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Scientific report on penis size

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Abstain_for_gains, Aug 29, 2017.

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  1. Abstain_for_gains

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    I realized that one of my main triggers is low self esteem and insecurity about my penis size. I won't lie here about by penis size, even though it is embarrassing. My soft penis is normally 2" long and when squeezed in by my underwear has once gone to about 1.75". My erect length is 5.5". I have always been insecure about this.

    I have seen a few posts on here debating about the average penis size so I went to PubMed (I am a scientist and this is one of the respectable sites for searching scientific publications). One of the articles that I saw was a systematic review involving a total of 15,521 men with penile measurements. I am amazed to see the results: the average erect penis is between 4.51" to 5.82" (actual average value is 5.16"). I looked at the limitations they presented in the study and one of the limitations is the racial bias. Most of the subjects were white, while only 320 were black and 445 are asians.

    If you are interested, here is the abstract in Pubmed (and there is a link there to the full article): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25487360

    Despite this, I still am worried about my size. There are some confident guys in the gym changing room who strut around naked and this makes me even more insecure. Then again, maybe they know that they are above average that's why they are very confident. Maybe average guys like me should also be confident. Of course porn (as many have already mentioned before) is not average. Having this issue for years now makes it hard for me to shake it off. I am still trying my best to be happy with what I have and I keep telling myself I am relatively normal down there.

    I am posting this because I thought maybe there are other guys who also have the same issues and maybe knowing this will help them.
     
  2. Yeah man I completely understand I use to be like that. My penis size fully erect is 7 inches and I was still worried about it because you see dudes in the porn videos and you're like "So in order to please a girl I need that?" Every relapse would literally be me measuring my dick to check it fully erect. Now I don't care anymore because I accept it. You shouldn't act like that too man, be proud of what you have(Confidence)because someone else would kill to have something like yours. Will check out the article later.
     
  3. C'mon man. 7" erect penis is way above average! I would call it large. It is hard for us average guys to understand why you would be insecure about this. o_O Maybe you are unusually small when soft, so felt awkward in changing rooms/showers. :rolleyes:
     
  4. I can understand that in respect of your flaccid penis. But when it swells it triples in size! :eek: I would have thought that is something to be happy about. Mine doubles from 2.5" to 5" & 5" girth. Its near enough to average, which is good enough for me. But, as I said above, you are only likely to be seen by other guys when you are soft in changing rooms/showers. :oops:
     
  5. Abstain_for_gains

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    Haha. Well @IGY , you are right. 7" erect is way above average. Based on that study, @sfmark12 having a 7" (98-99th percentile) erect penis means only 1-2% of the population have longer penises than him. Congrats though, I envy you! :)

    And @IGY , thanks for the words of encouragement. I guess I just need time for my self esteem to change. (to encourage you more, a 5" girth is at the 85% percentile... you are way up there :D).
     
  6. Thank you mate.

    I just wonder if there is something much deeper underlying your low self-esteem that you would define and 'measure' :rolleyes: yourself by your penis size. I have a feeling that if you were 3" soft and 6" hard, your self-esteem would remain low. If so, there is something further to explore about why & how your low self-esteem began. My guess is that it pre-dated puberty.
     
  7. Abstain_for_gains

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    You are right. I think this stems from the fact that when I was a kid I thought my penis was different (I had a dorsal incision circumcision when I was 9). Since then I would check medical books and see what a normal penis should look like. As I grew older I realized that that type of circumcision isn't so uncommon. So I let that issue go but the insecurity of being "different" remained with me. I really don't know if having an above average sized penis will change me. I have achieved a lot in my life, I like my job, I have travelled and lived in different places around the world, I have lots of friends, I keep my body in shape by going to the gym and I have received compliments about these things. I have also been told that I look good, (handsome sometimes cute haha). I'm 38 but I still get ID'd when I buy a beer at the grocery. I'm not bragging. I'm just saying despite external affirmations, I still suffer self esteem issues. I really don't know the real reason or how to address this. I know I sound crazy but it's a part of myself that I really don't understand but I'm working hard to fix this. :)
     
  8. Yeah, I can see how that affected you and why your penis became a focus much earlier than it would otherwise have done. At least you have a great many things going for you. So, coming to terms with this long standing insecurity should help to assuage your low self-esteem. I certainly hope so. :) God bless.
     
  9. Abstain_for_gains

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    Thanks so much!
     
