{"id":23804,"date":"2019-06-11T00:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T00:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=23804"},"modified":"2024-08-15T06:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T04:21:09","slug":"erection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/erection\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get (And Keep) An Erection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This article was scientifically fact-checked by <a href=\"#draudit\">Social Psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK, surely your immediate thoughts are, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWho doesn\u2019t know what an erection is?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And that\u2019s a fair assessment. But do you, really? In actuality, there\u2019s a whole lot more than what meets the eye when it comes to getting hard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, sit back and relax, because you\u2019re in for quite the anatomy lesson. Find out some things that may just make you say, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cooh!\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201caah!\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it comes to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">man\u2019s pocket rocket<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you\u2019ll find the answers to the intriguing questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an erection?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does a man get an erection?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How big is the average erection?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does the average erection last (and how long is<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often does the average man get an erection?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the deal with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re also in store for quite a few interesting, and rather surprising, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/penis-facts-that-urologists-want-you-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts about erections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! What an adventure!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an Erection?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a technical sense, an erection is when chemical messages are sent to the blood vessels in the penis. The arteries then relax, while the veins constrict. This allows a rush of blood to flow to, and stay inside, the penis &#8211; making it hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does a Man Get an Erection?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a man is sexually excited! And because every single person is different, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/men-vs-women-why-and-how-do-we-experience-sexual-arousal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual arousal can occur for many different reasons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026 a smell, a taste, an image or video, a touch, and or a thought. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when the arousal kicks in, the brain gets all fired up, ready to do the groundwork involved with getting an erection. A true whole-body experience, indeed!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Big is the Average Erection?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penis and erection size has already been discussed, at length, in a previous article (you can find it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/micropenis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But if it\u2019s a TLDR situation, the average size of an erection is 12.9 cm (5.1 inches). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, you\u2019ll be glad to know that most women prefer an average-sized penis as opposed to a massive one. So, if you\u2019re average, or even smaller than average, you don\u2019t need to curse the Gods of puberty. In fact, you can count your lucky stars. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun fact: did you know that it takes approximately four shot glass-sizes of blood (around 130 ml) to stay hard? Also, blood flows into the penis at a speed of 30 cm per second!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check this out:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/can-make-penis-bigger\/\">Can You Make Your Penis Bigger?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long can the Average Man Stay Erect? And How Long is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Long?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the point when the penis is at its most erect, the average duration is around 30 to 45 minutes. And while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/male-multiple-orgasms-possible\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many men wish they could surpass this amount of time after orgasm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s physically almost always impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun fact: Did you know that the wait time \u2018between rounds\u2019 changes depending on a man\u2019s age? For young lads, a cool down period of even five minutes could suffice. But as forty rolls around, you may need a couple of hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, how long is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> long when it comes to maintaining an erection? Four hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s even a name for those who experience prolonged erections, that is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Priapism\">priapism<\/a>. This condition is not very common, but can be an issue for men who have a blood disorder such as sickle cell anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During priapism, the tissue inside the penis starts to lack oxygen, which then causes some tissue to die. This is not an ideal situation, so anything longer than four hours should definitely be treated by a professional. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun fact: this condition is most common in men in their 30\u2019s. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Does the Average Man Get an Erection?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the span of one day (24 hours), the average man will find themselves with around 10 to 20 erections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average amount during the day is 11, while several more (around 3-5) are experienced at night, aka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-causes-morning-wood\/\">morning wood<\/a>. But not all of these erections are sexually-induced. Sometimes, a man can gain an erection out of nervousness, anger, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/make-sure-stress-doesnt-doom-bedroom\/\">stress<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conjunction with feeling anxious, angry or stressed, men who have an enlarged prostate, do drugs recreationally, or feel an urgent need to urinate, may also experience non-sexual erections. These are known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201creflex erections\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the Deal with Erectile Dysfunction?