What is the average penis size?
A couple of things we’d like to point out before we talk at any length on this subject (do you see what we did there?). Many studies relating to penis size depend on self-reporting so the stats for those studies are often skewed due to volunteer bias. So men have probably been worrying for nothing, as the average penis size isn’t as big as they think it is.
A review published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy in 2020 found that most men thought the average length of an erect penis was greater than 6 inches. The review combined the findings of 10 studies where researchers physically took the measurements of erect penises and found the mean average was 5.36 inches. They then looked at 21 studies which measured stretched penises and found the mean average was 5.11 inches. So based on these studies, and adjusting for bias, researchers determined that the average length of an erect penis was between 5.1 and 5.5 inches (12.95 to 13.97 cm).
Many studies have found that men are not happy with the length of their penis and feel they are smaller compared to other men. A 2017 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour surveyed over 4,000 men to find out how they felt about their penis and the study found:
- 27% were unhappy with length of their flaccid penis
- 19% were unhappy with their erect penis
- 15% were unhappy with the girth of their penis.
And we get it! The penis is viewed as the symbol of masculinity and plays a vital role in a man’s opinion of his sexual prowess and desirability, and being unhappy with your penis can also affect self-confidence. Men who are dissatisfied with their penis also tend to be less sexually active. So the inflated self-reported figures about penile length have a negative effect on many men who may feel they don’t measure up. We blame porn and also Kinsey who conducted a self-reported study back in 1948 which found the mean erect length for the 1,770 Caucasian men who participated was 6.21 inches.
Even men who think they are average often express a desire to be packing more but comments on our blog articles about big cocks debunk that this is what women want. While some women love meaty, lengthy cocks which Eva talked about in a recent article, a study published in the Journal of Psychology of Men & Masculinity found that 85% of women surveyed were satisfied with their partner’s penis size and 2% actually wished their partner was smaller.
A study in 2014 asked women what they thought was the length of an “average” penis and their estimate was 5.29 inches which is in line with the 2020 review. And in fact another study found that women consider penis size the 9th most important feature for a man, while men rate it much higher, in 3rd place.
Some related trivia we also found interesting was that in the self-reported studies gay men typically had longer penises than hetero men. Go figure! It’s apparently called social desirability bias, and partially to blame for the over-estimates in self-reported studies. And a survey conducted by condom brand SKYN, found that the average UK penis size had grown by around an inch. Whilst we don’t want to diss their findings it’s probably very unlikely that this is scientifically accurate.
And in case you were wondering, there is no link between testosterone levels and the length or girth of your penis.
So it’s not the size which counts according to the women out there, it’s what you do with it and even more about the person who owns the penis and the connection they have with you.
So go forth penis owners and fuck with confidence with the knowledge that we’ve debunked the misinformation out there.
23 comments
HostingSucker
2 days agoAs a gay male, and have seen and experienced a few willies in my time - I can absolutely say - size does NOT matter.
ReplySociety has placed this bizarre importance on the size of a man's penis. The mere size and girth of your willy counts for how masculine you are, how manly you are, how fertile you are, and of course, you ability to perform in bed.
How can, by merely being born with a 9inch+ willy - instantly make you a super stud in the sack , performing feats mere morals can only dream of doing?? Or spawning a litter of kids akin to rampant rabbits every time you just wave your pole at a woman??
Of course it doesnt.
I have hit the sack with some guys that would put the legendary penis of John Holmes to shame. Penis' that have registered on the Reichter Scale as an earthquake when the guy has dropped his pants and the thing hits the floor......
Yet, try as I might, I found him a total dud in the sack with zero chemistry. All I could thing of "I wish he would hurry up and leave. I have to do my online grocery shop!!!"
It is TOTALLY all about being able to use what you were born with.
WugoHeaving
5 days agoI call my penis Kelloggs, not too big, not too small, just right 😂
Replydoanything2u
About a week agoHow/where do you actually measure from? If you measure from under you get longer measure than if you measure from top.
