Penile size: How much does it matter?

Most people have been accustomed to believe that "Size Matters”. Men experience stress if they feel they fall short of average size. Men tend to conceptualize that they will be more attractive to their counterpart (partner) (or perceived to be more manly/masculine) if they possess a larger penile size. However, this is largely untrue.
It is essential to keep in mind that there is no “normal” when it comes to size of penis. Too small or too large penis occupy only 1% of the population while rest lie at average size. Concern about the penile size can be of major stress and may proceed to have sexual dysfunction in men who tend to think that they have small penis. The major dilemma is that many men perceive that the "average penis" is actually larger than what they actually possess. Various research studies reveal that female counterparts inclined to prefer penises of average size as compared to a large penis.
Once a male completes his puberty, the penis size is more or less "set." According to a research study conducted in 2014 on more than 15,000 men published in The British Journal of Urology, the average size of flaccid penis is 3.61 inches long and 3.67 inches in circumference, while the average size of erect penis coming in at 5.17 inches long and 4.59 inches in circumference.
It’s interesting to know that, even though the official averages are revealed, it doesn’t mean a man’s penis will be of exactly same size at every moment in his life. While most men would rather be a bit above average than below, there’s nothing wrong with having a penis below the average size – it is an average after all, so 50% of men will. Having a larger penis may not always be a good thing. In fact, a 2015 study found that, among 75 women surveyed, one of every 15 had left a relationship because their partner's penis size was "too large”
Women perceive penis size much differently than men do. What men think is small, she probably perceives as average, and what he consider average, she probably thinks is pretty big. That’s because unlike men, she doesn’t experience any penis size related anxiety.
Moreover a women’s vagina is only around 3 or 4 inches, which may expand to 4 or 5 when a woman is aroused. Too big size could be discomfort and painful. A larger penis poses similar risks in MSM who have anal sex, including an increased risk of HIV.
In a study of heterosexual people published in the British Journal of Urology International, 85% of women were satisfied with the size of their partner’s penis, while 45% of men thought that their own penis was too small. It is important to remember there is no “normal” when it comes to penis size. Remember that penis shouldn’t control one’s life, and hopefully, some of the researches prove that a below-average penis is not the end of the world and larger size doesn’t bring all the sexual pleasures. But if you’re truly unsatisfied, there are safe and effective ways to increase the size of your penis – its not end of the world

1. For as long as  mankind had the capacity for wonder, we’ve pondered the big questions:

2. How did the universe begin ? What came first, the chicken or the egg? Does penis Size matter?

3. Penis : A Symbol Of Masculinity The penis, particularly in its erect state, is considered a symbol of masculinity . In many cultures, Penis symbolizes strength, endurance, courage, intelligence, dominance over men and possession of women It is no surprise that even today, many men give more importance to the size of their penis. Society supports hegemonic masculinity (attribute of physical strength, authority over women)

4. Penis : A Symbol Of Masculinity Yes, for years men have looked down and asked themselves the age-old question Is my  penis normal ? Is it too small? Too big ? Heck!! Does it even matter at all?

5. Men have a sort of primal instinct to compare themselves to each other in practically every aspect of life. Be it Height , career, sexual partners , and last but not least,  P enis size. As early as childhood, men start to worry about being “normal”.

6. Frequently Asked Questions What exactly is “normal”? Do women even care? Does your penis size actually affect your sex life in any way?

7. While the answer is a bit subjective and situationally dependent Let’s take a look at a variety of research studies, polls, and facts to give you the most comprehensive answer possible.

8. Does size matter? Many people have been conditioned to believe that "size matters" and experience stress if they feel they fall short. A common belief : they will be more attractive or masculine if they have a larger penis. This is largely untrue

9. Am I Normal?

10. Am I normal? What if a women will laugh at me? What if I have the smallest size? Should I consider penis enhancement therapies

11. How do you compare down there with the rest of the world? Knowing the facts could be better or bitter Alert you if in doubt Put your fears to rest

12. What is the average size?

13. Science has actually studied penis size—here's what is considered normal.

14. Penis length measured in three states: Flaccid Stretched Erect

15. How to measure your penis size?

16. Average Penile size According to a study published in the British Journal of Urology International in 2014 on 15000 men Length : The average male’s penis is 3.6 inches flaccid and 5.1 inches erect . Girth : The average girth, is around 3.6 inches flaccid and 4.7 inches erect .

