In fact, there are a whole host of factors that can alter your penis size. As you’re likely well aware, both the length and girth can fluctuate depending on your surroundings and how stimulated you are. Here’s what the experts have to say about the relationship between average length and sexual satisfaction.Īre any of these figures definitive? Far from it. Translation? It’s (probably) all in your head. “Most men presenting to their doctors concerned about inadequate penile size are within the normal range, functionally adequate for sexual activity and require reassurance.” “A man’s perception of his penile length can greatly affect his self-esteem,” says Vivek Wadhwa, consultant urological surgeon at Solihull’s Spire Parkway Hospital. A revelation for anyone overly-concerned with how their phallus stacks up.
The true average is up to an inch smaller, the researchers revealed. If you’re under the impression that the average penis size is 6 inches in length when erect – and most men are, according to a study by Clemson University – prepare to have your entire world rocked. Little wonder most men have a pretty warped idea of what the ‘ average penis size’ actually looks like.
On the few occasions you do glimpse another man’s member – in the changing rooms at the gym, for example – the angle is likely to be far more forgiving than your own bird’s-eye perspective. We’re talking about IRL viewing, to get an idea of the average penis size. When was the last time you got a proper look at another man’s penis? We’re not talking about porn stars, who have quite literally made their manhood into a career and, let’s face it, hardly represent the nation’s equipment.