2025-03-27

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Are penises as big of a deal as we think they are? In this episode of Crash Course Sex Ed, we break down the history, myths, and assumptions we’ve made about penises, from the “right” size to circumcision, and from erections to blue balls.

Introduction: Penises as Symbols 00:00

The Cultural History of Penises 0:34

The Anatomy of the Penis 2:41

Erections, Fractures, & Blue Balls 3:47

What's Normal? 6:03

Circumcision 7:59

Review & Credits 9:21

Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d7cG1ZMhBTROD2ZiMGiDwFwklPJAFgtip1RPkYVNvkg/edit?usp=sharing

Read more about these topics here:

Planned Parenthood - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/sexual-and-reproductive-anatomy/what-are-parts-male-sexual-anatomy

Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/9117-male-reproductive-system

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