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Is it normal to get an erection during an exam? i am in my mid 30s and this still happens. i had a dermatologist exam with an elderly doctor (not sexual) but still became fairly erect when she was looking/touching down there?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yup: That is very normal. The stimulation from being touched can cause an erection even if the situation is not in anyway sensual. I used to be a physician for a submarine squadron with all male patients- that was not an uncommon occurrence.

Answered 11/4/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal to get an erection during an exam? i am in my mid 30s and this still happens. i had a dermatologist exam with an elderly doctor (not sexual) but still became fairly erect when she was looking/touching down there?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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