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I've a prominent blue vein running the entire length of my penis. it is 3mm thick and can be felt through my skin, esp. when erect. is this a problem?
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Normal male anatomy: This is absolutely normal. There is no reason to worry.
Answered 7/21/2013
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Have a thin vein in my penis that is about 4 inches long and it has hardened. It feels like a guitar string under the skin, even when flaccid or erect. When I stretch the skin out the vein looks white it does not appear to have blood. No pain, noSTDs?
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Half the bottom of my penis head is blue what can I do about i think its not a vein what else can it be? Should i be worried?
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