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{{Otheruses4|the male sex organ|the symbol of the erect penis|phallus}}
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'''Sonic CulT''' was a Sonic the Hedgehog fansite created by [[PACHUKA]] in February of 1999. Inspired by the discovery of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|first known prototype]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', Simon Wai's [[The Sonic 2 Beta Page|Sonic 2 Beta Page]], and other websites in the "Sonic secrets" community,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040812123413/http://www.sonic-cult.org/articles/about/}} Sonic CulT eventually became one of the largest repositories of information regarding the ''Sonic'' game franchise. It primarily focused on unused content and early prototypes, though other general game information and opinion pieces were also hosted there.
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The '''penis''' (plural ''penises'', ''penes'') is an external [[male]] [[sex organ|sexual organ]]. The penis is the male [[reproductive]] organ and for [[mammal]]s additionally serves as the external male organ of [[urination]].
 
  
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==Structure==
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The site would be run by [[User:Sazpaimon|Sazpaimon]] from August 2004{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823134851/http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=222}} until updates ceased in 2012. The site closed in April 2018.
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[[image:male anatomy.png|thumb|right|Illustration of the anatomy of the human male genitalia.]]
 
  
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The human penis is made up of three columns of erectile [[biological tissue|tissue]]:
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==History==
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In February of 1999, the earliest form of Sonic CulT was uploaded on the free webhosting service Tripod.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19990219152607/http://members.tripod.com/pasofami/}} The site featured a smattering of information related to the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series of games, including prototype information, cheat codes, and save states for the [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive]] emulator [[sega:Genecyst|Genecyst]]. Shortly after, this page was made part of a larger emulation website called EmuCult, created by PACHUKA and goomba. The "Sonic CulT" section would be resurrected after the closing of EmuCult: first on the site CultChyldren, then as its own standalone Sonic fansite.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20040811121309/http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=221}} The goal of Sonic CulT was to be the "number one compiled source of Sonic research." Originally gathering information from sites such as [[Sonic the Hedgehog Area 51]] and Tom's Hacking Station,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040812123413/http://www.sonic-cult.org/articles/about/}} the site focused on cataloging existing prototypes from the ''Sonic'' series, unreleased content, and unlicensed games. Eventually, the website would feature content not sourced from other, similar sites. Early unique content included interviews with the producer of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]'', [[sega:Mike Wallis|Mike Wallis]], and voice actor [[Ryan Drummond]].{{intref|Interview: Mike Wallis (2002-06) by Pachuka}}{{intref|Ryan Drummond interview by Pachuka}}
  
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*the two [[Corpus cavernosum penis|corpora cavernosa]] (singular: ''corpus cavernosum'') and
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In 2002, the website moved to its own dedicated domain, sonic-cult.org. That same year, PACHUKA was hired on as a game tester for a six month stint at [[sega:Sega of America|Sega of America]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040812123413/http://www.sonic-cult.org/articles/about/}} Among the games he worked on were ''[[sega:Sega Smash Pack|Sega Smash Pack]]'' for the [[sega:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]] and ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for the [[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]]. His work on the latter gave him opportunity to record early footage of the collection, which he would later share on his website. Of note was evidence that ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' was intended for the final release, but was removed for emulation reasons.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20030410065154/http://sonic-cult.org/smc/soniccd.html}}{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725103316/http://sonic-cult.org/dispart.php?catid=3&gameid=10&subid=1&artid=5}} It was also the first site to release the ROM for ''[[Sonic Eraser]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240512080816/https://sonichq.net/article/news/sonic-eraser/}}
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*one [[corpus spongiosum]]
 
  
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The corpus spongiosum lies on the underside (known also as the [[anatomical position|ventral side]]) of the penis; the two corpora cavernosa lie next to each other on the upper side ([[anatomical position|dorsal side]]).
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[[Image:Peace1wylb4.png|thumb|right|An image created at the height of one of the many inter-community conflicts Sonic CulT found itself in.]]
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Before the release of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', Sonic CulT leaked the twelve CG renders of the playable cast, as well as unfinished FMV footage from all four playable campaigns.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240512081448/https://groups.google.com/g/alt.fan.sonic-hedgehog/c/_oYJwZHLMq0/m/z9HE21nPBWgJ}} This content, originally acquired by Solly of the website Dream Avenue,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240512081508/https://sonichq.net/article/news/insane-amounts-of-new-sonic-heroes-infopics/}} was not meant to be shared with the public before the game's release, and was published without consulting her.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240513035908/https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/page-3}}
  
