What's the average penis size and do women really care?

By Laura Mitchell / Published 23rd November 2015



The length of your manhood isn't as important as you think it is

Penis size is a huge topic of anxiety for a lot of men. And if you feel you're lacking in the trouser department it can affect your confidence – which can then have a negative affect on your love life.

But how big is 'normal' and do women really care about the size of your package? Here, we reveal the answers to all your burning questions.

Whether your well-endowed or lacking in the trouser department, there are sex position
. WHAT IS AVERAGE?

Penises come in all shapes and sizes and there really isn't such thing as 'normal', but a recent study has revealed the average todger size.

The mean length of the erect penis is about 5.2 inches (13.2cm) in length and 4.6 inches (11.7cm) in circumference.

And at normal temperatures a non-erect penis usually measures 3.6 inches (9.1cm) from tip to base and 3.7 (9.3cm) inches in circumference.

Most men fall into the 'normal' range, however some men suffer from a micropenis condition. This is defined as 2.5 inches or less when fully erect.

At the other end of the spectrum is someone like Jonah Falcon, the man who currently holds the record for the largest penis.

His huge dong measures 13.5 inches erect, making it extremely difficult if not impossible to have penetrative sex.

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2. WHAT SIZE DO WOMEN PREFER?

Unfortunately for most men, women prefer a bigger-than-average schlong, according to research by the University of California Los Angeles and the University of New Mexico.

The study revealed that women prefer a penis that is 6.3 inches long with a 4.8 inch girth for long-term relationships.

And when it comes to one night stands they want a whopping 6.4 inches in length and a 5 inch circumference.

The research lead by Dr Nicole Prause, asked 75 female participants to choose which size and shape they preferred.

They used 100 plastic 3D-printed phalluses to conduct the research and unfortunately for the average Joe it seems women are expecting a lot.


GETTY SEX: Unfortunately for the average Joe, women prefer a 6-inch schlong

3. DOES SIZE REALLY MATTER?

The information above may have left you in a state of panic, but fear not – size isn't as important as you might think.

In fact, the largest and most comprehensive study of men and women’s reasons to have sex, found that penis size wasn't even mentioned.

The study identified 237 different motivating factors including facial attractiveness, eyes, and general attraction – but schlong size didn't get a look in.

Another recent study asked women to rank in order seven penis attributes. Girth was ranked fourth and length sixth.

The top three were general appearance, pubic hair appearance, and penile skin. In other words, even when forced to choose amongst a set of penis features, size didn’t really matter that much to the women in the study.

4. DOES HER SATISFACTION DEPEND ON YOUR SIZE?

There is no real evidence that a bigger penis means more pleasure. Firstly, most women orgasm from clitoral stimulation anyway, in which case size doesn't matter.

Also, the G-spot is located just 2 inches into the vagina on the front wall. So as long as you've got a few inches you should be able to pleasure her in this way too.

The reality is size really doesn't matter. Whether your well-endowed or lacking in the trouser department, there are sex positions that can work for any size or shape.

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Plastic prop: Miley loves performing with inflatables in her shows

If anyone was going to have an gallery of themselves with various blow-up inflatables it was always going to be Miley Cyrus.

Miley has hit the headlines again after dancing with an inflatable penis on the Chicago leg of her Bangerz tour.

In a flesh flashing, barely-there sequin leotard, Miley gyrated around the stage with the blow-up willy before finally pressing it against her crotch as the inflatable grinned manically at the audience. Yes, the penis had a face.

And of course, what Miley moment would be complete without her sticking out her tongue as she played with her new plastic toy?


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Nut up or shut up: Handful of walnuts can increase sperm count

All men out there, you’ll want to eat walnuts everyday now. Researchers say the simple way to boost male fertility could be gobbling a handful of walnuts.

“The initial research we conducted regarding walnuts and male fertility found improvement in sperm parameters after adding walnuts to the diet and has set the stage for us to further explore the impacts of walnuts on male fertility and reproductive health,” Professor Wendie Robbins, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Nursing.

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“New projects are underway that we hope to be able to share with you in the near future,” she told PTI.

Infertility and sub-fertility affect a significant proportion of humanity and the burden in men is relatively unknown.

10 Things You Need to Know Before You Become a Sperm Donor

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1. In August, there was a predictable media hoo-ha when Laura Witjens, chief executive of The National Sperm Bank admitted that since opening their doors eleven months earlier, just nine men had registered as sperm donors.

2. To be fair, although just nine men registered, many more probably tried to volunteer. Sperm donor screening is so rigourous that only one in 10 applicants make it through the testing process.

3. Some men are put off before they even start. Because screening can reveal issues about future fertility, current health and the health of any existing, or future children, men are, quite rightly, advised to think very carefully before they decide to donate sperm.

4. Others are dissuaded by the fact that a donor-conceived child who is born with an abnormality could sue them for damages if it can be proven that they failed to divulge relevant facts about inherited disabilities or physical/mental illnesses that had affected anyone in their family.

5. Inevitably, a percentage of potential donors are rejected because their sperm is poor quality. One in five men aged under 25 have a low sperm count and because sperm quantity and quality decline with age, donors must be aged between 18 and 40.

6. Sperm donation is a time consuming commitment too. Although it only takes about sixty seconds to provide the actual sample, it takes the National Sperm Bank nine months to confirm that it is healthy and viable.

7. That is largely because all sperm donations have to be frozen for six months to quarantine for HIV and Hep B. Because the freezing process kills off a percentage of sperm, even ordinarily acceptable sperm donations may be rendered unusable after the thawing process. To screen for this possibility, all initial sperm samples are frozen and put through a test thaw to ensure that they will survive the quarantine process.

8. If a sperm sample survives this battery of testing, the donor is invited to a second appointment where he is asked to give a blood sample. This is used to determine blood group, to screen for common genetic disorders and to check for sexually transmitted infections. Men may also be required to provide a urine sample and they must permit the clinic to contact their GP to confirm that they are suitable donors. If there are anomalies in the bloods, the clinic will offer support and guidance, but the donor will be rejected.

9. If the screening process is successful, the donor is expected to provide weekly donations for a period of about six months. In return, he receives thirty five quid per donation to cover his time and expenses. Once the six-month quarantine period is over, he is asked to provide some information about himself for registration with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). He will also be asked to write something about himself for women who receive his sperm and any children born as a result of their donations.

10. At this, the final furlong, the few good men who haven't succumbed to rejection or exhaustion, may yet decide to quit. In the past, sperm donors were allowed to remain anonymous, but in 2005, the law changed and since then, any children born as a result of sperm or egg donation have a right to identify their genetic parents once they reach the age of 18. Its all very well having an altruistic orgasm over an adult magazine, but the prospect of umpteen adult offspring knocking on your door in 2033, clutching a tattered photocopy of whatever you have bothered to scribble is a very sobering thought. While no one is willing to directly associate the loss of anonymity with the decline in donations, it is telling that nine years after the law changed, the National Sperm Bank was established to try to counter a serious shortage of donor sperm. The National Sperm Bank estimates that it needs 1000 new registered donors every year to meet UK demand so.... only another 991 to find before Christmas. Good luck with that.