Dear bambool,

This is very common and nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, lots of men worry if they don't get erect when they are kissing someone who turns them on. Kissing is arousing for many people. When a guy gets sexually aroused, the erectile tissue in his penis relaxes. Blood flows into it at a faster rate than it flows out — this is called vasocongestion. This causes the penis to become erect.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

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