Timepiece: 5 things that will make your peni$ shrink in size (men's health)

Here are 5 unhealthy practices that will contribute to the decline in the size and attribute of your penis.

ts might be making things even worse and causing your junk to shrink in size.

Here are five main things that causes your penis to be smaller.

1. Lack of usage

To keep your penis in shape, it is important to exercise it. This means making sure you have an erection on a daily basis. Thankfully, biology has your back as most men get an erections at some time between night and morning. The more often you get erect, the less likely you will be to lose penis length.

2. Over-ma sturbation

3. Over indulgence in alcohol

Consuming too much alcohol is not only bad for your liver but for your penis's health. A man's ability to get an erection is hindered by drinking high doses of alcohol. The lack of fluids associated with drinking causes less blood volume and a rise in angiotensin - the hormone associated with erectile dysfunction.

4. Smoking

It is a known fact that smoking cigarettes contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. Cigarettes clog the heart's arteries, including those that fill the penis with blood during erections. The toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke can damage blood vessels that may lead to erectile dysfunction which can also damage the penile tissues.

5. Too much unhealthy foods

Eating too much unhealthy foods like fast-food, combined with being overweight has played the biggest role on penis size. Stock yourself with healthy food to prevent obesity as increase in weight and waist-line can cause your penis to shrink.