I've spent countless hours awake thinking about this, and I'm so glad that Towleroad posted this tidbit to clarify, and set my mind at ease.
Something's finally been cleared up. Scholars have finally decided that the cock on Michelangelo's David is not too small. While David has always been seen as a model for physical perfection, many have seen his “pisello” as lacking in enthusiasm. I think it's safe to say that Michelangelo was not a size queen. However, scholars at the Dutch Institute for Art History say that a person in “pre-fight tension” may experience a bit of shrinkage in that area.
Thanks Andy