What does the term "phallus" refer to?
Q: What does the term "phallus" refer to?
A: The term "phallus" refers to an erect penis, a penis-shaped object such as a dildo, or a mimetic image of an erect penis.
Q: Can any object that symbolically resembles a penis also be referred to as a phallus?
A: Yes, any object that symbolically resembles a penis can be referred to as a phallus, or as being phallic such as a phallic symbol.
Q: What do the symbols of the phallus represent?
A: The symbols of the phallus represent the fertility associated with the male sexual organ and the male orgasm.
Q: Is the phallus only associated with the male sexual organ?
A: Yes, the phallus is only associated with the male sexual organ.
Q: Why do some people use phallic symbols?
A: Some people use phallic symbols to evoke a sense of power, fertility, or sexuality.
Q: Are there any other terms that are commonly used to describe a penis-shaped object?
A: Dildo is another commonly used term to describe a penis-shaped object.
Q: References to the phallus are typically associated with which gender?
A: References to the phallus are typically associated with men or masculinity.