17. Average Penis Size In India The average stretched length Before puberty: between 2.1 and 2.9 inches . Adult penis: A fter puberty is complete, is between 4.6 and 5.8 inches

18. Average remains almost the same in all ethnicities

19. Are you a "Shower" or a "Grower ”?

20. " Shower" or a "Grower ? Another popular belief is that some flaccid penises can "grow more" than others during an erection. No correlation of size of flaccid penis with erect penis.

21. What is Grower and shower ? Growers : usually see more than 1.5 inches of growth from their flaccid state to erect Showers: usually see less than 1.5 inches of growth from a flaccid state to erect The smaller flaccid penises grew more than larger flaccid penises, with all groups averaging an erect penis length of around 6 inches. International Journal of Impotence (2018 ) Conclusion: The flaccid size of a penis is not a good predictor of its erect size.

22. Growers vs Showers A study on  274 men revealed: Younger men were more likely to be growers than showers No significant factors of race, underlying health conditions, or even the average size when soft.

23. Factors that influence change in size

24. Factors that influence change in size Interestingly, even though we know the official averages ,  that doesn’t mean a man’s penis will be the exact same size at every moment in the life. Various factors influence changes in size

25. Factors that influence change in size Genetics Hormones Environmental Climate Age Nutrition Body fat Disease condition

26. Genetics Penis size depends on a combination of a person’s Parental genes: Y chromosome (70-200 genes) determines development of penis & testis but not necessarily the size & girth. These characteristics are dependent on X chromosome. (900-1400 genes). Own unique genes : The traits could be the result of de novo genes . External factors : Genetic mutations may also affect penis size and appearance as well as other physical characteristics Genetic conditions: Sometimes influence penis size include   Kallmann syndrome and  Klinefelter syndrome

27. Hormones: Size also depends on Testosterone levels Androgen sensitivity despite Normal T levels Nutrition: Malnutrition   in the womb and adolescence (anorexia or bulimia) may impact hormones and affect growth and development. Cold temperatures: Blood vessels in the penis constrict causing the penis to shrink temporarily.

28. Environment Environmental pollutants , such as pesticides, plasticizers, and other chemicals, may have a negative effect on penis size. They cause   endocrine disruptors and impact gene and hormone expression. Prenatal exposure to chemicals negatively impacts the genital development of male newborns. A   2019 study  also suggests that epigenetic-associated dietary influences may slow genital progression in adolescent boys.

29. Disease Condition : Peyronie's disease : A noncancerous condition resulting from fibrous scar tissue that develops on the penis and causes curved, painful erections. Micropenis : Length is less than 2.5 SD below the mean with length of 3 2/3 inches or less in adult. Caused by structural or hormonal defects of the hypothalamic-pituitary- gonadal axis.

30. Presence or absence of pubic hair : It can make the penis appear larger or smaller without affecting its true size. Body fat : Body proportions may make an average sized penis appear smaller. Obese : obese are likely to suffer from  buried penis syndrome (penis to be buried or hidden under your supra pubic fat pad ) This encourages the penis to “ turtle “ or retract back into the body. Losing weight can help visual appearance of  increase the size  

31. Factors that DO NOT affect size Numerous myths about what factors determine penis size often lead to unnecessary   stress  and  anxiety. Thus, the following do not affect penis size or appearance: Shoe size (feet size) Height Masturbation Length of fingers Ethnicity

32. When does the penis start and stop growing?

33. When does the penis start and stop growing ? The penis grows gradually after birth. However, the  most significant growth occurs during puberty , or between   9.5–14 years of age  and can last up to  4 years A penis typically reaches its maximum length and girth when a person is 18 or 19 years old .

34. Where does the problem lie?

35. What do most men think? Concerns about penis size can cause stress and lead to sexual dysfunction in men who think that their penises are small. The problem is that many men think that the "average penis " is larger than it actually is. Fact Studies suggest that women tend to prefer penises of this size compared to a large penis.

