The true average is up to an inch smaller, the researchers revealed. A revelation for anyone overly-concerned with how their phallus stacks up. The average penis size without an erection measures between 3 and 4 inches, and the average penis size with an erection is between 5 and 6 inches, states Abbas Kanani, pharmacist at Chemist Click. Want a solid comparison? The biggest study to date, published in the journal BJU International , measured the members of 15, men across the globe.
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Measuring your penis
Connect with a U. Start now. If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. The articles on Health Guide are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Statistically speaking, most guys have a normal penis. A review found that the average erect penis size is 5.
About normal penis size
Human penises vary in size on a number of measures, including length and circumference when flaccid and erect. Besides the natural variability of human penises in general, there are factors that lead to minor variations in a particular male, such as the level of arousal , time of day, room temperature, anxiety level, sport activity and frequency of sexual activity. Compared to other primates, including large examples such as the gorilla, the human penis is thickest, both in absolute terms and relative to the rest of the body. Measurements vary, with studies that rely on self-measurement reporting a significantly higher average than those with a health professional measuring. As of [update] , a systematic review of 15, men, and the best research to date on the topic, as the subjects were measured by health professionals, rather than self-measured, has concluded that the average length of an erect human penis is
Many scientific researchers have tried to answer the question that males — and females — worldwide want clear information about: What size is the average penis? Many people experience anxiety about whether their penis is big enough and if it will satisfy a sexual partner. Often, however, these fears are unfounded. A research article notes that most males believe the average length for an erect penis is around In fact, the average is much smaller.
