Do men with large penis sizes like 7 inches like to compare themselves to men with average sizes or even really small sizes?
Executive summary
There is no clear, direct evidence that men who have objectively large penises (for example, around 7 inches) as a group habitually enjoy comparing themselves to men with average or smaller sizes; the literature instead shows mixed psychological outcomes—some men with larger or perceived larger size report greater confidence while others still experience anxiety and body‑image concerns—and much of the research addresses perceived size, stigma, or pathology rather than comparison behavior per se [1] [2] [3]. Existing studies caution against simple narratives like “bigger always equals more comparison” and highlight that social context, sexual experience and psychiatric factors (e.g., body dysmorphic disorder) shape how men think and talk about penis size [4] [5].
1. What the question actually asks and what the evidence can answer
The user is asking about a behavioral tendency—whether men with large penises like to compare themselves to others—which is different from asking whether they feel more confident or whether society values larger size; the peer‑reviewed corpora provided measure self‑perception, sexual functioning, and social judgments, not a straightforward, population‑level propensity for upward or downward comparison, so any firm claim about “men with 7‑inch penises” comparing themselves is beyond the available data [3] [1].
2. What the clinical and research literature says about size, confidence and dysfunction
Clinical research shows that penis‑size concerns are associated with psychological distress and sexual dysfunction when they reach pathological levels: men with body dysmorphic disorder focused on penis size were more likely to report erectile dysfunction and less intercourse satisfaction while maintaining libido, and they often attempt risky enlargement practices—this addresses anxiety about size but does not prove that men with objectively larger penises habitually compare themselves to smaller men [5] [3] [6].
3. Evidence for both greater confidence and ongoing insecurity among men who perceive themselves as large
Some surveys and reviews note a possible “confidence effect” tied to perceived larger size and cultural messages linking size to masculinity and status, suggesting that men who see themselves as bigger may report higher self‑esteem or sexual confidence in some samples [7] [8] [2]. Conversely, exposure to idealized images and social comparison—especially via pornography or dating apps—fuels dissatisfaction in many men regardless of actual size, so being large does not immunize someone against comparison or anxiety [9] [1].
4. How social judgments and sexual context shape comparisons
Experimental and survey work shows that observers make stereotyped inferences about personality and sexual prowess from images of genitalia, and that erotophilic individuals may respond differently to depictions of larger penises—findings that make comparison meaningful in social and mating contexts [4] [10]. At the same time, research on female sexual satisfaction indicates penis size is often of limited physiological importance, complicating the social payoff for comparison behavior [11].
5. Hidden agendas, source quality and what is not shown
Commercial or lifestyle pieces that assert “bigger = higher self‑esteem” can reflect marketing or cultural agendas and should be weighed against peer‑reviewed studies showing nuance (for example, the DHgate blog and other non‑academic sources echo sociocultural claims but lack rigorous data) [8] [12]. Crucially, none of the supplied studies provides direct, representative data showing that men who objectively measure at ~7 inches seek out comparisons more frequently than other men, so any definitive behavioral claim would be extrapolation beyond the available evidence [3] [1].
6. Bottom line: a conditional conclusion
Men with larger penises may sometimes engage in comparison—either to assert status or to reassure themselves—because culture links size to masculinity and others make inferences from genital appearance, but the tendency to compare is not a documented universal trait of men with larger genitalia; individual differences (sexual experience, erotophilia, psychiatric concerns such as BDD), social environment, and perceived rather than measured size better predict who compares and how they feel about it, and the literature does not single out “7‑inch” men as uniquely prone to comparison [2] [4] [5].