36. How small is too small? While most men would rather be a bit above average than below, there’s nothing wrong with having a penis below the average size – it is an average after all, so 50% of men will . But there is a point at which a  penis is too small  to be of much use during sex, and we even have a medical term for it – a micropenis . Its very rare condition (1.5 in 10000 population)

37. How Big is Too Big ? Myth : Bigger is better Fact: The average depth of vagina is only 3 or 4 inches, which may expand to 4 or 5 when a woman is aroused. Go any further than that and you’re hitting the wall of her cervix and pleasure turns to pain and discomfort . A study found that, a mong 75 women surveyed, one of every 15 had left a relationship because their partner's penis size was "too large .“

38.   C isgender women preferred a penis size of 6.4 inches (erect) for a one-night sex partner. For a long-term partner, the preference was slightly smaller: 6.3 inches. According to a 2015 study in  PLoS One 85% of women were satisfied with the size of their partner’s penis, while 45% of men thought that their own penis was too small . British Journal of Urology International

39. How much does the size matter? When it comes to sex,  penis size   really doesn’t matter . It doesn’t affect desirability, function, or  health Size only matters as much as you let it . Worrying about having a smaller-than-average penis can drain the confidence and affect your ability to enjoy sex. Furthermore ,  stress and anxiety  can make it more difficult to get an erection or climax and cause   erectile dysfunction .

40. Length vs. Thickness Studies reveal women prefer a shorter and thicker penis to a longer and skinnier one. A study ( BMC Women’s Health )  reported that a thicker girth was more pleasurable. Greater indirect clitoral stimulation during sex and a greater feeling of fullness ..

41. Women Perceive Penis Size Differently Than Men Women perceive penis size much differently than men do. What you think is small, she probably perceives as average, and what you consider average, she probably thinks is pretty big.

42. In a study, both men and women were asked to give their own estimate of the average male penis size and the ideal penis size. Women consistently responded with lower numbers than men . Women guessed an avg. preferred length of 13.8cm (5.4 inches), which was 3 centimeters shorter than what men guessed at 14.1cm (5.5 inches ). The gap was much wider when asked what they believed the ideal penis size to be, with women saying 15.8 cm (6.2 inches) compared to men who said 16.6 cm (6.5 inches ) (diff of 8 cm)

43. If main concern is what a woman will think when she sees the men’s penis, remember that their expectations are a bit lower than men’s. Hopefully, knowing this will help men relax a bit.

44. Can penis size make or break a relationship, or does it not matter much at all ? In a survey of nearly 1,000 women 11 % said penis size was “very important ”. 67% said that penis size was “somewhat important ” to them, 21 % responded saying that penis size was “ not important” to them at all. 88 %

45. Does penis-size affect pleasure during intercourse? Size is ranked as one of the least important things for people who have sex with penis-owners. Most women require  external clitoral stimulation  in order to experience orgasm (penetration didn't even rank in the top two ways to orgasm). Girth is definitely more important than length, which is something we rarely discuss. It's thickness that matters more.

46. Compensating for a Small Penis ? “Blind have heightened senses of hearing and smell” In a similar way, many men lacking in the penis department end up compensating in other ways . They compensate by becoming better at other sexual  activities The general belief is that the More proficient you become at pleasing your woman in other ways, the less your penis size will matter.

47. When Penis Size Matters Too Much Body image is a sensitive issue, but it’s one that’s important to talk about. Most of men are already stressed about height , weight, or the hair on bodies and add penis size to that list. If still inadequate obsessing over it, measuring size  multiple times a day, then consider  sex therapy.

48. Should You Consider Male Enhancement ? If making penis bigger will solve  all  of problems, then  reconsider . If adding a few inche s improve confidence, self-esteem, then go ahead. Because anxiety about penis size can cause frustrating sexual problems , Men often end up seeking out  unhealthy and dangerous male enhancement methods.

49. Bizarre practices to increase size Poisonous snakes to bite their penises to enlarge for six months in Brazil Indian Sadhus men are known to use weights to increase the length of their penis Dayak men in Borneo pierce the glans of penis and insert items into the holes to stimulate their partner . Inserting petroleum jelly or material into penis to enhance size

50. Penile enlargement therapies

51. Penis enlargement therapies Contact healthcare professional to discuss the best option I ndication : If Penis measures less than 1.5 inches flaccid or 3 inches erect or a medical condition ( micropenis ) Surgery  and hormone treatments are the only options that can achieve a permanent increase in size . (start by prescribing hormonal treatment, If this is not effective, they may suggest penile reconstruction surgery) Most options carries the risk of potentially serious complications .

