Average Penis Size
It’s natural for us to be curious about sex, and discovering how other people look or act reassures us of how close or far from “normal” we really are! That’s why sex researchers have set out on the challenging task of measuring every last detail … from anatomy - to sexual practice - to sexual preference, etc., etc…
However, the task was (and still is) easier said than done, with widely varying opinions and the unreliability of certain methods of measuring what’s hot, what’s not, and every possible inch in between. Thus, the figures shown below come from various sources and reporting bodies, covering a broad representation of actual facts and figures.
So, let’s take a look at some of the more common curiosities…
Penis Length
The vast majority of men measure between five and seven inches when fully erect. According to the Kinsey Institute (founded by Dr. Alfred Kinsey in 1947) the average length of an adult penis measures just less than six inches. However, the British Journal of Urology puts the average length of a penis at 5.08 inches, while the International Journal of Impotence Research puts it at 5.35 inches. A non-erect penis usually measures somewhere between 3 to 4 inches.
The current, living record holder for the longest reported penis in the world is Jonah Falcon, who can be seen in an HBO documentary called Private Dicks: Men Exposed. He measures in at 9.5 inches in length when flaccid and 13.5 inches in length when erect.
Back when the famous Kinsey Report - the first ever scientific study of real peoples’ sex lives - was initially released in 1948, Dr. Kinsey found that the smallest reported penis was 1.75 inches when erect.
A man who has an erect penis that measures less that 7 cm (or just over 2 inches) is considered to have a micro penis. The condition can usually be treated with hormone therapy or surgery.
Penis Girth
The average girth of an erect penis is between 4.7 to 5.1 inches in circumference, reports the British Journal of Urology International. How about the girth of the fella who holds the world record for longest penis? It’s a lot like grabbing at the middle of males forearm when it is flexed!
Since the majority of women’s sensitive nerve endings are concentrated near the opening of the vagina, a wider penis will have more impact (than a longer penis) on her sexual enjoyment. Why is this? Because putting more pressure on the vestibular (clitoral) bulbs –the erectile tissue next to the Clitoris and extending one on either side of the vaginal orifice - gives a woman the sense of feeling ‘filled up’ while her partner is inside her.
Height and Penis Size
Is there any connection? Most assume that a tall man will usually have a large penis; a shorter man, a smaller penis. However, this isn’t entirely the case. American sexologists, Masters and Johnson, measured the penis lengths of over 300 men and found there was little correlation. An Italian study of approximately 500 men echoed this point, finding only a small correlation between height and penis length.
Flaccid versus Erect
Can you tell the size of an erection based on when it’s limp? An article in Psychology Today said this about the relationship between flaccid and erect penises, “Among men, there is no consistent relationship between the size of the flaccid penis and its full erect length. In one study of 80 men, researchers found that increases from flaccid to erect lengths ranged widely, from less than a quarter inch to 3.5 inches longer.
An analysis of more than a thousand measurements taken by sex researcher Alfred Kinsey shows that shorter flaccid penises tend to gain about twice as much length as longer flaccid penises. Kinsey's data showed that about 12% of penises gained one-third or less of their total length with an erection, and about 7% doubled in length when erect.
(Note: the correct way to measure a penis is explained in our article on Average Penis Size.
Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) put out a report which estimates that (worldwide) only 30% of males aged 15 and up are circumcised. In comparison, The CDC estimates that about 65% of all newborn boys get circumcised in the US, though the practice of circumcising boys for medical and cosmetic reasons has become controversial.
Circumcision rates vary by religion and nationality. Almost all Jewish and Muslim males in the world have circumcised penises, and together they account for about 70% of all circumcised males globally.
The US has the highest proportion of males circumcised for non-religious reasons. 75% of non-Jewish, non-Muslim American men are circumcised; in Canada, it’s only 30%; in the U.K, it's 20%; in Australia it's 6%.
Some Other Sex Stats
Sexual Peak
The age of 18 is considered the peak time regarding a man’s supply of testosterone. However, peak hormone levels don’t necessarily equal peak sexual performance!