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The end of the corpus spongiosum is enlarged and bulbous-shaped and forms the [[glans penis]]. The glans supports the [[foreskin]] or prepuce, a loose fold of skin that in adults can retract to expose the glans. The area on the underside of the penis, where the foreskin is attached, is called the [[frenum]] (or frenulum).
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During its height, Sonic CulT was seen by some as a polarizing, if not controversial, website.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180526120014/https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/}} The site featured a disclaimer that it was for "mature audiences only,"{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20060103173551/http://www.sonic-cult.org/}} and contained strong language, adult content, and crude humor. The original owner of the site, PACHUKA, would often get into conflicts with other members of the community in public settings, antagonizing them further by addressing these issues on the main page of the website.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240512083046/https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/page-2}} Other staff members would also post on the main feed of the site, targeting individuals in over-the-top manners. The original owner would also purposely forgo crediting the work of others when making updates,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040812123413/http://www.sonic-cult.org/articles/about/}} resulting in  further controversy.
  
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The [[urethra]], which is the last part of the [[urinary tract]], traverses the corpus spongiosum and its opening, known as the [[meatus]], lies on the tip of the glans penis. It is both a passage for [[urine]] and for the [[ejaculation]] of [[semen]]. [[Sperm]] is produced in the [[testes]] and stored in the attached [[epididymis]]. During ejaculation, sperm are propelled up the [[vas deferens]], two ducts that pass over and behind the bladder. Fluids are added by the [[seminal vesicle]]s and the vas deferens turns into the [[ejaculatory duct]]s which join the urethra inside the [[prostate gland]]. The prostate as well as the [[bulbourethral gland]]s add further secretions, and the semen is expelled through the penis.
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The site was briefly offline in early 2004 to allow a redesign. Former co-admin of EmuCult, goomba, created a new Content Management System called "Greenegg."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040611193712/http://www.green-egg.net/}} This dynamic software allowed for ease of organization and updating which the previous static HTML pages did not provide. On July 26, 2004, PACHUKA announced he was selling Sonic CulT.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20040810055031/http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=219}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20040809210434/http://www.sonic-cult.org/sale.html}} The site would be purchased by member Tigress, with assistance from other members of the community. It was decided that Sazpaimon would become administrator of the site,{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823134851/http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=222}} with [[User:InsaneSonikkuFan|InsaneSonikkuFan]] serving as co-admin. PACHUKA continued to offer hosting during this transitionary period, briefly becoming the face of the site once more in December of 2004.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050128165442/http://tssznews.com/}}
  
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The [[Perineal raphe|raphe]] is the visible ridge between the [[lateral]] halves of the penis, found on the ventral or underside of the penis, running from the meatus (opening of the urethra) across the scrotum to the [[perineum]] (area between scrotum and anus).
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In January of 2005, PACHUKA was arrested,{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20050312203130/http://www.tssznews.com/story.php?subaction=showfull&id=1104957921&archive=&start_from=&ucat=5&}} leaving the admins unable to access the domain. The site would soon be taken down by the webhost. On February 3 2005,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050210012918/http://sonic-cult.net/index2.php}} the site returned at the domain sonic-cult.net, which was purchased by Tigress. Sazpaimon and InsaneSonikkuFan would reassume co-admin duties for the site. On June 1, 2005, Sazpaimon would announce the opening of a spin-off site, X-Cult, a video game research community covering unreleased content and early prototypes outside of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. The two sites, while featuring different content, would share a single news feed.  
  
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The human penis differs from those of some other mammals. It has no [[baculum]], or '''erectile bone'''; instead it relies entirely on engorgement with blood to reach its erect state. It cannot be withdrawn into the groin, and is larger than average in the animal kingdom in proportion to body mass.
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On November 22, 2005, the sonic-cult.org domain would be recovered,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20051128025106/http://www.sonic-cult.org/index2.php}} Sazpaimon able to gain access to PACHUKA's domain administrator account. The site would continue to be run by Sazpaimon, and feature new updates to its information database. Among these updates was new information on the development of ''Sonic X-treme'', provided by [[User:Hxc|hxc]]{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909134739/http://www.sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=97}} and [[User:Biggestsonicfan|Biggestsonicfan]].
  
