Penis

The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus (plural phalli) is the external male copulatory organ of some animals, and, in mammals, the external male organ of urination.

Cultural aspects involving penises

Uses of animal penises

• Culinary, e.g. in Chinese gastronomy
• Magical and therapeutic, in medicine and/or superstition, especially as an aphrodisiac or even cure against impotence
• Also used for dog toys, such as the bull pizzle

Uses of human penises in cultural traditions

• Esthetical, e.g. Body modification
• For the symbolic and artistic use, see under phallus
• In humor, e.g. in scatology - considered indecent or completely taboo in various cultures