Doctor warns of rise in bizarre 'winter penis' which causes organ to shrink by up to 50 per cent - here's how to avoid it READ MORE: Social media users reveal sexual fantasies they've actually lived out By JOHN ELY DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 13:12 GMT, 17 November 2024 | Updated: 13:13 GMT, 17 November 2024 e-mail View comments Doctors have warned British men that they may be about to suffer difficulties in the bedroom, due to a weather-related affliction known as 'winter penis'. The phenomenon describes how male genitals shrink when the temperature drops, as a result of restricted blood flow to the area. Not only does this lead to a size reduction of up to 50 per cent, the reduced blood flow to the area can make it more challenging for a man to maintain an erection.
Dr Donald Grant, a GP and senior clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, explained that the problem happens because the body 'prioritises blood flow to more important parts of the body' in the cold, such as internal organs. While most men who experience 'winter penis' will find it only occurs briefly and occasionally, it can be far worse for those with underlying erectile dysfunction (ED). Some 4.
3 million men in the UK are thought to suffer with erectile dysfunction, according to The Urology Foundation. 'Men who already suffer from ED could find their condition more difficult to manage, when weather begins to deteriorate,' said Dr Grant. Dr Grant said winter penis is a perfectly natural.