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==Linguistics==
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On February 22, 2009, it was announced that Sonic CulT would cease being updated, focus shifting exclusively to X-Cult. Soon after, a permanent statement would be at the top of the main page, stating that "This site remains as a tribute to all of those people who came and went over the years, helping us have a better understanding of a series we enjoyed."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090721185444/http://www.sonic-cult.org:80/index2.php}} The news feed on the main page would continue to show updates from X-Cult until 2012, when it was replaced with a YouTube video created by PACHUKA.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20120717105106/http://sonic-cult.org/index2.php}} This embed would remain even after the video was removed from YouTube.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180407062332/http://www.sonic-cult.org/index2.php}}
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===Etymology===
 
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The word "penis" was taken from [[Latin]] and originally meant "[[tail]]." Some derive that from [[Proto-Indo-European language|Indo-European]] ''*pesnis'', and the Greek word πεος = "penis" from Indo-European ''*pesos''.
 
  
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The Latin word ''"[[phallus]]"'' (from [[Greek language|Greek]] φαλλος) is sometimes used to describe the penis, although "phallus" originally was used to describe ''images'', pictoral or carved, of the penis.[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=penis&searchmode=none]
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Sonic CulT, along with X-Cult and its related forums, would finally go offline on April 22, 2018. Having upgraded the php on the server the sites were hosted on, Sazpaimon found the aging site and forum code was no longer compatible. Instead of trying to retrofit the old code to work, it was decided to remove the site entirely.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180526120014/https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/}}
  
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===Slang===
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==Forums==
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As with nearly any aspect of the human body that is involved in sexual or [[excretory]] functions, there are many slang words for the penis. Many of these are noted in the [[Bathroom humor#Miscellaneous body parts, odours and medical ailments|bathroom humor]] article.
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[[Image:fake.png|thumb|right|The infamous "DUST HILL IS FAKE" avatar that PACHUKA used during one of many "flamewars" on a number of Sonic community forums.]]
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The Sonic CulT forums opened in 2002. Using the Ikonboard software, the message boards were only visible if one had a registered account. The original forums were shut down in May of 2003 during a period in which PACHUKA claimed he had no interest in running the main website. They were reopened a week later as "SCARD," which featured a subforum called "Community Forum." This new forum invited all users on the site to create polls and determine who would be allowed in unique forum groups such as "CulT Family," have moderator privileges, or even suggest who should be banned.
  
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"Penii" is sometimes facetiously or mistakenly used as a plural form of "penis" instead of "penes" or "penises," its correct form.
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This experiment did not last long, with the community opting for a more traditional forum experience. This third iteration of the forums was called "Sonic Cult Advance Research Zone," or simply SCARZ. Readers of the forum still needed to register, and were given posting privileges by first making a topic in the "Validating Forum."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20041124090514/http://forums.sonic-cult.org:80/}} Eventually, some subforums were made viewable to visitors of the site without needing an account.
  
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:''For [[slang]] terms for the "penis," see [[Wiktionary:WikiSaurus:penis|WikiSaurus:penis]] — the [[Wiktionary|WikiSaurus]] list of synonyms and slang words for the penis in many languages.''
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The forums had three main subforums:{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20060110234057/http://forums.sonic-cult.org:80/}}
  
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==Puberty==
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*'''General Discussion''', focusing on the Sonic the Hedgehog series
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When a boy enters [[puberty]], after the [[testicles]] begin to develop, the penis begins to enlarge, alongside the rest of the genitals. The penis grows longer until about the age of 18, but growth in width begins at roughly the age of 13. During the process, [[pubic hair]] grows above and around the penis.
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*'''X-Cult''', focusing on gaming research outside the Sonic series
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*'''Hacking Forum''', focusing on ROM disassembles, game mods, and ROM hacks
  
