Penis Size 101

[Ringo]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Withoutapartner @ Aug. 25 2004,23:09)]I have a quick question is there a point when your penis gets so big it just doesn't grow anymore even if you're only like 16

It will stop growing when your hormones tell your body to do so - it depends on how mature your body is, not how old you are.

Cheers,

Ringo

[DrDonaldLeonPhD]

F.A.Q.
By Dr. Donald Leon, Ph.D.
Sociologist & Sexuality Educator

Penis Size and Length Answers for Adults and Mature Teenagers

QUESTION: How long is the average adult penis?

ANSWER: The average adult penis is about 2 to 4 inches when non-erect (depending a lot on temperature, level of anxiety, mood, and position)
About 5 to 7 inches when erect (depending on genetics, DNA, level of development, and where you are measuring from).

In metric, that is about 5 to 10 centimeters soft and about 12½ to 17½ centimeters when hard.

Below are a few studies that were conducted in the past. In all cases where medical staff measured the erect penis length, the average length was below six inches. However, in every case where the surveys rely on self-measurement and voluntary reporting, the average jumped to over six inches:
Survey Name Average Length
Kinsey Institute for Sex Report (Self-measurement) 6.2 inches
Durex Internet Survey (Self-measurement) 6.4 inches
California University, S.F (60 men measured by staff) 5.1" Brazilian Urologist (150 men measured by staff) 5.7"

QUESTION: What are the average penis lengths for ages 11 to 19?

ANSWER: Some penises might be fully grown by age 16, but there are many late developers. It is difficult to say what the normal size for a penis is among males ages 11 to 17 because these ages are the major growth years. The penis might change a lot within one year. There is absolutely nothing wrong with an individual who is not the average length.
If you notice no growth at all by age 16 or 17, you may wish to call a doctor and ask about "body growth and development". If you have signs of growth in the teenage years such as: bodily hair, penis growth, voice deepening, and increases in height, you are probably in the middle of growing, and you should see more changes within the next year. Here is a table of average erect penis sizes compared to age:

Approximate Average Erect Penis Length By Age: (Note: measurements vary greatly in all normal males)
Age Erect length (inches) (cm)
11 3.0 7.5
12 3.8 9.6
13 4.9 12.3
14 5.4 13.6
15 5.7 14.4
16 5.8 14.6
17 5.9 14.9
18 5.9 14.9
19 + 5.9 14.9

QUESTION: How can I make my penis bigger?

ANSWER: There is no proven way to increase the size of the penis. Most items or techniques on the market that claim to increase penis size are scams or "gimmicks". If there was a known and proven way for us to increase the size of our penises, we would ALL be using it already.

QUESTION: How can I make my penis grow faster? My penis length is 5.5 inches.

ANSWER: 5½ inches is well within the average range for a normal adult penis. There is no proven way to increase the size of the penis. Most items or techniques on the market that claim to increase penis size are scams or "gimmicks". If there was a known and proven way for us to increase the size of our penises, we would ALL be using it already.

QUESTION: Will masturbation reduce length or size of my penis?

ANSWER: No, sex or masturbation does not affect the length or size. The sizes of all your body parts (including the penis) are controlled by genetics (DNA) and glands in your brain. One such gland is called the Pituitary Gland

QUESTION: Is six inches small for an erection?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION: I am about three inches soft and about five inches erect. Is this normal?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION: I want to increase my penis size up to seven or eight inches. Is there any way?

ANSWER: Once again -- There is no proven way to increase penis size. Otherwise, we would all be doing it already! The size of the penis is determined by genetics and the glands in the brain.

QUESTION: I'm about seven inches long and two inches wide, but I masterbate about three to four times a day. I think it looks too big. Will it get bigger? And if I keep masterbating will it be unhealthy?

ANSWER: Masturbation is not making it big. Seven inches is at the larger end of the average range. It probably will not grow much more.

QUESTION: My penis is about five inches long. I went to my doctor and he said everything was normal down there. So I took matter into my own hands. I heard GinkoBiloba increased blood circulation down there, so I been taking that for about a month. What should I do? And what can I do to increase my size? I just want to be average and I want to have more self confidence.

