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I'm 16, when in exams and other stressful times i get an erection. how common is this?

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At your: Age it is very common to have an erection at stressful times, and it is often embarrassing. After a while it stops happening, but for now you just have to live with it.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2023

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