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==Sexual homology==
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There were also a number of "off topic" subforums, some of which were viewable only to registered members or those part of specific member groups.
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{{main|List of homologues of the human reproductive system|l1=Sexual homology}}
 
  
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In short, this is a known list of sex organs that evolve from the same tissue in a human life.
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The "SCARZ" moniker was retired in January of 2006{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20060110234057/http://forums.sonic-cult.org:80/}}. In March of 2008, the forums were relocated to the X-Cult domain. Though initially containing the same forum structure{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080304154515/http://forums.x-cult.org:80/}}, the Sonic-focused boards were quickly retired from public view.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080406121326/http://forums.x-cult.org:80/}} The forums would continue to exist long after both Sonic CulT and X-Cult were regularly updated, with some posting until the website's closure in 2018.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180328000055/http://forums.x-cult.org/}}
  
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The [[Glans penis|glans]] of the penis is [[homology (biology)|homologous]] to the [[clitoral glans]]; the corpora cavernosa are homologous to the body of the clitoris; the corpus spongiosum is homologous to the [[vestibular bulbs]] beneath the labia minora; the scrotum, homologous to the [[labia minora]] and [[labia majora]]; and the foreskin, homologous to the [[clitoral hood]]. The raphe does not exist in females, because there, the two halves are not connected.
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==CulTNET==
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[[Image:Cultnet.png|thumb|right|The logo of CulTNET.]]
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CulTNET is the name of the hosting service owned and operated by Sazpaimon. The service was officially introduced in April of 2005{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050518022556/http://www.sonic-cult.net:80/index2.php}} as a for-pay hosting service to help cover the costs of the main website. The first site hosted on the server was NiGHTSIntoDreams.com.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20050518022556/http://www.sonic-cult.net:80/index2.php}}. Eventually, a new server was purchased by a friend of Sazpaimon who allowed him to use it free of charge. For established sites within the Sonic community, CulTNET became a free hosting service. Eventually, Sazpaimon purchased his own server, moving the sites he hosted to a network run, maintained, and funded by him.
  
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==Erection==
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The websites hosted included:
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[[Image:Penis corrected.jpg|thumb|right|A human penis in both flaccid and fully erect states.]]
 
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An erection is the stiffening and rising of the penis, which occurs in the [[sexual arousal|sexually aroused]] male, though it can also happen in non-sexual situations. The primary physiological mechanism that brings about erection is the autonomic [[dilation]] of [[arteries]] supplying [[blood]] to the penis, which allows more blood to fill the three spongy erectile tissue chambers in the penis, causing it to lengthen and stiffen. The now-engorged erectile tissue presses against and constricts the veins that carry blood away from the penis. More blood enters than leaves the penis until an equilibrium is reached where an equal volume of blood flows into the dilated arteries and out of the constricted veins; a constant erectile size is achieved at this equilibrium.
 
  
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Erection facilitates [[sexual intercourse]] though it is not essential for various other [[sexual activities]]. Although many erect penises point upwards (see illustration), it is common and normal for the erect penis to point nearly vertically upwards or nearly vertically downwards or even horizontally straightforward, all depending on the tension of the suspensory [[ligament]] that holds it in position. Stiffness or erectile angle can vary.
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*[http://www.nightsintodreams.com NiGHTSIntoDreams.com]
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*X-Cult
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*[[Hacking CulT]]
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*[[Hidden Palace]]
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*[[The Sonic 2 Beta Page]]
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*[[The Sonic Center]]
  
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==Size==
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==Staff==
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{{main|Human penis size}}
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===Administrators===
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*[[PACHUKA]] (Founder, Former Administator)
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*[[User:Sazpaimon|Sazpaimon]] (Administrator)
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*[[User:InsaneSonikkuFan|InsaneSonikkuFan]] (Co-admin, 2004-2005)
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*Tigress (Co-admin, 2004-2005)
  
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As a general rule, an [[animal]]'s penis is proportional to its body size, but this varies greatly between [[species]] &mdash; even between closely related species. For example, an adult [[gorilla]]'s erect penis is about 4 [[Metre#SI multiples|cm]] (1.5 in) in length; an adult [[chimpanzee]], significantly smaller (in body size) than a gorilla, has a penis size about double that of the gorilla. In comparison, the [[human]] penis is larger than that of any other [[primate]], both in proportion to body size and in absolute terms.
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===Main===
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*Beta
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*Borisz
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*[[User:Cryomancer|Cryomancer]]
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*Dude
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*IUG
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*Terios
  