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-what-to-do-and-not-do-if-youre-experiencing-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile Dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ED) is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/dont-suffer-silence-5-common-sexual-problems-men\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common sexual problem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discussed with doctors, and is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/dealing-with-a-partners-impotency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inability to achieve or maintain an erection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Physically, there is difficulty when it comes to blood reaching the penis and or staying inside the penis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED is most commonly found in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/senior-sex-frisky-fifties-sensual-sixties-beyond\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">older men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes and heart problems. But it\u2019s equally possible for younger men to experience ED, especially if they are living with psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, and or sexual fear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So while ED is a thing, it\u2019s comforting to know that, with certain treatment and or lifestyle changes, the condition can change for the better or be cured.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bet You Didn\u2019t Know These Surprising Erection Facts!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>An erect penis can break:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This happens when the blood vessels inside the penis burst. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is followed by a cracking sound, swelling and intense pain. Interestingly, it was found that this condition mostly happens when a man\u2019s partner is on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A male fetus can experience an erection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While in the womb, a male fetus at around 16 weeks, can begin getting erections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is actually normal, and simply proves that the fetus\u2019s nervous system is in great working order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shorter penises could equal bigger erections: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s an expression about being a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cgrower or a show-er,\u201d<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and it\u2019s actually entirely accurate. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.apa.org\/apa\/idm\/login.seam?ERIGHTS_TARGET=http%3A%2F%2Fpsycnet.apa.org%2Frecord%2F1989-11070-001&amp;AUTHENTICATION_REQUIRED=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was found that men with small flaccid penises could grow in size up to 86 percent when erect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, a man could have a seemingly small penis when not erect but could surprise the heck out of his partner once sexually aroused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>An erection isn\u2019t necessary for a male to orgasm:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/hot-spots-erogenous-zones-men\/\">erotic situation such as massaging, kissing, fondling, and or oral sex<\/a>, an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orgasm is possible sans an erection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, they can be experienced as normal, if not even more intense, than if an erection was present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Men experience erections during their sleep: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no rest for the wicked. So when a man is peacefully asleep, three to five erections are of normal practice, with each lasting up to 30 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common sleep-time erection is the one when he wakes up (morning wood, morning glory, so on and so forth).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing an erection during the night isn\u2019t necessarily a sign of sexual arousal though, and is actually an indication of good health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ejaculation is spine-chilling: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the brain plays a big role in being sexually aroused, it\u2019s actually the spine that\u2019s responsible for ejaculation. More specifically, a region called the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cspinal ejaculation generator<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is this part of the body that sends signals to the brain, causing emission and expulsion (ie ejaculation).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Oral sex equals bigger erections:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 2013 study conducted at Indiana University revealed that men actually achieved larger erections from oral sex as opposed to getting the job done themselves by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Less masturbation equals bigger erections:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sex therapist, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iankerner.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ian Kerner,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that when masturbation is done less frequently, the amount of blood that flows into the penis during an erection is higher, causing them to appear fuller and bigger. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it! The ins and outs of getting, and keeping, an erection. Did you learn anything new today? You\u2019re welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"draudit\"><div class=\"cb-divider clearfix\"><span class=\"cb-title\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Facts checked by:<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Dr. Justin Lehmiller<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31541 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/justin-lehmiller-e1601878072885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"228\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He is an award-winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years. Dr. Lehmiller has published more than 50 academic works, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality that is used in college classrooms around the world. He helps people maintain healthy intimate lives through science-based, sex-positive education via his Sex and Psychology blog, workshops, and frequent media appearances.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehmiller.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=r3pNkRoAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Academic<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/justinjlehmiller\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justinlehmiller?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was scientifically fact-checked by Social Psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller. OK, surely your immediate thoughts are, \u201cWho doesn\u2019t know what an erection is?\u201d And that\u2019s a fair assessment. But do you, really? In actuality, there\u2019s a whole lot more than what meets the eye when it comes to getting hard. So, sit back and relax, because you\u2019re in for quite the anatomy lesson. Find out some things that may just make you say, \u201cooh!\u201d and \u201caah!\u201d when it comes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":23805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[909,665],"coauthors":[948],"class_list":["post-23804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-tips-advice","tag-fact-checked-by-doctor","tag-penis"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What\u2019s an Erection? And What\u2019s Considered a \u2018Normal\u2019 Erection?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A comprehensive guide on everything you want to know about erections. 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