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The penis evolved to be noticed – but the artful fig leaf has hidden it for centuries

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Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection, Kraków/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYA new evolutionary study has found human penises are large compared with other primates: for two reasons. The first is reproduction. The second is that size works as a signal, attracting potential mates and intimidating rivals. In evolutionary terms, the penis is big because it is meant to be noticed. That finding lands awkwardly in a world that has spent centuries hiding…

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A study published in PLOS Biology revealed that before the invention of clothing, the size of paint was disputed among human beings. According to the analysis, men evaluated the ability to fight and attract rivals to women, partly based on genetics. The research used 343 male figures generated by computers, which varied in size, height and shape of the body. The experimental tests consisted of assessing how these characteristics influenced the p…

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CNN Brasil broke the news in Brazil on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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