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While results vary across studies, the consensus is that the average human penis is approximately 12.7-15 cm (5-5.9 in) in length and 12.3 cm (4.85 in) in [[circumference]] when fully [[erection|erect]]. The [[arithmetic mean|average]] penis size is slightly larger than the [[median]] size. Most of these studies were performed on subjects of primarily European descent; worldwide averages may vary.
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===Art===
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*[[User:Purity|Becky the Hedgehog]]
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*Greg2k
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*Eric Wright
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*[[KojiChao]]
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*Nikki
  
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A research project, summarizing dozens of published studies conducted by physicians of different nationalities, shows that worldwide, erect-penis size averages vary between 9.6 cm (3.7 in) and 16 cm (6.2 in). It has been suggested that this difference is caused not only by [[genetics]], but also by environmental factors such as [[culture]], [[diet]], chemical/pollution exposure<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ehponline.org/members/2005/8100/8100.html | work = ehp | title = Size decrease in Male infants with prenatal phthalate exposure | accessdate = 2006-11-08 }}</ref>, etc.
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===Additional===
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*goomba (Site Design)
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As with any other bodily attribute, the length and girth of the penis can be highly variable between individuals of the same species. In many animals, especially [[mammal]]s, the size of a flaccid penis is much smaller than its erect size. In humans and some other species, flaccid vs. erect penis size varies greatly between individuals, such that penis size when flaccid is not a reliable predictor of size when erect.
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*[[User:drx|drx]] (Contributor)
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*[[User:Hxc|hxc]] (Contributor)
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Except for extreme cases at either end of the size spectrum, penis size does not correspond strongly to reproductive ability in almost any species.
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*[[User:RyogaMasaki|RyogaMasaki]] (Contributor)
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*SSUK (Contributor)
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==Normal variations==
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*CautionIAmBoozer ("Personal Security Ninja")
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[[Image:Uncircumcised_Penis.jpg|thumb]]
 
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[[Image:Circumsised_penis_-_Flacid_and_Erect_-_High_Res2.jpg|thumb|Uncircumcised penis (top) compared to a [[circumcised]] penis (bottom)]]
 
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Depending on temperature, a flaccid (not erect) penis of average size can withdraw almost completely within the body. During erection the penis will return to its normal (erect) size.
 
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*[[Hirsuties papillaris genitalis|Pearly penile papules]] are raised bumps of somewhat paler [[color]] around the base of the glans and are normal.
 
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*[[Fordyce's spot]]s are small, raised, yellowish-white spots 1-2 mm in diameter that may appear on the penis.
 
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*''Sebaceous prominences'' are raised bumps similar to Fordyce's spots on the shaft of the penis, located at the [[sebaceous gland]]s and are normal.
 
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*[[Phimosis]] is an inability to retract the foreskin fully, is harmless in infants and pre-pubescent males, occurring in about 8% of boys at age 10. According to the British Medical Association, treatment (steroid cream, manual stretching) does not need to be considered until age 19.
 
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*Curvature: few penises are completely straight with curves commonly seen in all directions (up, down, left, right). Sometimes the curve is very prominent but it rarely inhibits sexual intercourse. Curvature as great as 30º is considered normal and medical treatment is rarely considered unless the angle exceeds 45º. Changes to the curvature of a penis may be caused by [[Peyronie's disease]].
 
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==Disorders affecting the penis==
 
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[[Oedema]] (swelling) of the foreskin can result from sexual activity, including [[masturbation]].
 
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[[Paraphimosis]] is an inability to move the foreskin forward, over the glans. It can result from fluid trapped in a foreskin which is left retracted, perhaps following a medical procedure, or accumulation of fluid in the foreskin because of [[friction]] during vigorous sexual activity.
 
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In [[Peyronie's disease]], anomalous scar tissue grows in the soft tissue of the penis, causing curvature. Severe cases can benefit from surgical correction.
 