Average Length of Sex
Worried that everyone is having better, longer and more sex than you? The findings of a survey of sex therapists revealed that they believe the optimal length of sexual intercourse is 3 to 13 minutes, with a median time that was 7.3 minutes. The study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that each couple that participated had their own time averages, which depended on factors like energy levels and sexual desire.
Sexual Frequency
The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles conducted interviews with almost 20,000 men and women, and found that for women between the ages of 20-29 and men between the ages of 25-34, the maximum number of times they had sex was 5 times per week. By the time men and women reach an age of 55-59, the frequency declined to twice a week for men, and for more than half the female respondents, zero times weekly.
Sexual Dysfunction
Most men aren’t eager to talk about sexual problems, but nearly all of them have experienced problems in the bedroom. The most common issues include decreased libido, Premature Ejaculation , or Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Risk factors for some of these problems include diabetes, heart disease, neurological conditions, smoking, circulation problems, and certain medications.
Final Thoughts
Most men are concerned that things like penis size and sexual frequency are important factors in pleasing a woman, and if any of these stats make you feel like you fall short, there’s no need to worry. As far as stimulating women during intercourse is concerned, the numbers don’t matter as much as ‘effort to please’ – there is no substitute for being considerate, attentive and honing your skills in order to pleasure your partner! So, throw away the measuring tape and focus on maximizing your talents instead - because ultimately, things like size aren’t indicators of good sex anyway!
normal, better then normal :)
i'm 19, and my tool is just above 5 inches.., is that ok??.., can it still grow like bigger?.., can anyone tell me how??..., need an answer please, ASAP.
Your are fine.!!! You have nothing to worry about...
it stops growin when ur 25
Alright I'm 18 gonna be 19 tomorrow! I'm a good 7-7.5 rock hard but I'm only 2-2.5 when I'm soft. I was just wondering is this normal or can I do something to change my limp size cause I'm bout ta go into the forces and I don't wanna be showering wid a bunch of other guys and feel small cause I know I'm big and my girlfriend loves the sex cause we foreplay and other stuff and it is so arousing and it feels so exotic we just turn eachother on like an inferno so if u would just get back to me on that I would appreciate it greaty.
dude, you should care more about WHY they are looking at your tool in the shower...no one cares about the limp size. :/
i am twelve and i am just into puberty i have a 5 7/8 - 6 incher is this normal? but it isnt very wide + fat
Ok. This has been bugging the hell outta me. I want to get the most out of my penis (Like, get it to be as large as possible) without doing any pre-requisite. Something like, diet, or temperature, or something like that. I wanna know because I've been told I have a large penis. I'm 15. At my prime at 14, I was 8 1/2 in long. I'm not kidding. I swear. So, now it's not as big, and I want that size ability back so that I might be able per chance to get into porno. I'm willing to do anything.
bro men are in their prime till their late 20's
You have to exersice your Penis, its a big muscle you just have to get bloodflow going in more...
trust me when rock hard i am 7.5 inches.. if i didnt exercise it it owuld be a little shorter..
also with atleast 8 inches you cann get into porn... what matters is mostly girth and how long you can stay up.
i just got a bj from my gf...and i don't know exactly how much around my penis is..but i know its around 7 and a half...my gf loves it..well judging by her facial expression when she first saw my penis..
hi im teen girl and i just want to say i dont no y everybodys obsessed w having big junk because most girls, tho they wont aadmit it, like it small. i do :)
well im 19 going own 20 and im still a virgin until i get married i thank 5-7 inches is good enough for me ladies do you really want a freaking 12inch dick to make your pussy lose as hell fellas if ur 5inches i believe that is hella good cause i dont wont no lose as pussy....
I'm 16, 180 lbs and 6 foot 3,completely honest, and I'm 8 inches. Most of my friends tell me that I'm alot bigger than they are and out of all my friends there's only one who said he has an 8 incher too. My girlfriend even said that I'm the biggest shes seen. I'm dominatly white but I'm a mix of everything. I read the article and saw that 6 inches is average but I still feel small any advice? No bullshit please.