52. Hormonal therapy Hormonal therapy ( hCG ) on Penile length hCG treatment (1500-2000IU) IM 3 times a wk for 8 wks seemed to be effective in IHH having micropenis , because it successfully increased the serum testosterone levels, testicular volume and resulted in a satisfactory gain in penile length. Flaccid length: from mean 3.39 to 5.14 cm Stretched length: 5.49 to5.58 cm

53. Penis enlargement therapies Traction devices Traction devices aim to increase the length of the penis by stretching the penile tissue. Placement of weight or small extending frame on the flaccid penis tsuggesto gently lengthen it. Can lengthen the penis by as much as 1–3 centimeters (cm) (0.4–1.2 inches [in]). In most of these trials, participants w ore the devices for 4–6 hours a day .

54. Vacuum devices A vacuum device, also known as a penis pump, contains a tube that fits over the penis. Pumping out air creates a vacuum that draws blood into the penis, causing it to swell. People usually use vacuum devices to treat  erectile dysfunction . No scientific evidence suggests that they can increase penis size.

55. Pills and lotions Various pills and creams promise to increase penis size. They usually contain  vitamins, minerals, herbs, or hormones. (no proven scientific evidence) Jelqing Jelqing is an exercise where a person repeatedly pulls the non-erect penis with their thumb and forefinger . It aims to stimulate blood flow, which may increase penis size during an erection (no proven scientific evidence)

56. Penis Augmentation surgery Injecting fat cells Penile augmentation involves injecting fat cells from elsewhere in the body into the penis. The aim is to increase girth, or width . This can add an average of 2.39–2.65 cm (0.94–1.04 in) after 12 months . The graft can also lose  20–80% of the new volume within 1 year of surgery

57. Biodegradable frame Another method for increasing girth It involves pulling back the penis skin and wrapping a biodegradable scaffold, or frame, around the shaft . The frame, which is biodegradable, uses substances derived from tissue cells .

58. Penis Augmentation surgery Ligament release In this surgery, the surgeon cuts the ligament to increase the length of the penis. They may also carry out a skin graft at the base of the penis to allow for the extra length. However, cutting the ligament can lead to a lack of support for the penis during an erection. This can make penetration difficult during sex. The American Urological Association considers penile augmentation surgery  neither safe nor effective

59. Ligament release

60. Liposuction If a person has high levels of fat in the lower abdomen, removing fat through liposuction can reveal buried penis or make the penis look bigger. Bariatric surgery and abdominoplasty can also have this effect . It can increase a person’s self-esteem. However, they will need to follow dietary and exercise recommendations to prevent the fat from returning.

61. What is the Final answer?

62. The Final Answer If anyone wants a straight answer “yes” or “no” to whether or not penis size matters, Sorry for disappointment, but there is no one answer The best and most concise answer is “sometimes ” or situational

63. Final Answer It may matter to one woman, and mean nothing to another. It may matter during sex but doesn’t matter otherwise . It may matter going into a serious, long-term relationship, and not matter at all on a one-night-stand .

64. Let’s keep this in perspective though Too big of a penis can be painful and average size is just right . There isn’t a magical number and it’ll be different for every partner Our bodies are covered in erogenous zones . By pleasuring these areas, there is less pressure put on the internal sensations than partner can receive from penis .

65. A few things that might actually help Communicate with partner Focus on intimacy and connection : Many women find just as important as sex. Get in shape: lose fat Talk to your health care provider or a counselor Advice men to better know how to satisfy partner without resorting to cosmetic penis enlargement

66. Summary Remember that penis shouldn’t control one’s life , and hopefully, some of the researches prove that a below-average penis is not the end of the world and larger size doesn’t bring all the sexual pleasures. But if a man truly unsatisfied , there are safe and effective ways to increase the size of your penis – so relax, it’s not the end of the world.

67. Public views Long penis don’t give pleasure Fatty penis is better

68. Average size is better Thick penis is more pleasurable

69. Let us prefer sizes only for chocolates bigger the better