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A [[thrombosis]] can occur during periods of frequent and prolonged sexual activity, especially [[fellatio]]. It is usually harmless and self-corrects within a few weeks.
 
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Infection with the [[Herpes]] virus can occur after sexual contact with an infected carrier; this may lead to the development of herpes sores.
 
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[[Pudendal nerve entrapment]] is a condition characterized by pain on sitting and loss of penile (or clitoral) sensation and orgasm. Occasionally there is a total loss of sensation and orgasm. The [[pudendal nerve]] can be damaged by narrow hard bicycle seats and accidents.
 
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[[Penile fracture]] can occur if the erect penis is bent excessively. A popping or cracking sound and pain is normally associated with this event. Emergency medical assistance should be obtained. Prompt medical attention lowers likelihood of permanent penile curvature.
 
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In [[diabetes]], [[peripheral neuropathy]] can cause tingling in the penile skin and possibly reduced or completely absent sensation. The reduced sensations can lead to injuries for either partner and their absence can make it impossible to have sexual pleasure through stimulation of the penis. Since the problems are caused by permanent nerve damage, preventive treatment through good control of the diabetes is the primary treatment. Some limited recovery may be possible through improved diabetes control.
 
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[[Erectile dysfunction]] or ''impotence'' is the inability to have and maintain an erection sufficiently firm for satisfactory sexual performance.  Diabetes is a leading cause, as is natural aging.  A variety of treatments exist, including drugs, such as ''[[sildenafil]] citrate'' (marketed as [[Viagra]]) which works by [[vasodilation]].
 
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[[Priapism]] is a painful and potentially harmful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state. The causative mechanisms are poorly understood but involve complex neurological and vascular factors. Potential complications include ischaemia, thrombosis, and impotence. In serious cases the condition may result in [[gangrene]], which may necessitate [[amputation]].
 
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Sonic CulT
Current owner(s): Sazpaimon
URL: http://www.sonic-cult.org
Type of site: Research
Created on: February 1999
Current status: Offline

Sonic CulT was a Sonic the Hedgehog fansite created by PACHUKA in February of 1999. Inspired by the discovery of the first known prototype of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Simon Wai's Sonic 2 Beta Page, and other websites in the "Sonic secrets" community,[1] Sonic CulT eventually became one of the largest repositories of information regarding the Sonic game franchise. It primarily focused on unused content and early prototypes, though other general game information and opinion pieces were also hosted there.

The site would be run by Sazpaimon from August 2004[2] until updates ceased in 2012. The site closed in April 2018.

History

In February of 1999, the earliest form of Sonic CulT was uploaded on the free webhosting service Tripod.[3] The site featured a smattering of information related to the Sonic the Hedgehog series of games, including prototype information, cheat codes, and save states for the Sega Mega Drive emulator Genecyst. Shortly after, this page was made part of a larger emulation website called EmuCult, created by PACHUKA and goomba. The "Sonic CulT" section would be resurrected after the closing of EmuCult: first on the site CultChyldren, then as its own standalone Sonic fansite.[4] The goal of Sonic CulT was to be the "number one compiled source of Sonic research." Originally gathering information from sites such as Sonic the Hedgehog Area 51 and Tom's Hacking Station,[1] the site focused on cataloging existing prototypes from the Sonic series, unreleased content, and unlicensed games. Eventually, the website would feature content not sourced from other, similar sites. Early unique content included interviews with the producer of Sonic X-treme, Mike Wallis, and voice actor Ryan Drummond.[5][6]

In 2002, the website moved to its own dedicated domain, sonic-cult.org. That same year, PACHUKA was hired on as a game tester for a six month stint at Sega of America.[1] Among the games he worked on were Sega Smash Pack for the Game Boy Advance and Sonic Mega Collection for the Nintendo GameCube. His work on the latter gave him opportunity to record early footage of the collection, which he would later share on his website. Of note was evidence that Sonic the Hedgehog CD was intended for the final release, but was removed for emulation reasons.[7][8] It was also the first site to release the ROM for Sonic Eraser.[9]

An image created at the height of one of the many inter-community conflicts Sonic CulT found itself in.

