detumescence of the penis:

Or: penile-detumescence , the return of an erect penis to its natural (flaccid) state and size after ejaculation . Reduction of engorgement (vasocongestion) in the erectile tissues of the penis occurs within a few minutes.
See also: detumescence-of-the-clitoris .

Quote: Rebecca (Lori Petty) in Tank Girl (1994): ' It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down .'

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