PHYSICAL WELLNESS

the reproductive + urinary tract

the penis

The penis is the external male reproductive organ and also part of the urinary system. It delivers sperm during sexual activity and serves as the passage for urine from the bladder to exit the body.Acts as the passage for menstrual flow

  • Delivers sperm to the female reproductive tract during sexual activity

  • Provides a channel for urine to exit the body from the bladder

  • Enables sexual pleasure and arousal through sensitive tissues and blood flow

  • Supports reproductive function through erection, ejaculation, and semen delivery

PENIS BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for vagina-related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Glans - The sensitive tip of the penis, often called the “head”

Foreskin / Prepuce - Fold of skin covering the glans in uncircumcised males

Shaft - The main body of the penis

Urethra - Tube inside the penis carrying urine and semen

Erection - When blood fills erectile tissue, causing the penis to become firm and upright

Ejaculation - Release of semen containing sperm through the urethra

Corpus Cavernosum & Corpus Spongiosum - Erectile tissues that fill with blood during arousal

WHAT THE PENIS WORKS WITH

THE PENIS + OTHER SYSTEMS

  • Testes → Provide sperm that travel through the penis during ejaculation

  • Epididymis & Vas Deferens → Transport sperm from testes to urethra

  • Urethra → Dual-purpose tube carrying urine and semen through the penis

  • Prostate & Seminal Vesicles → Add fluids to sperm to form semen

  • Blood Vessels → Fill the erectile tissue to allow erections for sexual function

  • Nervous System → Signals arousal, erection, and ejaculation

A HealthY PENIS…

A healthy penis supports urinary, reproductive, and sexual function. Tips to maintain penile health:

  • Circulation & blood flow → Regular exercise and cardiovascular health support erections

  • Hygiene → Cleanliness, especially under foreskin, helps prevent infections

  • Safe sexual practices → Protection and STI screening maintain reproductive health

  • Hormone balance → Proper testosterone levels support sperm production and sexual function

  • Monitoring changes → Seek medical advice for unusual lumps, pain, or changes in urinary or sexual function