That should be enough for any man, but of course, you’ll have questions and wonder if your potential partners or fellow men out there know this too and aren’t going to judge you for your perfectly average or possibly even above-average penis.<\/p>\n
Ironically, it’s usually women who know more about average penis sizes than men do since they tend to actually see them and see more of them. They are also the ones to be affected more by sizes. This is why \u201conly 6% of women rate their partner’s penis size as small<\/a>, and 84% say they’re very satisfied with their lover’s size. In contrast, only 55% of men report a similar level of satisfaction with their own size,\u201d says Toronto-based sexologist (Ph.D.) and author Dr. Jess O’Reilly, and as this Bustle compilation from Amanda Chatel about women’s opinions on penis size<\/a> proves, it is about how you use your penis, not so much size (and too big is a genuine problem for many women).<\/p>\n According to one study from 2013, the average penile length in the United States is 5.57 inches (14.15\u2009cm) erect, and a mean erect penile<\/span> circumference of 4.81 inches (12.23 cm). Those average length and circumference numbers are a bit larger than the ones from the BJUI report, likely because the penile dimensions and measurements were self-reported, i.e., the participating men themselves gave the measurements and thus may be slightly augmented than the accurate measurement. Especially if they have experienced sexual activity with another person, a 2019 study finds. It gives the study less credible than others, although the researchers defend their study by adding that their results were consistent with other research about penis sizes.<\/p>\n The study tried to convince men to report accurately because the size they gave to researchers was the one to be used for some condoms they were going to be sent later on\u2014a tactic published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine\u2014but that still puts into question the reliability of the study itself.<\/p>\n Self-reported measurements are still accepted because there are issues with penis measurements<\/a> carried out on volunteers by others. \u201cThe concern with the self-report method is that guys will lie or exaggerate, while the concern with the clinical measurement studies is that only more well-endowed men will opt to participate,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0says Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Founder and Editor of Sex and Psychology.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, many of the studies that travel around the internet in search of views and clicks are based on the self-reported method, which is why the BJUI report is so valuable. And because of that, we\u2019ll stick to the global average of 5.16 inches long given by the report.<\/p>\n There is no one correct response when asking what size penis women prefer in a male. Every woman is unique and has her own set of standards when it comes to body type and the proportion of their sexual partners.<\/p>\n The average penis size in all of America<\/strong> is just 5.57 inches, despite what some states might claim. Most studies are done through indirect methods (like measuring condom sizes ordered by mail), so it’s hard to take some of these studies seriously. One experiment carried out by a male sexuality clinic found that the three states with the largest self-reported sizes were Alabama at 7.44 inches, Louisiana at 7.15, and West Virginia at 7.00. The rest of the states, starting with Vermont at 6.98, all came in below 7 inches. Most averaged above 6, with only eight states averaging below. Those were Delaware (5.22), New Mexico (5.36), Maryland (5.50), Georgia (5.69), and Rhode Island (5.83).<\/p>\n A big caveat about this: All sizes are self-reported, which might be why the sizes come in at least an inch above what the BJUI study shows.<\/p>\n It’s always dangerous to mix race or ethnicity<\/span> with any topic because we should be wary of spreading stereotypes, even if we think they\u2019re harmless or \u201cgood\u201d for one race or another. The subject of penis sizes is no different.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s get this out of the way quickly: The BJUI review couldn\u2019t find credible evidence of differences between races on average penis length or penis sizes.<\/p>\n The study states, \u201cit is not possible<\/span> from the present meta-analysis to draw any conclusions about any differences in penile size across races,\u201d no matter what popular myths or anecdotal \u201cevidence\u201d says.<\/p>\n The main problem with current data about penile sizes around the world and differences between ethnicities is that there isn\u2019t one single and comprehensive study that measures length and girth with the same methods across races, ethnicities, or even countries. But so far, there\u2019s no evidence any single \u201crace\u201d is more endowed than others by any significant margin.<\/p>\n Although it could seem easy to measure the penis from the pubic bone to the penile tip, we have to remember that<\/span> guys can be generous when measuring themselves and will perform the measurements inconsistently. Then there\u2019s the issue of participant selection effects\u2014are men of a larger penis size<\/a> more inclined to participate in such studies? says Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Founder and Editor of Sex and Psychology, and that\u2019s consistent with men around the world and in any country.<\/p>\nNot As Big As You Think<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat size penis do women want?<\/h3>\n
What is the average size by state?<\/span><\/h3>\n
What is the average size by race or ethnicity?<\/span><\/h3>\n