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why and how does a penis "shrink" in the cold?

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why and how does a penis "shrink" in the cold?
« on: 29/06/2008 22:06:16 »
If you stood outside naked, or even laid in the bath, your penis may shrink. Why, how and for what reason?
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    « Reply #1 on: 29/06/2008 22:10:52 »
    Perhaps blood is required in your body core to keep your vital organs warm. As blood is the thindg that bulks up a penis, the colder it gets the more the blood is sent elsewhere.
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