Do you know the average penis size ?
Despite stereotypes and urban legends that link penis size and sexual prowess to ethnicity, the truth of the matter is that the aver penis size for men the world over is up to 6 inches.
Indeed, separate studies performed by the Journal of Urology in 1996 and Lifestyle Condoms in 2004 show that the length of the average penis falls between 5.08 and 5.9 inches.
History behind this penis size obsession
Obsessing about penis size is certainly not a recent phenomenon. Artistic depictions of gods and figures of authority dating back 2,000 years show men of position as being particularly well-endowed. Given the association between penis size and status, men have strived to increase the size of their penis using various methods since the dawn of civilization.
Penis size and genetics
Of course, genetics plays a significant role in determining penis size. Prior to puberty, the penis experiences limited growth, peaking around 2.4 inches. When a male reaches puberty, between the ages of 11 and 15, the penis begins to grow more dramatically.
During this time, penises are at different stages of development, leading to awkward locker room moments for those experience slow or delayed growth. As a result of these experiences, many men carry their insecurities about penis size into adulthood.
Small penises – do they exist?
About 0.6% of men are afflicted with profoundly small penises, or micropenises.
A micropenis is caused by a testosterone deficiency during the 2 nd and 3 rd trimesters of pregnancy. Without sufficient levels of testosterone, penis growth is stunted through to adulthood.
Although rare, micropenis cases are painful and embarrassing for those afflicted; a man with a micropenis can usually only achieve an erection of up to 2 inches in length.
Thankfully, scientific advances have lead to better penis enlargement devices that can greatly improve the micropenis condition.
Specifically, penis traction devices can result in penis size gains of up to 2.75 inches by stimulating the growth of new tissues cells within the penis chambers.
