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[–] loaExMachina@sh.itjust.works 49 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Chill, they're called that because they kinda look like penises, they're not penis parasites. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priapulida?wprov=sfla1

[–] sudoroot@lemmy.zip 19 points 2 weeks ago

Well now I'm concerned about the picture of my penis in the wiki article..

[–] TheRealLinga@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You're right. It's the Sounding Worm that is the penis parasite, not Penis Worm. Sounding Worms are aptly named because they get inside the urethra and live there, and can even cause orgasm when excited.

[–] phx@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

Must not look this up.. Must not look this up. Must not...

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

If that's how their dicks looked like, they need to see a doctor.