What Is the Average Penis Size? Here's the Science-Backed Answer
Table of Contents
- The Average Penis Length
- Penis Size: Perceptions vs Reality
- Does Penis Size Matter?
- Should You Be Worried About Your Penis Size?
Let’s face it. No matter how open you are with your friends, you’ve likely never sat down to talk about penis size. And if you have, you probably added an inch or two, haven’t you?
But here’s the thing. Most guys look to porn to see how they measure up against other men.
Porn doesn’t exactly have a reputation for a realistic depiction of the average male penis size. So how can you truly know whether your penis is average or a fun size Snickers bar?
To ease your worries and give you a conclusive answer backed by science, we’ve gathered the results from the most authentic sources on the size of your manhood.
Get ready to explore the data on average penis size — both the long and the short of it.
The Average Penis Length
15,521. That’s the number of men who voluntarily stripped down to get their johnsons measured for what’s hailed as the most definitive penis-size study ever.
Published in the British Journal of Urology, the study measured both the average flaccid (non-erect) and erect penis size. Given the massive number of participants, this is as close as we’ll ever get to finding a conclusive answer.
The results of this girthiest study proved what experts have been telling us all along. At 3.61 inches flaccid and 5.17 inches erect, the average penis is far from the battering rams you’ve seen in porn. And yes, that means the eggplant emoji is a lie!
But here’s the kicker. Most guys with modest manhoods would never get buck naked and erect in front of a total stranger. Even if it’s for science. That’s why these studies are bound to attract guys who lean on the bigger side. As a result, the true average size may be even smaller than what this study has reported.
In contrast, most people believe that the average penis is 6 inches or larger, leaving expectations and reality in a sword fight.
Penis Size: Perceptions vs Reality
Three of the world’s 10 most visited websites are porn sites. They are PornHub, XVideos, and XNXX. If you were born and raised on the same planet as the rest of us, you’ve visited at least one of them before.
Apart from making your partner jealous, porn can have many other side effects. Unrealistic penis expectations are at the top of that list. So if you’re feeling intimidated by the beef bayonets of porn stars, you’re not alone.
In all fairness, the blame goes beyond porn. That’s because our own perceptions are flawed. Take the results from a survey by Health Bridge Limited as an example. The UK company asked men and women to share what they believe the average penis size is.
When they averaged the responses, they found that women believe the average penis is 5.43 inches in length. Surprisingly (maybe not that surprising), men were cockier with their estimate of the average penis length at 5.55 inches.
When asked about the ideal penis length, women reported 6.22 inches whereas men declared 6.53 inches as the ideal penis size on average.
Are you noticing a pattern here? Whether it’s from watching more porn or feeling the need to exaggerate, as men, we are the hardest critics of our own dicktators.
Does Penis Size Matter?
For men who got the short end of the stick, it’s common to think their humble manhood might come in the way of satisfying their partner. But here’s the truth. Ask any woman and she’ll tell you there’s a lot more to enjoyable sex than penis size or even penetration.
The results from the same British survey prove as much. Out of all the female respondents, roughly one out of ten said penis size is very important. The vast majority said that penis size is somewhat important but nothing major for them. Whereas the remaining women said that penis size doesn’t matter at all.
Similarly, another massive study of 52,031 men and women reported that 85% of women were satisfied with their partner’s penis size. But here’s the kick in the balls. The same survey found that only 55% of men were happy with their size.
We’re seeing the same pattern repeat here. Whether you’re packing a knight’s sword or an assassin's dagger, women don’t care. All you need is to embrace your package and flaunt it. Trust us, confidence is sexy as hell!
If you're wondering what underwear style is preferred by your partner, head on over to our boxers vs briefs battle.
Should You Be Worried About Your Penis Size?
Let’s sum up the facts. The average penis looks nothing like the eggplant emoji. Porn and exaggeration have led to gross overestimation in our perception of average.
Still, you don’t need to be packing heat to warm things up in bed and have a great time with your partner. Most people don’t base their relationships on the size of their partner’s manhood.
If you’re still feeling insecure about your size, know that there’s a lot you can do about it. From getting in shape to improving your social skills to changing your mindset, you can boost your appeal in many ways.
But what if you want something that will work right now?
Here’s an idea. Ditch your boring underwear and get some exciting boxer briefs. Seriously. The best men's boxer brief can add some serious spice to the bedroom. Not only will it make you look good in all the right places, but it will also grab the attention of that special someone.
Just think about it for a second. Luxury products come packed in evocative packaging for a reason. It makes the product look and feel good. So give your partner a dazzling gift to unwrap by putting on some exciting boxer briefs. You’ll look great. Your partner will feel great. It’s a win for everyone!
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