SUMMER offers many health benefits - improved mental wellbeing, the opportunity to be more physically active as you can spend more time outside, and better sleep. But some men list another pro that warmer weather can bring, and it’s a phenomenon known as ‘ summer penis ’. 1 'Summer penis' is something many men have noticed and talked about during warmer months Credit: Alamy As the heat rises, they believe it has a flattering effect on their length and girth down below.
But is it actually a thing? Dr Chun Tang, GP at private healthcare clinic Pall Mall Medical , weighed in. He said: “So ‘summer penis’ is a term people use to describe when a male's penis seems a bit bigger or fuller during hot weather. “It’s not an official medical thing, just something people have noticed and talked about.
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“Because of the increased blood flow, it might feel a bit softer or more relaxed th.