Confusion about average

[drfrankencock]

Please.

Hey guys,

I've read numerous studies on the 'average' penis, and they vary a lot. Plus, there's a lot of things that add to the confusion:

1) Some say average erect length is 5 inches, others say it is 5.5 inches, others say it is 6 inches, etc. Some measure in NBPEL, others measure in BPEL, others don't even specify what method was used, etc.

2) Some say average girth is 4.5 inches, others say it is 4.75 inches, others say it is 5 inches, etc. Some measure girth at mid-shaft, others measure girth at base, others measure girth at thicket point, etc.

All of the above really makes it hard for me to determine what the actual 'average' size is due to the enormous amounts of differences in the studies and the methods used to measure in the studies. Recently I came across this website which showed a reliable study: Mr. Average - The true story about penis size, from a site that isn't trying to sell you anything.

The website shows the study carried out by 'Lifestyle Condoms' and the average erect length (NBPEL; it said in the methodology that the measurements were done from the point where the penis meets the body) is 5.87 inches, and the average girth (mid-shaft) is 4.97 inches.

It's a reliable study, I've read, but doesn't 5.87 inches NBPEL and 4.97 inches mid-shaft girth seem too high for the 'average'? I'm only 5.65 inches NBPEL and 4.5 inches in girth.

[closed224]

My problem with these studies has a lot to do with variables in my own measuring. If I measure daily there is a lot of fluctuations. Plus my Johnson is camera shy so trying to keep him rock solid without clamping, while trying to get a picture, while holding a tape measure... Let's just say it is not conducive to accurate measurements. So imaging me trying to achieve and maintain a proper erection while a clinician was trying to accurately measure my size makes me think there might be some variation in measurements just from all that activity.

[BigO]

No offense, workin_on_it, whether you a mod or not, people are important and when one forget that, there are issues. Now, I will let it go but you are free to remove me from this site now or next I check arrogance on this site.

I agree, people are important. And yes, I am a mod.

Rules are rules, and respect of those and each other are required. If that last comment is intended as a warning of intent, I would suggest moving to another thread that doesn't bother you.

There is a choice when responding. If, and how. If this topic or post bothers you, then simply find another, and let it go.

[longerlastingnoob]

I hate statistics.

[Sixte]

A collection of studies (except study 2, see below

http://www.reddit.com/r/YouShouldKnow/comments/qtia7/penis_size_the_true_average_tldr_its_longer_than/Study 2 is not representative IMHO
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But condom companies need more accurate measurements for the best-fitting products — even if sex experts assure us that size doesn't matter. Lifestyles says it did the largest and most accurate measure of penis size ever just three weeks ago. Company representatives went to Cancun, Mexico, at the heart of spring break, hoping to get 1,000 guys to drop their trousers, get aroused, and let a team of nurses measure them individually.
The guys got to go into a private tent outside Daddy Rock nightclub, where they found girlie magazines and other items to put them in the mood. Then came the doctor and two nurses. Each penis was measured by two of the four nurses.
"It was a highly professional operation," said Dr. Francisco Ordonez, who supervised the research. "The nurses wore disposable latex gloves and the men were all good-humored and well-behaved."
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Aha ... 4 nurses... "highly professional operation" (lol) ... this is a selected collective...
"The nurses wore disposable latex gloves" (at least)



But the rest will do, and I would estimate: NBPL is between 4.0 and 5.7 , further averaged: 4.8 +/- 0.9 . In northern countries, surprisingly, average length is a little higher than in southern (warmer) countries. The classic myth "black is better" cannot be reeified.

[Phoenix7672]

We all do PE for different reasons -- some are smaller and want to be average, others are average and want to be big or huge.

I will admit, I sometimes worry some of my own posts might be read the wrong way by people who are smaller, but that's also why we all need to focus on ourselves vs others. Aside from figuring out what is average and what is big, I'm more interested in seeing what people here have gained, what worked for them, and how I might be able to do the same for myself.

Granted, I have seen on some forums (not this one so much), people who are starting at 9x6 and saying they feel small and want 12x8 because they don't feel big enough -- Those posts I don't have much sympathy nor understanding for, but they are rare and normally just by people wanting to get attention (same as if a girl posted her FF paid-for boobs saying 'do they look small').

[Sixte]

Granted, I have seen on some forums (not this one so much), people who are starting at 9x6 and saying they feel small and want 12x8 because they don't feel big enough ...

This is funny. If this would be a real thing, then, in porn industry, "the average porn star" would be / would have 11 - 12 inch . Very amusing.

In reality, 9'' (or even less) can be life-threatening:

http://www.biomedcentral.com/content...014-0141-6.pdf

and seldom, but sometimes, things can go very badly.

[gamer4ever]

Is this the proper way to measure NBPEL:

I hold my penis parallel to the floor (as I have a high erection angle) and then I measure along the middle (on the top of the penis) right at the point where my penis meets the body (without pushing into the fat pad) all the way up to the tip.

[Phoenix7672]

Is this the proper way to measure NBPEL:

I hold my penis parallel to the floor (as I have a high erection angle) and then I measure along the middle (on the top of the penis) right at the point where my penis meets the body (without pushing into the fat pad) all the way up to the tip.

Yes, but it isn't a good way to track as it can vary by the hour or day, also if you gain or lose weight.

[drfrankencock]

How To Measure BPEL


How To Measure NBPEL