The age-old question, "Am I well hung?"
Well, before going on to see where you stand, or should we say hang,
remember that size isn’t everything. Most women prefer a man with a
less then average penis and great at cunnilingus,
to a man with a larger penis and no skills. Furthermore, you should
never worry about your size; it will only lead to anxieties and
potentially a variety of sexual dysfunctions.
If you are racing forward to find out what the average penis size is
to see if you are ok, stop. Read the first paragraph again. The purpose
of this article is not so that men can come and see if they are “big
enough”, it‘s purpose is to satisfy curiosity, and to reiterate to all
the self conscious males out there that size is not everything.
One of the reasons that men are so self-conscious about this has to
do with illusions. When men are in the locker room, they can’t help but
glance around the room to see how they measure up. Unfortunately, there
is a very different angle looking down than across the room, so men
become paranoid that they are too small. Also, a man’s limp size has
very little indication to his erect size. Furthermore, most men start
getting paranoid about it before they have finished growing.
That being said (hopefully not ignored) penis size consists of two
components, length and circumference. Although most studies in this
area vary slightly in the findings, the average erect penis length is
5.5 to 6.5 inches, and the average circumference is 4.5 to 5 inches.
Penis Length
Your erection length is defined as the linear distance along the
dorsal (top) side of the erect penis, from the mons veneris to the tip
of the glans. In non-medical jargon, your penis is measured in a
straight, or for some arced, line on the topside of the erect penis,
from where your belly meets the shaft to the tip of your penis. Take
multiple measurements over the course of a few days and then average
the values. Since your erections can vary slightly depending on your
level of arousal, mood, room temperature, and even the duration since
your last sexual encounter, averaging out a few measurements will let
you get a more accurate read.
Penis Circumference
Penis circumference is defined as the linear distance around the
widest part of the erect penis. Whether you use a piece of string or a
fabric ruler, you should wrap it around the widest part of your penis,
one time. If using string, make sure it is not stretchy, and mark the
string at the correct spot and then measure the portion with a ruler.
As with penis length, this should be done over a few days and the
result averaged out.
Does Size Matter?
The second most famous question; "Is it the size of the ship, or the
motion of the ocean?"... Both are correct, so yes, size does matter.
Anyone who tells you differently is not being completely truthful. As
covered in other sections, the majority of a woman's nerve endings are
in the first couple inches of her vagina, so exactly how much size
matters is a controversial topic. Most women agree that an average size
penis, along with an understanding of her genital regions will get the
job done. In fact, they would prefer that to a large penis as it could
come along with a lot of pain for the first few times together for
them. For those dreaming for an 8+ inch penis, just remember that it
doesn’t always come in as handy as you think. Having a large penis
decreases your chances of your partner being willing to have anal intercourse, as well as deep-throating.