ReplyVERYNAUGHTYBOI
More than a week agoBeing a bottom boi I only like average.
ReplyHaza2eatu
More than a week agoIm 8+ Inches and girth on point. Size matters and what matters more is if you can get it to stroke the the pussy well.
ReplyLooking4you2day
More than a week agoThis is an insightful article. So much emphasis is on size and girth. I've always subscribed to the "it's not the size but how you use it" school of thought. In all honesty, though, I prefer small and/or micropenises. It fits better and feels nicer. Big penises hurt and feel uncomfortable. It is not about size, girth or even how they are used but finding the right fit. Ultimately, though, it is a body part and does not define a person or their worth.
ReplyDilf1974
More than a week agoInteresting opinions I have a friend who does porn and I ask her this question, as porn people they get asked this a lot. And most of the women say they are 2 types, work cocks and boyfriend cocks, work cocks are 8plus inches and boyfriend cocks are 5-7 inches. As for girth the same issue applies so just be happy with what you got.
ReplyNewday2play
More than two weeks agoAnd when it comes to sexual intercourse the size of penis is directly relevant to size and elasticity of vagina.
Having an average length penis but a much thicker then average girth , smaller vaginas just will not accept him with out some discormfort and even painful for her.
Which has become a show stopper on occasions...very frustrating indeed.
So gents, be careful what you wish for and always consider her comfort, pleasure and ultimately a trembling mutual climax.
Have fun !!
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ReplyFuckudeep129
More than two weeks agoYes i hear you, i know what it's like
Brianram
More than two weeks agoI always thought that the average was 6 -6.5inches and considered myself average. Having said that I do think I also have average grith which vaguely remember as being 4.5-5inches.
ReplyLike the article suggests it is not about the size it's how well the person uses it and who it is attached to.
Dfstufssryyfdd
More than two weeks agoi have a 7 inch cock
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ReplyOutdoorEd23
More than two weeks agoSo it’s 5 😂
OpenMindPuppyLo
More than a week agoHaha 😁
iambdd
More than two weeks agoCan we get some information on girth? It seems women prefer girth over length if not both, a female play mate of mine says many men state they are very thick when their actually very average in girth but all these studies talk about is the length, she tells me a thick 5 inch cock is much more satisfying than an 8 inch thin cock, and that anything longer than 6 or 7 inches is actually uncomfortable but what is thin, average, thick and very thick from a measurement point of view?
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ReplyAMM.Editor
More than two weeks agoComments from the female members on previous blog articles (linked in this one) back this up.
iambdd
More than two weeks agoSo can we get get an article based around girth? Thin, average, thick, very thick is the options to select from here but who’s to say what category each of those are? In the length department you have inches to choose from but not small, average, long and extra long. From this article you would tick average for 5 to 5.5 in length, small for less, long for more ect so let’s get a measurement put to girth and do an article on it.
AMM.Editor
More than two weeks agoThere is very little information available, the only reference to a study we have found was a self-reported study in Italy
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8243978/
OutdoorEd23
More than two weeks agoI think hardness is the real issue,from what women have told me in the past a lot of men have half hard cocks.Ive always been complimented on how rock hard I get and stay.Im above average size and thick but the first comments are usually about the hardness.
ReplyKinkyBiCouple72
More than two weeks agoI fall into the average category and have an extremely healthy sex life, not to mention my partner can’t get enough. So, my size has certainly not dampened my enthusiasm for sex!
ReplyFunparty69
More than two weeks agoYes size does matters.. Being 9" i feel blessed🙏
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Replymilf72
17 hours agoI would love to take 9 in me but I'm really tight so it's hard some times to take.cock I love sliding up and down a nice big thick hard cock when I can eventually get some of it inside me even just the head is enough to make me cum everywhere
Funparty69
9 hours agoHappy to assist if u ever visit brissi😈
Sxcplayeh
More than two weeks agoI used to think the average was 7.5". Nevertheless I was happy with my own prowess. As it turned out, however, I'm above average in all respects.
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