A study was conducted in an attempt to determine what women think is the ideal penis size for a one-day relationship and long-term relationship.
The results obtained showed that the average penis size at one time point was 16. 2 cm long and 12. 7 cm in diameter. For long-term relationships, women preferred a penis 16 cm long and 12. 1 cm in diameter.
What determines the size of the penis?
Penis size is affected by a combination of genes (sex chromosomes) received from parents at conception. Human sex chromosomes determine biological sex and secondary sex characteristics.
The Y chromosome from the father affects the genes responsible for the development and fertility of the male genitals. The length and diameter of the penis depends on the X chromosome obtained from the mother. Chromosome X contains 900-1400 genes, while chromosome Y contains only about 70-200 genes, which explains its effect on penile development. Other factors that affect penis size:
- the amount of androgenic hormone in the mother's body in the early stages of fetal development;
- testosterone and growth hormone levels during puberty;
- effects of chlorpyrifos penticides, polyfluoroalkyls, triclosan and bisphenol on fetal development;
- the effect of environmental estrogens on the body during puberty.
The size of the penis also depends on the baby’s nutrition in the womb and the first years of life. Malnutrition can lead to hormonal disorders and slow development of the whole body and thus the penis.
How to determine the size of the penis?
At rest, it is not necessary to determine the size of the penis, as the length and diameter of the penis may vary depending on external factors (for example, the length of the penis may decrease by 50% and 20%, respectively). -30% district). The size of the penis in the erect state should be measured. To measure the length of the penis, a centimeter tape is used to measure the distance from the base of the penis to the end of the tip.
A soft tape measure or a non-stretching rope can be used to measure the diameter of the erect penis. For accurate results, wrap a ribbon or rope around the thickest part of your penis. When using a tape measure, you only need to look at the number you received when you connected the ends. Using a rope, straighten it and measure the distance from the mark to the end of the rope by one centimeter.
Average penis size
The size of the penis depends on the age of the man. A large spike in penile growth occurs in boys between the ages of 10 and 14. Average penis size by age:
- 10-11 years - 4, 1-7, 9 cm;
- 12 years - 5, 1-10, 2 cm;
- Up to 13 years - 5, 1-12 cm;
- Up to 14 years - 6, 1-13, 98 cm;
- 15 years old - 7, 9-14, 99 cm;
- Up to 16 years - 9, 9-14, 99 cm;
- Up to 17 years - 9, 9-16 cm;
- Up to 18 years - 10, 93-17 cm.
The size of the penis is considered normal if the penis is longer than 6 cm at rest and 9. 3 cm when erect. The smaller penis indicates a pathology (micropenis) that is usually diagnosed at birth.
The average penis size of men over the age of 17 was examined in 2014 by U. S. health professionals. The study involved 15, 521 men. Average penis sizes:
- length of the penis at rest - 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 an increase in the anatomically normal size of the penis is an indication for penis extension surgery. A surgeon should be consulted before enlarging the penis.
Ways to enlarge the penis
Penis enlargement methods vary depending on which part of the penis the patient wants to enlarge. The head of the penis can be enlarged 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 by one and a half to two years).
You can use lipofilling to increase the thickness of your penis. During the procedure, the patient's adipose tissue is injected under the skin of the penis. Lipofilling allows you to increase the width of your penis by up to one cm.
Various methods are used to surgically enlarge the penis. Ways to enlarge your penis:
- ligamentotomy (extension of the penis by incision of the ligament that secures the penis to the pubic bone);
- phalloplasty (prostheses are performed to enlarge the penis).
If an increase in the diameter of the penis is warranted, a muscle tissue transplant may be performed. The operation allows you to increase the thickness of the penis to three to four inches.
The technique of penis enlargement is selected by the surgeon after prior consultation based on the patient's needs, indications, and contraindications to the surgery.
How to increase your penis with exercises
None of the studies performed confirmed the effectiveness of the exercises in permanent penis enlargement. Penile stretching exercises can lead to bruising, vascular damage, redness, numbness, and swelling in the penis area. Enlargement of the penis with exercise can also result in an inability to maintain an erection.
How does penis enlargement surgery work?
Before ligamentotomy, in the evening and in the morning before surgery, the patient must refuse food, and two hours before surgery - out of water. Penis enlargement surgery is performed under intravenous anesthesia.
During penis enlargement surgery, the doctor makes an incision in the ligament that connects the vulva and penis and releases the inside of the penis. After removing the hidden part from the outside, the doctor will fix it in the desired position. The duration of the operation is up to half an hour.
Penis enlargement can have a temporary effect on pain, mild swelling, and bruising in the area of the penis. If necessary, the surgeon may prescribe painkillers for several days.
Ligamentotomy or wall surgery?
Ligamentotomy or wall surgery is performed to enlarge the penis. Phalloplasty is performed only in strict indications (for micropenis, if the penis is damaged after non-transformative surgery).
Unlike ligamentotomy, wall surgery can have negative consequences. Possible complications of wall plastic surgery:
- damage to the rectum or bladder;
- extinction of the displaced wing;
- pelvic bleeding;
- long-term drainage is required (a device that collects blood and fluid from the wound).
After surgery, scars may appear and mobility and tenderness in the area of the penis may decrease. 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 temporarily enlarging the penis, causing the blood vessels in the penis to fill with blood and swell. The pump is contraindicated in men who have a blood disorder, are prone to thrombosis, and are also taking blood thinners.
How to enlarge your penis at home?
Extending the penis at home is impossible. The use of creams, folk remedies (bee bites) and penis-stretching exercises can lead to problems in achieving and maintaining an erection, tissue ruptures, and damage to the ligaments that connect the penis to the body.
How much can you enlarge your penis?
Ligamentotomy can be used to enlarge the penis by three to five inches. The exact answer will be given by the surgeon at a preliminary consultation after the examination.