Why does this happen to my penis?

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Hey everyone. I have noticed that sometimes when my erection feels 'tighter' my penis measures less as opposed to when the erection dosen't feel tight and my penis measures more. When the erection is tight my penis feels/looks/is smaller, measures less and when it is not tight it feels/looks/is bigger, measures more. Any ideas why does this happen to my penis? Thanks in advance.
 

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ok so, this is counter intuitive, but the penis is a strange organ.

When it's soft, it's actually actively constricting itself. When you get erect, the soft tissue relaxes, and this allows bloodflow to enter the penis, fill it up, and you become erect.

basically, for whatever reason, the soft tissue isn't relaxing completely. So it's still partially constricted. Usually, this type is caused by your own head. You aren't as turned on or relaxed, or your nervous, or subconsciously worried about other issues, causing you (and your penis) to be more tense. Not getting fully erect could also be caused by over indulgence in porn and/or masturbation.
 
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Your penis is partially made up of smooth muscle tissue which like skeletal muscles, can relax and contract.
Heat relaxes the smooth muscle and allows you to reach your maximum size. Cold temperatures will usually cause the smooth muscle to contract and feel tighter even when you get erect.

It's probably a natural safety mechanism to stop your dick from falling off in winter from frostbite, the smooth muscle contracts and your dick and balls are pulled into the body to keep them warm.

I find that drinking coffee causes the tighter erections because it is a vasoconstrictor - it reduces the blood flow which reduces your cock's temperature.
 

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Your penis is partially made up of smooth muscle tissue which like skeletal muscles, can relax and contract.
Heat relaxes the smooth muscle and allows you to reach your maximum size. Cold temperatures will usually cause the smooth muscle to contract and feel tighter even when you get erect.

It's probably a natural safety mechanism to stop your dick from falling off in winter from frostbite, the smooth muscle contracts and your dick and balls are pulled into the body to keep them warm.

I find that drinking coffee causes the tighter erections because it is a vasoconstrictor - it reduces the blood flow which reduces your cock's temperature.