[2] It is formed by smaller superficial veins that merge on the dorsolateral aspect of the penis.

[1] It runs directly beneath the superficial dorsal vein, with a layer of connective tissue, the deep fascia of the penis, separating the two vessels.

It receives oxygen-depleted blood from the glans and corpora cavernosa and courses backward in the middle line accompanied by the dorsal arteries on each side.

It is possible but rare for the superficial dorsal vein to rupture during intercourse, which presents in a manner similar to penile fracture.

[5] This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 676 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)