As gay men, we usually pride ourselves on having a deep intimate knowledge about the male body. Being men logically holds that we'd know a thing or two about the ins and outs of our own physiology, right? The thing is, though, men are notoriously bad about dealing with basic health needs and a lot of what we assume to be true about our bodies is based on false assumptions.
Take morning wood, for example. Most guys would be quick to attribute their early morning erections to pressure from a heavy bladder. According to a number of doctors that Buzzfeed consulted for this handy video, however, the real reason we wake up a little stiffer than usual is much more complicated.
Find out the origin of morning wood and four other “Things Men Should Know About Their Bodies” AFTER THE JUMP…
