Explaining the national average penis size

Although there are many myths and stereotypes associated with various cultures, the fact of the matter is that the average penis size remains the same. Wherever you go, the average length is around 6 inches long.

Two studies carried out recently – one by the Journal of Urology (1996) and one by Lifestyle Condoms (2004) – both concluded that on average, men’s penises measure between 5.08 and 5.90 inches long.

The History Of Our Obsession

Our preoccupation with penis size has been 2,000 years in the making. Throughout history, influential and powerful men (leaders, Gods, warriors) have been portrayed as having large penises.

Although other desirable qualities of beauty and attractiveness have come and gone with the times, men have always desired large members. When you think about it, you realise that it is only natural for men to want to find a way to increase their own size.

So, what about the physiological side?

A young man will generally find that his penis won’t exceed 2.4 inches in length until his body starts the complicated process of puberty.

This is when the penis will grow into its final adult size. Puberty can happen at any time between the ages of 11 and 16, and in some rare cases it can start earlier or later than this.

Comparison is in our nature, so it is not surprising that those “locker room” moments in our teens can leave men with insecurities that never really go away, even well into adulthood.

Is There Such Thing As A Micropenis?

Unfortunately, yes. It is a rare condition, affecting up to 0.6% of men.

Micropenis is caused by a lack of maternal testosterone in the last two trimesters of pregnancy.

This causes a permanent stunt in the growth of the penis that will continue into the adulthood of the unfortunate individual.

Thankfully, as we have previously mentioned, cases of Micropenis are extremely rare. The small minority of men who suffer from this condition can only get an erection of about 2 inches, a mere third of the average length of 6 inches.

However, there is hope! There have been many advances in technology and scientific knowledge over the past two decades, and it is now widely accepted that it is possible to increase the size of the penis through various different techniques. Penis traction devices, in particular, can increase the size of the penis by up to 2.75 inches by stimulating tissue cells within the penile chambers.