A study was carried out during which they tried to determine the ideal penis size for a one-day relationship and long-term relationships in the opinion of women.
The results obtained indicated that the average size of the penis for a single consultation was 16. 2 cm in length and 12. 7 cm in diameter. For long-term relationships, women preferred a penis that was 16 cm long and 12. 1 cm in diameter.
What determines penis size?
Penis size is influenced by the combination of genes (sex chromosomes) received from the parents at conception. Human sex chromosomes determine biological sex and secondary sex characteristics.
The Y chromosome, received from the father, influences the genes responsible for male genital development and fertility. The length and diameter of the penis depend on the X chromosome received from the mother. The X chromosome contains 900-1400 genes while the Y chromosome only contains about 70-200 genes, which explains its influence on the development of the penis. Other factors that affect penis size:
- the amount of androgen hormone in the mother's body at an early stage of intrauterine development of the fetus;
- testosterone and growth hormone levels during puberty;
- the effect on the body of chlorpyrifos penticides, polyfluoroalkyl substances, triclosan and bisphenol on the process of fetal development;
- the effect of environmental estrogens on the body during puberty.
The size of the penis also depends on the nutrition of the baby in the womb and during the first few years of life. Malnutrition can lead to hormonal disruption and slow development of the entire body, including the penis.
How to determine penis size?
It is not necessary to determine the size of the penis in a calm state, as the length and diameter of the penis can vary depending on external factors (for example, from the cold, the penis can decrease by 50% in length and by 20 -30% in circumference). It is necessary to measure the size of the penis in a state of erection. To measure the length of the penis, a centimeter tape is used, with which you need to measure the distance from the base of the penis to the end of its tip.
A soft measuring tape or non-elastic string can be used to measure the diameter of an erect penis. For an accurate result, wrap a ribbon or string around the thickest part of your penis. When using a tape measure, you only need to note the number obtained by connecting the ends. Using the string, straighten it out and use a centimeter to measure the distance from the mark to the end of the string.
average penis size
The size of the penis depends on the age of the man. A major spike in penile growth occurs in boys between the ages of 10 and 14 years. Average penis size by age:
- 10-11 years - from 4. 1 to 7. 9 cm;
- 12 years - from 5. 1 to 10. 2 cm;
- 13 years - from 5. 1 to 12 cm;
- 14 years old - from 6. 1 to 13. 98 cm;
- 15 years old - from 7. 9 to 14. 99 cm;
- 16 years old - from 9. 9 to 14. 99 cm;
- 17 years old - from 9. 9 to 16 cm;
- 18 years old - from 10. 93 to 17 cm.
Penis size is considered normal if the penis is more than 6 cm at rest and more than 9. 3 cm when erect. A smaller penis indicates a condition (micropenis) that is usually diagnosed at birth.
The average penis size among men over the age of 17 was surveyed by American medical professionals in 2014. The study involved 15, 521 men. Average penis sizes:
- the length of the resting penis - 9. 16 cm;
- the circumference of the penis at rest - 9. 31 cm;
- the length of the erect penis - 13. 12 cm;
- the circumference of the erect penis is 11. 66 cm.
The presence of a micropenis or the desire to increase the anatomically normal size of the penis is an indication for penis enlargement surgery. Before penis enlargement, it is necessary to consult a surgeon.
ways to enlarge the penis
Penis enlargement methods differ depending on which part of the penis the patient wants to enlarge. It is possible to enlarge the head of the penis without surgery by introducing a gel based on hyaluronic acid. Contouring the penis allows for a short-term effect (the head of the penis increases in one and a half to two years).
You can increase the thickness of the penis using lipofilling. During the procedure, the patient's fatty tissue is injected under the skin of the penis. Lipofilling allows you to increase the width of the penis by up to one cm.
Various methods are used to surgically enlarge the penis. Penis enlargement methods:
- ligamentotomy (lengthening of the penis occurs by incising the supporting ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone);
- phalloplasty (prostheses are performed to enlarge the penis).
If there is an indication to increase the diameter of the penis, muscle tissue transplantation can also be performed. The operation allows you to increase the thickness of the penis by three to four cm.
The penis enlargement technique is selected by the surgeon in a preliminary consultation, depending on the patient's needs, indications and contraindications for the operation.
How to enlarge the penis with exercises
None of the studies carried out confirm the effectiveness of exercise to permanently enlarge the penis. Penile stretching exercises can lead to bruising, damage to blood vessels, redness, numbness, and swelling in the penis area. Penis enlargement with exercise can also result in the inability to maintain an erection.
How is the penis enlargement surgery going?
Before ligamentotomy at night and in the morning before the operation, the patient should refuse food, and two hours before the operation - water. Penis enlargement surgery is performed under intravenous anesthesia.
During penile enlargement surgery, the doctor makes an incision in the ligament that connects the pubis and penis and releases the inside of the penis. After removing the hidden part from the outside, the doctor fixes it in the desired position. The duration of the operation takes up to half an hour.
The temporary effects of penis enlargement can be pain, slight swelling, and bruising in the penis area. If necessary, the surgeon may prescribe pain relievers for several days.
Ligamentotomy or phalloplasty?
To enlarge the penis, ligamentotomy or phalloplasty is performed. Phalloplasty is performed only if there are strict indications (if there is a micropenis, if the penis is damaged as a result of trauma, after sex reassignment surgery).
Unlike ligamentotomy, phalloplasty can have negative consequences. Possible complications of phalloplasty:
- damage to the rectum or bladder;
- death of the displaced flap;
- pelvic bleeding;
- long-term need for drainage (a device that collects blood and fluid from a wound).
After the operation, scarring may appear and there may be a decrease in mobility and sensitivity in the penile area. When comparing risks and possible complications, ligamentotomy is the best option.
popular questions
Can a penis be enlarged with a pump?
The pump is a vacuum method for temporary penis enlargement, due to which the blood vessels in the penis fill with blood and swell. The use of the pump is contraindicated in men who have blood disorders, predisposition to thrombosis and who also take anticoagulants.
How to enlarge the penis at home?
It is impossible to stretch the penis at home. The use of creams, folk remedies (bee stings), and penile stretching exercises can lead to problems achieving and maintaining an erection, tissue tears, and damage to the ligaments that connect the penis to the body.
How Much Can You Enlarge Your Penis?
With the help of ligamentotomy, you can increase the penis by three to five cm. The surgeon will give the exact answer in a preliminary consultation after the examination.