CONTACTCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2024 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
Scroll To Top![A triplet of Bhutan penis murals](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Traditional Bhutan house Sopsokha Punakha](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Phallic Wall Painting](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Bhutan penis carvings](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Hand on phallus illustration on house in Bhutan](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Sopsokha Painted Carvings of Penises](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Bhutan phallus painting](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%201286'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Esoteric Symbol penises on a wall in Bhutan](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![Fertility penis symbols on either side of a house door](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![A phallic carving over a door](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20583'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20422'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%201091'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Bhutan's Famous Penis Art
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, located between Tibet and India. The subalpine mountains in the north (with peaks above 23,000 ft) rise from the country's southern subtropical plains. Highly influenced by Tibetan Buddhist culture, Bhutan is world-famous for its colorful phallic murals and carvings. The ubiquitous penis imagery is associated with fertility, and is embraced in home decoration to encourage children, attract wealth, and ward off the “evil eye.”
In this slideshow we share some of our favorite Bhutan penis murals.
A traditional bhutanese house with multi-colored wood frontages, small arched windows and phallus images. Local garuda and deer are also depicted on this photo from Sopsokha village, Punakha, Bhutan. Traditionally symbols of an erect penis in Bhutan have been intended to drive away the evil eye and prevent malicious gossip.
The phalluses painted on Bhutanese homes are also meant to bring fertility and protect the family from evil.
Wood carved penises are also common talismans for good luck and protection.
The ejactulating phallus is an even more potent representative of fertility.
Carved and colorfully painted penises for sale to tourists in the Punakha area.
A house in Thimphu, Bhutan. Throughout the country erect phalluses can be found painted on many homes for good fortune.
Esoteric symbols, the explicit and anonymous paintings can be seen on walls of houses and buildings throughout Bhutan, particularly in small villages. They are often credited to Lama Drukpa Kunley, who lived in the 15-16th Century.
Phallic fertility symbols painted outside house, Pana, Bhutan
A phallic carving hanging over a door offers good luck to all that enter.
Latest Stories
Sun, surf, culture: discover San Diego
September 06 2024 5:00 AM
Explore these solo-friendly resorts and destinations
September 04 2024 11:17 AM
Oahu's first adults-only hotel
September 03 2024 5:00 AM
Thirsty pics from URGE Miami 2023
August 26 2024 1:11 PM
Discover Alpine bliss in the Swiss Alps
August 19 2024 7:55 AM
American Airlines bans lesbian for alleged in-flight sex with a man
August 16 2024 3:58 PM
Copenhagen: your gay guide
August 14 2024 3:12 PM
Luke Evans: sexy swimwear king
August 13 2024 9:53 AM
Washington, D.C. readies for WorldPride 2025
August 12 2024 11:37 AM
35+ pics from LA LGBT Center's Senior Prom
August 08 2024 12:30 PM
Meet Munich's hot men in Elska
August 08 2024 10:44 AM
25 Electrifying Photos: Team USA in Paris 2024
August 05 2024 5:42 PM
Out Traveler's updated guide to essential gear for travel pros
August 05 2024 2:24 PM
These are the guest judges on 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars'
August 02 2024 10:02 AM
Dive into Pandora Boxx's debut album
July 30 2024 6:00 PM
Out and About with… Mo Welch
July 30 2024 10:42 AM
Provincetown Bear Week 2024: 55+ thirst-quenching pics
July 29 2024 3:41 PM
65+ DragCon LA 2024 pics: Oh the kiki!
July 23 2024 3:56 PM
This private island is the perfect romantic escape
July 15 2024 8:49 AM
Cannabis-loving husbands rule Jersey
July 12 2024 11:11 AM