8inches is pretty damn good. its nothing to be ashamed of. trust me when i tell you thats more than enough to get the job done. don't let your self-esteem issue get the best of you. all you'll do is make yourself an emotional wreck over nothing, like someone who gets a 95 on a quiz but gets mad because its not a 100. don't stress, your set.
im about 7 inches. And looking down at it. i feel small. but if you look in a mirror(Like a Long vertical one that you can see you whole body) trust me you will see what everyone else sees. And you wont feel so small.
(I'm still a virgin) but I do have a girlfriend, and we're both ready to have sex, the only problem is...there's no where for us to do it. (we might have to wait till were old enough, like once we've moved out and stuff...but I don't want to wait that long..) any advice??? (we don't just want a quickie, we want something intimate, and romantic....please help!!!!
Im 17, and my gf and i have been together for 7 months. it's been a month and a half since we've had sex, but that's because we have to wait until her parents go out. which isn't common, and it's very dangerous. So be patient, figure out your system, and be happy with few-and-far-betweens.
I dont know if i can help you, but i'll try. I was 16 when I lost my virginity, back in january actually. I'm assuming that both of your and her parents arent/wont beaccepting of you doing it there, but if, maybe when they are out....? Another idea is in a park/wood area, with sufficient blankets, however your girl may not like it (its very hard to relax when you are cold!) I'm assuming that your girl is also a virgin, so some other advice - spend a lot of time arousing her before intercourse! You've probably read it a lot, but really, the first few times a girl has sex, it is REALLY painful (it was for me), so having her a bit more aroused can help.
Sadly you may have to wait until an opening occurs. Depending on your age and sexual level of arousal I reccomend being patient. If you can't stand it. It may sound a little dirty but sex in the woods isn't that bad as a last resort. Heh just remember to bring a blanket and a pillow and to wrap your tool
No homo but reading some of you guys stories made me more secure in my size. I'm about 5.9 in. *Hard* and 4.6 around *the thickest part* and I used to think I was pretty small but now I see I'm average! (or maybe a bit above, we all like to think that lol.) But yes it is all in the stroke lol I've had sex and I've pleasured girls but I thought Its cuz my skills made up for what I lack, but I guess I don't lack so much haha
Im 18 going to be 19 soon & im about 5.8 inches, i think im good enough but im not sure & im a virgin so ladies is my size good enough?
im only 5 in erect and 14 yrs old is th normal
im almost fifteen (this month) and im 8 is that really a problem
im 15 years old and i measured my length up to 5.5 inches and i want to know if that is okay because alot of girls at my school r very sexually active and have been obviously hinting me and my friends to get it on with them but im worried that my size isnt good enough so is 5.5 really okay, i want an answer quick because i cant wait , also im asian and part white, my grandfather was white
Stop worrying, man! The only thing that matters is your skill. So there is no need for big dick for sex with an ordinary girl. Big size is good only for having sex with escort girls or other ladies that have sex more than frequently, if you know what I mean :)
check it girls in my neighborhood tell niggas all the time that size doesnt matter yu just have to have that spice while having sexual intercourse. if theres no spice then it aint nuttin but just sex.. toss in some positions and communicate with each other.. a lil role play works swell too
To all you little kids out there... LEARN TO READ!!! You are young, give it time and you will get bigger, race does NOT matter because I have plenty of Black friends with tiny penis' and plenty of Asian friends with huge penis' so stop blaming everything on your race and if a girl wants to have sex with you DO IT WITH PROTECTION!!!
im 13 i watch porn and i look at my penis (while hard) it looks nothing like from the movies is it because im too young scorpion2763@gmail.com please email
Okay I am 19 and ive been concerned with my size for a while I am gunna say average is around 5 1/2 - 6... I no for a fact that it is below average for my age and I have wanting to consult my doctor on it... Anyways I have a girlfriend one year next month and weve had our fare share of sex and she says she is in love with the oral its amazing, however when it comes to intercourse I feel like I just dont cut it.. Comments from anyone? Prefrably women!
