Flashback Friday: Ever wonder how much electricity your penis can take?

We know what you're thinking, and no, this study is not merely the hobby of some perv scientist -- it actually has some health relevance. Apparently, electrosurgery of the penis is not uncommon. But how much electricity is too much? Well, three researchers volunteered their penises to find out. Ouch!Determination of Human Penile Electrical Resistance and Implication on Safety for Electrosurgery of Penis. “Electrosurgery has been a surgical application since the late 19th century. Although many urologists take this daily application for granted, the effects of electrical treatment on penile nerves and vessels have not been well documented. Aim. To investigate the electrical characteristics of the penis and erectile tissues and to discover the potential hazards of electrosurgery on the penis. Methods. Measurement of the electrical characteristics of three human penises in order to create models to analyze the effect of electricity on penile nerves and vessels. Main Outcome Measures. ...