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20+ Things You Didn't Know About Penises - But Should!

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Stacey Stapleton on Dec 4, 2010 at 11:38AM

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20+ Things You Didn't Know About Penises - But Should!

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Yes, You Can Break That Boner

It may sound like a scene from Saw, but trust us, penile rupture is very real. It tends to happen mostly during vigorous sex, but overly enthusiastic solo action can also be to blame. Most guys who’ve experienced the unthinkable, report hearing a popping noise, followed by excruciating pain. And as profoundly humiliating as it may be, a trip to the ER is in order, since an untreated fracture can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction (ED).