Okay i know i'm a bit late on this one dude but in all honesty don't be afraid to ask her how if is and tell her to be honest. no matter what she's tells you take it as a chance to make it better. one trick i like to use to make it feel even better is rubbing just below her clit while while doin it and in doggie let your stuff smack her clit. but dont forget to ask her what she likes best she's usually not afraid to tell you
Stop worrying about your size. As long as you know how to use your stuff, you're fine.
Seeing that you are reaching your year-mark, spend A LOT of time on foreplay.
Naturally, it takes a while for women to come anyways, focus on her pleasure and in turn you will also build your confidence to be a skilled lover.
im just un 6 inches and i just turnd 14 is that good?
Alls ima say is im 17 with 6inches soft and 10 inches hard on a good day, mostly 9.5..Most girls i was with felt nothing but pleasure others says it hurts like hell..Just depends on the girl your with..
My mans penis is a full 6 inches erect. SUPER HOT! I want to fuck him so bad right now!
I'm 15 and iv measured my penis(hard) and it's about 5 inches on a good day. Is that good for my age?
Hi all
Im 13 and i just measured my penis (hard).It was just over 3 and a half inches is this average for a teen my age.
My penis is just 3.25 inches hard. What percent of men are longer?
Ok, my bf has an 8 1/2 to 9 in. cock, and sometimes when we have sex, he hits my vaginal wall and it hurts like hell! Some girls like it rougher, but it is very painful for me, is there anything I can do about that? I mean i don't want to take away any pleasure from him.... If it means I just have to suck it up and deal with it, I guess I'll just have to learn to live with it.
your talking about your cervix and if it hurts you the only thing u can do is dont let him go so deep. im sure ur bf doesnt want to hurt you, quite the opposite. talk to him about
Try masterbating. The more you do it the less it hurts.
If it's length you're worried about don't put it in all the way
and if it's girth you're worried about try using a good amount of lube
it's kinda like elastic...if she's too dry she's going to be really tight and it won't be as easy to glide in and out
same goes for anal...lots and lots of lube
Im 21 and have been having sex with my gf for some time now. She is very happy with my size, but I can never last very long. according to my dr im probably too sensitive and has offered suggestions, none of which work. this problem is becoming quite frustrating for me and my gf. Any suggestions on how to change this.
My husband at first didn't last very long, I mean right as I'd start to feel something coming, he'd end. We tried creams to numb him some to last longer and it also made him a lil bit larger, (note: like ur gf, I'm very very happy w/ his size). Then he tried the pills and after he took these 3 pills, i don't remember the name it was in spanish, but it was a lil bitty bottle about $30 but since things have changed. We still don't finish together but hoping in time we well, but after those 3 pills a couple months back, we've been taking turns of who lasts longer. But it may just be that we were virgins when we married and that was almost 1/2 year ago. Also my husband and I are just a year younger than u. Hopefully u find something that works.
So i'm 18 and have a problem with size variation, i can go from nine inches on a most days to just over six on a bad day,
is that anywhere near normal?
Definitely the different variables effect your size. Some days I'm longer others I'm shorter. I find myself the longest after a hot shower, or waking up in a room that's pretty hot.
my boyfriend is about 6.5 inches in length and 5 in girth and he's 16, to me that is freakinq huge! (maybe because I'm a virgin) and it scares me to even think about him puttinq that in me, so if yur below this IT'S FINE! (unless of course the gurl yur messinq with has been around the block a few times) then yu might need to be bigger just to feel her, ya'know...btw I'm 17 ^_~
Personally (being a girl) size doesn't really matter to me, but I'm cuirious about something. My boyfriend is just turned 15 about a month ago and length wise he's about 4"-4.5" (when he's hard)and he's pretty wide (not sure of the exact #). Personally I find his size to be pretty impressive...but he disagrees, since his is the only one I've seen (and ever will see) I don't know any comparison. So is that length for a 15yr old (He's Korean if that makes a difference) small, normal or large? I'd guess normal but idk, answer plz =) (No we've never had actual sex (meaning intercourse) nor do we plan to for a few years so don't hound me about being too young)
yeah right kid.... lol
im 15
7 1/3 long
6 girth
nd im black if that has anything to do with it
can any girls tell me wat they think about mine?
im white with a black gf and she says im the bigest she seen so think no
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