A study was conducted in 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 penis size for a single appointment was 16. 2 cm in length and 12. 7 cm in diameter. For long-term relationships, women preferred a penis with a length of 16 cm and a diameter of 12. 1 cm.
What determines the size of the penis?
Penis size is affected by the combination of genes (sex chromosomes) received from parents at the time of 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 contains only about 70-200 genes, which explains her influence on penis development. Other Factors Affecting Penis Size:
- the amount of androgen hormone in the mother's body at an early stage of the 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 in the process of fetal development;
- the effect of environmental estrogen on the body during puberty.
The size of the penis also depends on the feeding of the baby in the womb and during the first years of life. Malnutrition can lead to hormonal disruption and slow development of the entire body, including the penis.
How to determine the size of the penis?
It is not necessary to determine the size of the penis in a calm state, since the length and diameter of the penis can vary depending on external factors (for example, from 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 it is necessary to measure the distance from the base of the penis to the end of its tip.
A soft tape measure or non-elastic string can be used to measure the diameter of an erect penis. For an accurate result, wrap tape or string around the thickest part of your penis. When using a tape measure, you just have to look at the number you get when you connect the ends. Using the string, straighten it 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 large spike in penile growth occurs in boys between the ages of 10 and 14. 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 - from 6. 1 to 13. 98 cm;
- 15 years - from 7, 9 to 14, 99 cm;
- 16 years - from 9. 9 to 14. 99 cm;
- 17 years - from 9. 9 to 16 cm;
- 18 years - from 10, 93 to 17 cm.
Penis size is considered normal if the penis is longer than 6cm at rest and more than 9. 3cm in erection. A smaller penis indicates a condition (micropenis) which 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 size:
- the 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 the desire to enlarge the anatomically normal size of the penis is an indication for penile enlargement surgery. Before penis enlargement, consultation with a surgeon is required.
Ways to enlarge your 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. The contour of the penis allows for a short-term effect (the head of the penis increases from one and a half to two years).
You can increase the thickness of the penis by 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 (penis lengthening occurs by incision of the supporting ligament that fixes the penis to the pubic bone);
- phalloplasty (implants are performed to enlarge the penis).
If there is an indication for penis diameter enlargement, muscle tissue transplantation can also be performed. The operation allows you to increase the thickness of the penis up to three or four cm.
The penis enlargement technique is chosen by the surgeon in a preliminary consultation, depending on the patient's needs, indications and contraindications for the operation.
How to enlarge your penis with exercises
None of the studies that have been conducted confirm the effectiveness of exercise for permanent penis enlargement. Penis enlargement exercises can cause 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 penis enlargement surgery going?
Before the ligamentotomy in the evening and in the morning before the operation, the patient must refuse food, and two hours before the operation - from water. Penis enlargement surgery is performed under intravenous anesthesia.
During penis enlargement surgery, the doctor makes an incision in the ligament that connects the pubis and the penis and clears the inside of the penis. After removing the hidden part on the outside, the doctor fixes it in the desired position. The duration of the operation lasts 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 can prescribe pain medication 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 a micropenis is present, if the penis is damaged due to trauma, after sex reassignment surgery).
Unlike ligamentotomy, phalloplasty can have negative consequences. Possible complications of phalloplasty:
- damage to the rectum or bladder;
- dying of the displaced flap;
- pelvic bleeding;
- long-term need for drainage (a device that collects blood and fluids from a wound).
After the operation, scars may appear and there may be a decrease in mobility and sensitivity in the penis area. When comparing risks and possible complications, a ligamentotomy is the best option.
Popular questions
Can a penis be enlarged with a pump?
The pump is a vacuum method for temporary penile enlargement, whereby the blood vessels in the penis fill with blood and swell. The use of the pump is contraindicated in men who have blood diseases, predisposition to thrombosis and also take anticoagulants.
How to enlarge your penis at home?
It is impossible to lengthen the penis at home. The use of creams, folk remedies (bee stings) and penis enlargement exercises can cause problems in achieving and maintaining an erection, lacerations of the tissues 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 provide the exact answer in a preliminary consultation after the examination.