  10. Mavricko

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    Most people lie about their height in real life when they are right in front of you. When I was at school people used to claim they were two inches taller than they were. I imagine the same lying about penis size is even more common since it can't even be seen. I'd even say that men that are involved in studies must be confident about themselves. So it's possible that it's even on the upper end of normal what they are saying in studies. We can't say as we are straight males. Gay males probably have a better idea of what's average for them , since they have experienced first hand. I say gay males and not females..as females probably find size harder to gauge considering they haven't measured their own..men in general are going to be doing more handy work and know what an inch is anyway..etc

    Without going into too much detail I used to watch porn and one male actor used to be in a few scenes. I read a blog by him about someone recognising him at an airport. Turns out he's only 5ft 6 and 7 inches erect. In porn scenes it looks more like 5ft 11 and 9 inches. Camera angles are very deceiving in porn and people lie a lot about everything in their life. Just look at social media and people trying to act like they have a perfect life.

    People are even more likely to lie on the internet behind their computers. I can say my penis is 9 inches to try to increase my self esteem and reduce yours. But it isn't. I've been with girls that think my penis is small and girls that think it's big. Or that's what they say as girls like to play mind games, shit test etc. I was with a girl once that claimed I was 3 inches smaller than I am and that she was taller than me. She had heels on and is probably 3 inches smaller than me barefoot.

    I don't take anything at face value anymore.

    You've got to remember penis size isn't important. It's general personality compatibility, hygiene, being in shape etc that attracts . Especially for the long haul.

    I imagine most men get lowered self esteem when this sort of stuff comes up because most men fall in the 4.5-6 inches range anyway...and don't forget varying heights and how a same size penis is going to look bigger on a short male

    just rambling here...5.5 is normal..don't worry about it..lol
     
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  11. Abstain_for_gains

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    @Mavricko thanks so much for your insight. I know that guys lie about a lot of things and I like it here in NoFap where I can be really honest. I know I should be fine but I guess little things that I see or read can do a big damage on my self esteem. I am working hard to be more confident and I think I'm getting there. Posts like yours and @IGY are extremely helpful. I can't stress that enough :) Mind if I ask your penis size? I was thinking this can be a blog to give everyone an idea of what is "normal"
     
  12. Doc88

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    I also have a 7" penis but the kind of porn I watch has made me feel like I am smaller than average. That's the effect it will have on you.

    5.5 is average, 7 might be large, but unless you are gigantic then all porn will do is make you feel worthless and tiny. Without it, we will hopefully feel normal again.
     
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  13. Doc88

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    So how does that explain the issue with Indian men finding Western condom sizes too large?

    And why is there barely any difference in penis size across the world in studies?

    This is a porn fuelled insecurity that turns the insecurity itself into a fetish. You need to let your mind let go of it and accept that like it or not (and part of your brain seems to not want to believe this) you and your penis are normal.
     
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  14. In basic, I looked around in the shower once and saw that i was pretty average. I have small hands and feet, though, so that seems not to be a good indicator.
     
  15. gsherman100

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    Mine is actually below average some where around 4”s when erect. I’ve always been fairly comfortable with what I have. Of course there were times of insecurity, but since quiting PMO i’ve noticed my erections feeling much stronger and having intense sexual energy (in a good way because it feels natural and not self induced) and I’m only 2 1/2 weeks in with no PMO. And besides, just like how woman don’t want to be viewed as merely a conduit for sex they in turn shouldn’t let penis size be a deal breaker to ending a relationship.

    Before I was only comfortable with what I have. Now I’m happy with it.
     
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  16. Hell, being an African American male I am expected to be able to metaphorically and sometimes physically touch the floor while flaccid (and standing, no less) and seeing as I am not, I am often mocked (behind my back) by African American women, which has caused a dislike for myself for being black as well as other blacks in general. I'm not trying to hijack the thread or make it about race, but what I say is indeed true...
     
  17. ClaudeDuval

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    I was never embarrassed about my penis size but I did start PE(penis enhancement) just because I like to experiment with my body through modification and drugs. Jelqing, Bathmate pump, Cialus, etc. Before having sex I like to use the bathmate and take cialus, gives you much more girth and hardness. If I was still single hooking up with random girls there's no way I'd go without it. It landed my girl in the doctors office(goin too deep). If you're really concerned about it, give PE a try.
     
  18. ludwig1

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    im about the same 2 inches soft and no girth but never had a complaint when hard
     
  19. Vulkan

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    Yes porn can even make those with large sizes insecure. 8" and I thought it is average, when you see the monster-sizes in porn daily you feel small. Was very surprised to find out my size is already quite rare.
     
  20. There are grower, who are small when flaccid who grow lots and there are showers who are always at length and just get hard.

    Showers are the one who walk around change rooms naked. Growers walk around with a towel
     
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