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Are erections while standing up harder to maintain than lying down? if so why is that?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I am not sure if this is a fact.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/24/2022

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That is not true. Same kind of erections occur in any position in normal people.

Answered 12/23/2022

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