A study involving 15,000 men has concluded the average size of a penis and this might be different from what was earlier considered to be a norm. The research analysis comprised a total of seventeen studies which showed that an erect penis has an average length of about 5.16 inches while that of a flaccid one is 3.6 inches.
This is absolutely against the widely accepted norm which argues that the average length of the penis is 6 inches. The study has found that the length of the penis and the girth ranges from 1.9 inches to 8.3 inches when it is erect. The psychiatrist who had taken part I this study hoped that the findings will help men who suffer from the problem of small penis anxiety. These men feel that their penis is smaller than the average size. This study would help in counseling men who suffer from such anxiety.
This study is the first systematic and formal review of the measurements of a penis. It is also an attempt to create a graphical depiction of the penis size distribution. Though the study involves a large number of men, it does not take into consideration men from different races. Researchers who have been involved have expressed that the penis size of a man is the contributing factor in Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It is a disorder by which you are not sure about your look and spend a considerable amount of time worrying about it. This might include worries about:
- Weight;
- Certain parts of the body;
- Penis size in men.
This disorder can sometimes lead to great deal of distress. Hopefully, this study can help these people to certain extent.
Penis Enlargement Methods
Here is some ways by which you can increase the size of your penis.
The Vacuum Pump
This is a cylindrical shaped device that sucks the air out of the penis. You just have to stick your penis in it and the device, in turn, will draw the extra amount of blood into it. This makes it erect and tad longer. After that, you can clamp off the penis with the help of a tight ring. This keeps the blood from leaking out. However, it has some drawbacks:
- The effect lasts as long as the ring is on it;
- Using it over twenty times can cause a damage to the tissue
This method is also used for treating erectile dysfunction in men.
Stretching with the Help of Weights
Stretching exercises with weight would not bulk up the penis as it is no muscle. But if you hang off weights from a flaccid penis then it might stretch it to some extent. The only thing is that you will need some significant amount of dedication. You might even have to wear a weight strapped to the penis for almost eight hours a day. In the end, you might be lucky to gain about half an inch. Like all other methods, this too has its own risks, like:
- Bursting of the blood vessels;
- Tearing of the tissue
Pills and Lotions
These are known to contain minerals, vitamins, hormones, and herbs and are claimed to increase the size of the penis. However, these products are considered to be pretty harmful to the body.
Does Penis Enlargement Surgery Work?
There are mainly two types of penis enlargement surgery.
Lengthening of the Penis
The most common process is to cut off the ligament which is known to connect the penis and the pelvic bone. This provides some amount of shaft which on average is less than an inch in order o become visible outside the body. The surgery is done to reveal what has been hidden. In order to prevent the ligament from reattaching, the patient needs stretch devices or weights for about six months, daily.
Widening of the Penis
If you think that your penis is too thin, there are more controversial procedures to thicken it by using:
- Tissue graft;
- Implanted fat;
- Silicone
Canadian Health&Care Mall mentions that these procedures aren’t yet confirmed to be safe and effective for increasing the length and thickness of a penis in an adult. There are some risks of penis enlargement surgery such as:
- Reduced sensitivity;
- Damage to the nerve;
- Infections;
- Difficulty in developing an erection;
- Uneven penis