A classic example of things you don’t want to know, but by the time you realize you don’t want to know, it’s too late because you already know. I know this is the way the Straight Dope rolls, but seriously… this makes my nether regions feel mighty uncomfortable every time I think about it. And that’s saying a lot, because I’m far from being the squeamish type.
But I didn’t just come here to complain. Actually, the above can be completely disregarded because it’s utterly unimportant in the grand scheme of things. I just noticed two things lacking in this article.
1: What’s the estimated average force that needs to be applied before it breaks? Yes, I know it varies from person to person. But the first thing going through the mind of most people of the male gender upon reading this is “Sweet mother of all things holy, I hope that doesn’t happen to me”. Then he’ll think “Jeez, Cece, didja have to tell me?” And after a while, our hapless reader will think “I wonder how much force it takes for this unspeakable tragedy to take place”.
2: Can it happen while only partially erect? More a matter of curiosity than actual need to know, but still.