Yes, some dead bodies can have an erection, which is called a death erection, angel lust, rigor erectus, or terminal erection. This is a type of priapism that can occur in men who have been executed, especially by hanging.
Some reasons why a dead body might have an erection include:
- Spinal cord injury: A spinal cord injury can cause a death erection.
- Blood pooling: When a person dies, blood pools in the lowest part of their body. For example, if a person is lying face down, blood will pool in their buttocks
Some reasons why a dead body might have an erection include:
- Spinal cord injury: A spinal cord injury can cause a death erection.
- Blood pooling: When a person dies, blood pools in the lowest part of their body. For example, if a person is lying face down, blood will pool in their buttocks