Before the release of Sonic Heroes, Sonic CulT leaked the twelve CG renders of the playable cast, as well as unfinished FMV footage from all four playable campaigns.[10] This content, originally acquired by Solly of the website Dream Avenue,[11] was not meant to be shared with the public before the game's release, and was published without consulting her.[12]

During its height, Sonic CulT was seen by some as a polarizing, if not controversial, website.[13] The site featured a disclaimer that it was for "mature audiences only,"[14] and contained strong language, adult content, and crude humor. The original owner of the site, PACHUKA, would often get into conflicts with other members of the community in public settings, antagonizing them further by addressing these issues on the main page of the website.[15] Other staff members would also post on the main feed of the site, targeting individuals in over-the-top manners. The original owner would also purposely forgo crediting the work of others when making updates,[1] resulting in further controversy.

The site was briefly offline in early 2004 to allow a redesign. Former co-admin of EmuCult, goomba, created a new Content Management System called "Greenegg."[16] This dynamic software allowed for ease of organization and updating which the previous static HTML pages did not provide. On July 26, 2004, PACHUKA announced he was selling Sonic CulT.[17][18] The site would be purchased by member Tigress, with assistance from other members of the community. It was decided that Sazpaimon would become administrator of the site,[2] with InsaneSonikkuFan serving as co-admin. PACHUKA continued to offer hosting during this transitionary period, briefly becoming the face of the site once more in December of 2004.[19]

In January of 2005, PACHUKA was arrested,[20] leaving the admins unable to access the domain. The site would soon be taken down by the webhost. On February 3 2005,[21] the site returned at the domain sonic-cult.net, which was purchased by Tigress. Sazpaimon and InsaneSonikkuFan would reassume co-admin duties for the site. On June 1, 2005, Sazpaimon would announce the opening of a spin-off site, X-Cult, a video game research community covering unreleased content and early prototypes outside of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The two sites, while featuring different content, would share a single news feed.

On November 22, 2005, the sonic-cult.org domain would be recovered,[22] Sazpaimon able to gain access to PACHUKA's domain administrator account. The site would continue to be run by Sazpaimon, and feature new updates to its information database. Among these updates was new information on the development of Sonic X-treme, provided by hxc[23] and Biggestsonicfan.

On February 22, 2009, it was announced that Sonic CulT would cease being updated, focus shifting exclusively to X-Cult. Soon after, a permanent statement would be at the top of the main page, stating that "This site remains as a tribute to all of those people who came and went over the years, helping us have a better understanding of a series we enjoyed."[24] The news feed on the main page would continue to show updates from X-Cult until 2012, when it was replaced with a YouTube video created by PACHUKA.[25] This embed would remain even after the video was removed from YouTube.[26]

Sonic CulT, along with X-Cult and its related forums, would finally go offline on April 22, 2018. Having upgraded the php on the server the sites were hosted on, Sazpaimon found the aging site and forum code was no longer compatible. Instead of trying to retrofit the old code to work, it was decided to remove the site entirely.[13]

Forums

The infamous "DUST HILL IS FAKE" avatar that PACHUKA used during one of many "flamewars" on a number of Sonic community forums.

The Sonic CulT forums opened in 2002. Using the Ikonboard software, the message boards were only visible if one had a registered account. The original forums were shut down in May of 2003 during a period in which PACHUKA claimed he had no interest in running the main website. They were reopened a week later as "SCARD," which featured a subforum called "Community Forum." This new forum invited all users on the site to create polls and determine who would be allowed in unique forum groups such as "CulT Family," have moderator privileges, or even suggest who should be banned.

This experiment did not last long, with the community opting for a more traditional forum experience. This third iteration of the forums was called "Sonic Cult Advance Research Zone," or simply SCARZ. Readers of the forum still needed to register, and were given posting privileges by first making a topic in the "Validating Forum."[27] Eventually, some subforums were made viewable to visitors of the site without needing an account.

The forums had three main subforums:[28]

  • General Discussion, focusing on the Sonic the Hedgehog series
  • X-Cult, focusing on gaming research outside the Sonic series
  • Hacking Forum, focusing on ROM disassembles, game mods, and ROM hacks

There were also a number of "off topic" subforums, some of which were viewable only to registered members or those part of specific member groups.

