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Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?

Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?

Jesse Bering

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The body is absurd: Bookforum reviews Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?

“The body is absurd. The sounds, smells, textures, impulses, tics, blemishes, engorgements, excretions of our organs—these make up the outrageous conditions of our animal existence, from infancy to old age. We suffer the daily indignities, surprises, and wonders of the flesh because we are stuck with this imperfect vessel. No wonder we make so many dick jokes.” —Rose Lichter-Mark, Bookforum

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