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Small Penis
Small Penis
Source: Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
There is no one standard size for all men. The average size of penis differs based on race, ethnicity, body habitus and geographical factors. Various studies have revealed differences in average penile size.
- An Indian study involving 93 men revealed a mean flaccid penile length of 3.23 inches and a mean erect length of 5.12 inches.
- An American study from San Francisco revealed mean flaccid penile length of 3.4 inches and erect length of 5.07 inches
- A study from Argentina involving 800 men revealed a flaccid penis length of 4.48 inches and stretched penile length of 5.98 inches.
Many men are curious to know how their penises stand compared to the average. Unfortunately, general curiosity can sometimes give way to full-on obsession and anxiety about penis size. This can be an unhealthy and often unnecessary fixation, especially because most men who think their penises are too small have perfectly normal-sized penises.
Since the average penis size is smaller and generally less important to sexual partners than most men believe, it is likely that most men’s worries about size are unnecessary. Nevertheless, if you find that the size of your penis is causing you frequent anxiety or distress, talk to your health care provider or therapist about your concerns.