The "SCARZ" moniker was retired in January of 2006[28]. In March of 2008, the forums were relocated to the X-Cult domain. Though initially containing the same forum structure[29], the Sonic-focused boards were quickly retired from public view.[30] The forums would continue to exist long after both Sonic CulT and X-Cult were regularly updated, with some posting until the website's closure in 2018.[31]

CulTNET

The logo of CulTNET.

CulTNET is the name of the hosting service owned and operated by Sazpaimon. The service was officially introduced in April of 2005[32] as a for-pay hosting service to help cover the costs of the main website. The first site hosted on the server was NiGHTSIntoDreams.com.[32]. Eventually, a new server was purchased by a friend of Sazpaimon who allowed him to use it free of charge. For established sites within the Sonic community, CulTNET became a free hosting service. Eventually, Sazpaimon purchased his own server, moving the sites he hosted to a network run, maintained, and funded by him.

The websites hosted included:

Staff

Administrators

Main

Art

Additional

  • goomba (Site Design)
  • drx (Contributor)
  • hxc (Contributor)
  • RyogaMasaki (Contributor)
  • SSUK (Contributor)
  • CautionIAmBoozer ("Personal Security Ninja")

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.sonic-cult.org/articles/about/ (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-12 12:34)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=222 (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-23 13:48)
  3. ↑ http://members.tripod.com/pasofami/ (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-19 15:26)
  4. ↑ http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=221 (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-11 12:13)
  5. ↑ Interview: Mike Wallis (2002-06) by Pachuka
  6. ↑ Ryan Drummond interview by Pachuka
  7. ↑ http://sonic-cult.org/smc/soniccd.html (Wayback Machine: 2003-04-10 06:51)
  8. ↑ http://sonic-cult.org/dispart.php?catid=3&gameid=10&subid=1&artid=5 (Wayback Machine: 2015-07-25 10:33)
  9. ↑ https://sonichq.net/article/news/sonic-eraser/ (Wayback Machine: 2024-05-12 08:08)
  10. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/alt.fan.sonic-hedgehog/c/_oYJwZHLMq0/m/z9HE21nPBWgJ (Wayback Machine: 2024-05-12 08:14)
  11. ↑ https://sonichq.net/article/news/insane-amounts-of-new-sonic-heroes-infopics/ (Wayback Machine: 2024-05-12 08:15)
  12. ↑ https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/page-3 (Wayback Machine: 2024-05-13 03:59)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/ (Wayback Machine: 2018-05-26 12:00)
  14. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org/ (Wayback Machine: 2006-01-03 17:35)
  15. ↑ https://www.resetera.com/threads/sonic-cult-shuts-down.37952/page-2 (Wayback Machine: 2024-05-12 08:30)
  16. ↑ http://www.green-egg.net/ (Wayback Machine: 2004-06-11 19:37)
  17. ↑ http://sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=219 (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-10 05:50)
  18. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org/sale.html (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-09 21:04)
  19. ↑ http://tssznews.com/ (Wayback Machine: 2005-01-28 16:54)
  20. ↑ http://www.tssznews.com/story.php?subaction=showfull&id=1104957921&archive=&start_from=&ucat=5& (Wayback Machine: 2005-03-12 20:31)
  21. ↑ http://sonic-cult.net/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2005-02-10 01:29)
  22. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2005-11-28 02:51)
  23. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org/newsx/fullnews.php?id=97 (Wayback Machine: 2006-09-09 13:47)
  24. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org:80/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2009-07-21 18:54)
  25. ↑ http://sonic-cult.org/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2012-07-17 10:51)
  26. ↑ http://www.sonic-cult.org/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2018-04-07 06:23)
  27. ↑ http://forums.sonic-cult.org:80/ (Wayback Machine: 2004-11-24 09:05)
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 http://forums.sonic-cult.org:80/ (Wayback Machine: 2006-01-10 23:40)
  29. ↑ http://forums.x-cult.org:80/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-03-04 15:45)
  30. ↑ http://forums.x-cult.org:80/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-04-06 12:13)
  31. ↑ http://forums.x-cult.org/ (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-28 00:00)
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 http://www.sonic-cult.net:80/index2.php (Wayback Machine: 2005-05-18 02:25)
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