ANSWER: I don't think GinkoBiloba is going to increase your penis size. Even if it doesn't, five inches is within average range. Any erection over 3 inches long can function normally. Be grateful it isn't smaller than it is.

QUESTION: I'm 18 and my penis is about 4.5 inches when erect. Will it still grow or is that is long as it will get? Should I see a doctor or do any thing to try to make it bigger?

ANSWER: (1) The penis can grow after age 18 but there is no way to predict whether it will or not. (2) You can see a doctor to have your hormone levels tested to make sure your developing properly. But if it is 4½ inches long, it is definitely long enough to be fully functional. Adult penises that are unusually small are called a microphallus. A microphallic individual can sometimes get drug-hormone treatment to make the penis bigger. But you probably have nothing to worry about. (3) As several answers above indicate: there is no proven way that you can increase your penis size by yourself. If there was, everyone would already know about it. If you see an ad for a product that promises to increase penis size, you might want to remember "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true." (4) If you have "fat padding" around the pubic area, it can make the penis measure smaller, but it really isn't. (5) Maybe you will get a longer measurement if you lay down on your back, point your penis towards your belly, and measure the entire hard length of under-side from the testicles to the tip.

QUESTION: I am 13 years old my penis is about 2 1/4 inches when I have an erection. It is one inch when soft. Is this normal? Will it grow more?

ANSWER: Yes, normal and Yes, probably will grow more if age 13.

QUESTION: I realize I am average size, but isn't there ANYTHING that I can do or buy to increase my penis size?

ANSWER: Not really. If you surf the Internet for places trying to sell products for penis enlargement, you will find a lot of them. I have yet to see any that actually work. These advertisers are making money by causing men to feel they are inferior when they aren't. Beware of certain language when buying anything that seems "too good to be true"

Hope this helps everyone!

Dr. Don

[jamieL]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (deliscu @ June 15 2003,13:02)]I'm 15 and my cock hasn't grown at all! *What do I do! *Will it ever get bigger!!

I've had the same experience when I was 14 ... I went on sort of a camp with all guys my age then. We had to shower all together and that was the first time I had seen boys my own age naked. I had till then never thought much of the fact that I hadn't developed yet.

Quite a shock when I saw al those developing bodies and bigger penises. The next years I did develop but still believed I was not as big as the other guys. Untill I overcame my shyness to shower last year and it seemed that I was even better developed than a lot of the other boys.

So if you're not a fast grower ... give it a bit of time. You'll catch up *

[WTFIS1337]

4 things...

1.When im not erect, im 3.5 inches...when i am erect, im just over 8 inches..is it normal to grow that that much erect and is that big for my age (im 15 goin on 16 in 3 months)

2.Im 6.75 inches around...is that big/small

3.My penis has not grown AT ALL since ive been 13...is that a problem

4.when i masturbate...sumtimes i get off in like 10 minutes..sum times it take like 1 hour or more

[isaar0012]

dont worrie about the size you are young yet and it will grow but it is not the size it is how you use it. I know some one who is 5 inches and in the mid 20's and they are happy and so is their wife.

[toology]

hey, when ppl say they have a 5 or 6" or whatever size penis, does this refer to its maximum erect size or is that its average limp size?

[greenforce999]

that would be the erect size

[DoubleEdge]

f*** me wat are all u bois complainin about, ive seen ppl cum out with, hi! im 14 and ive got an 8 inch cock, and hi! im 15 and my cock is closing in on 12 inches...is this to small???
eitha u bois are chattin shit or ur realli fuckin gifted, im 15 and i dont kno the size of my cock cause i aint measured, but i kno it aint fuckin 12 inches!!!!! so stop man ur fuckin makin me depressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chyeah]

hey peoples, im 16 rite and im alittle bit self conscious (and maybe confused) about the size of my cock, its a bit over 6 inches wen fully erected and probably half that size wen not erected but anyway is that a good size for a 16 year old???

[DoubleEdge]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Chyeah @ Mar. 25 2005,19:02)]hey peoples, im 16 rite and im alittle bit self conscious (and maybe confused) about the size of my cock, its a bit over 6 inches wen fully erected and probably half that size wen not erected but anyway is that a good size for a 16 year old???

aint u been readin ova ppl's post??? thats around average size and itl keep growin till ur early 20's.