4 manifestations of male genital aging

　　1. The appearance of the penis has changed

　　Elvarado, United States Hospital Dr. Irving Goldstein, director of the Department of Sexual Medicine, introduced, male By your forties, the glans will gradually lose its purplish-red color, mainly due to reduced blood flow. As androgen levels decline, the pubic hair on the penis will become thinner and thinner, gradually returning to the hairless state before puberty.

　　2. Size “shrinks””

　　It is common for men to gain weight as they age. Experts say: “In some cases, belly fat can bury the penis.

　　The length and thickness of the penis will also change slightly. If a European and American man's erect penis is 15 centimeters long when he is in his 30s, then when he is 60 or 70 years old, it may only be about 12 centimeters. ”

　　There are many reasons for the shrinkage of the penis. For example, the slow deposition of fatty substances (plaques) in the small arteries of the penis can hinder the flow of blood to tissues and organs. This is the same process as atherosclerosis, which is known to block the coronary arteries and cause heart attacks.

　　At the same time, the continuous deposition of elastin in the elastic fiber sheath will also reduce the space for blood perfusion during erection.

　　3. The penis is more “curved”

　　If scars accumulate unevenly, the penis may become more and more curved. This is called Peyronie's disease, which is most common in middle-aged people. It can cause pain during erection and difficulty in sexual intercourse, so patients should actively seek medical treatment.

　　4. Penis is not sensitive

　　Many studies show that the penis becomes less sensitive over time, which can affect erections and delay orgasm.