Does Your Penis Size Measure Up?
The chances are, at one time or another, you've felt insecure about the length of your penis
. The likely reason for this is the ready availability of pornography, which shows men with monster-sized penises. Of course, you know that these penises are not typical of the average guy. Still, there is a persistent belief that the longer your manhood is, the more potent you are and the more likely you are to satisfy women during lovemaking. So, what is the average penis size for men?The answer depends on a wide range of factors, such as the race of the man and the method of measurement used in studies. One of the most famous studies was conducted by Dr. Alfred Kinsey in 1948 and involved 3,500 college-age men. This study found that the average length when erect was 6.2" and the average girth was 4.9 inches; when flaccid, average length was 3.9" and girth was 3.8 inches. Other studies placed average erect penis length at a range of 5.5" to 6.3" and girth at 4.7" and 5.1 inches. In other words, average length when erect is five to six inches and girth is also five to six inches.
If you are interested to know your penis length and girth, you need to know how to measure your penis accurately. While the Kinsey study placed penises on top of a piece of cardboard, which was marked and later measured, you can use a regular 12" plastic ruler. When you are erect, place a ruler against the base of your penis and then take a reading from the tip of your shaft. To measure girth, you can use a tape measure or a piece of string that you wrap around your penis at the base. If you measure between five to six inches, then you're normal. And just to make you feel better, if you think you look small when flaccid, keep in mind that it will seem to grow much bigger when it becomes erect.
But what if you're below average or just want to have a larger penis? Then you can try penis lengthening techniques. There are a wide variety of these, ranging from penis stretching exercises such as jelqing to male enhancement pills and patches, to stretching devices. Which technique you use ultimately depends on which one you feel the most comfortable with. For example, if you have the discipline for regular workouts, then penis stretching exercises would probably be ideal. On the other hand, if you don't have time to do exercises on a regular basis, then you should probably settle for penis pills or patches, although they may take longer to work.
Before undertaking any penis lengthening techniques, you should make sure to measure your penis size first, and then again at regular intervals afterwards to check your progress. You should keep your expectations realistic: most manufacturers claim that the systems they are promoting will cause improvements in length of an average of one to three inches in length. And be patient: while many men see improvements in as little as a month, for others it may take as long as six months to achieve the maximum improvement.
Does Your Penis Size Measure Up?
By: siyasin