From Men's Health · Cassie Shortsleeve · · 1m 10s
Buried Penis: How Aging and Obesity Cause Hidden Penile Length
Urologists explain why men's penises can appear shorter as they age due to obesity and tissue changes.
In brief
Urologists explain why men's penises can appear shorter as they age due to obesity and tissue changes. Obesity causes buried penis, where the penis is hidden under fat tissue, affecting urination and self-esteem. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Quick answers
- What Is a Buried Penis?
- A buried penis means the penis is hidden under fat tissue, not physically shorter.
- Why Does It Happen?
- Low abdominal tissue surrounding the penis causes it to be hidden, especially with aging.
- What is the key takeaway from Buried Penis: How Aging and Obesity Cause Hidden Penile Length?
- Obesity causes buried penis, where the penis is hidden under fat tissue, affecting urination and self-esteem.
What Is a Buried Penis?
A buried penis means the penis is hidden under fat tissue, not physically shorter.
“There is an opening where the penis would normally hang, and the head is usually flush with skin, but there’s no shaft outside of the body.”
Why Does It Happen?
Low abdominal tissue surrounding the penis causes it to be hidden, especially with aging.
“Essentially, your penis is still its regular size, but it doesn’t extend outside the body.”
Most Common Cause
Obesity is the primary cause, with 1 in 7 people worldwide living with obesity.
“The World Health Organization reported that 1 in 7 people is living with obesity.”
Other Causes
Surgical mishaps, genital lymphedema, hidradenitis suppurativa, and radical prostatectomy can also cause buried penis.
“Another cause can be 'any surgery on your penis' that’s gone wrong.”
Impact on Daily Life
Buried penis affects urination, hygiene, and sexual health, causing dribbling and incontinence.
“These men can’t have sex or sex is very difficult.”
Mental Health Effects
Men with buried penis often experience depression and self-esteem issues due to masculinity associations.
“Most men associate their penis with their masculinity, and they associate fertility with masculinity.”
Treatment Options
Losing weight helps, but surgery may be needed for severe cases to reposition the penis.
“That allows the penis to come outside of the body.”
When to Seek Help
Consult a doctor if urinary, hygiene, or sexual health issues arise from buried penis.
“It's also crucial to see a doctor if you’re having urinary, hygiene, or sexual health issues.”
The one thing
Obesity causes buried penis, where the penis is hidden under fat tissue, affecting urination and self-esteem.
