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Nov 28, 2025
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How common is a 7 inch erect penis length among adult men?

A 7‑inch erect penis is larger than typical: most scientific reviews put the average erect length around 5.1–5.5 inches, and measured-study data cluster near about 5.1–5.36 inches . Estimates of how r...

Nov 22, 2025
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Can certain medications cause penile shrinkage and which ones are most common?

Medical reporting and lay-health sites repeatedly link certain medications — especially 5‑alpha‑reductase inhibitors used for hair loss and prostate enlargement (finasteride, dutasteride) and androgen...

Dec 1, 2025
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Are there risks or side effects of prostate massage?

Prostate massage can produce temporary symptom relief or sexual pleasure but carries documented risks including rectal bleeding, infection spread (even sepsis), periprostatic hemorrhage and tissue inj...

Nov 28, 2025

How do sexual positions and techniques accommodate differences in penis length and vaginal depth?

Medical and sexual-health reporting consistently says the vaginal canal is elastic and typically shorter than an erect penis when measured at rest — studies and reviews place average unaroused vaginal...

Nov 28, 2025

Is a 15-year-old with a 6 inch cock big

A 6‑inch erect penis is within commonly reported adult averages (about 5.1–5.6 inches) but adolescent measurements vary widely by pubertal stage; growth often continues through the late teens and the ...

Nov 29, 2025

What percentage of adult men worldwide have a penis longer than 8 inches when erect?

Available studies put the global average erect penis length at roughly 5.1–5.5 inches (≈13 cm), and multiple sources report that lengths above 8 inches (≈20 cm) are extremely rare — typically describe...

Dec 12, 2025

What are the risks and safety guidelines for prostate stimulation in men over 60?

Prostate stimulation can provide sexual pleasure and is sometimes used therapeutically for prostatitis, but in older men it carries specific injury and medical risks—vigorous massage has been linked t...

Nov 22, 2025

What are the physical and mental health benefits of regular ejaculation for men over 50?

Available reporting links regular ejaculation in older men to several potential benefits — most repeatedly cited is a lower observed risk of prostate cancer (a ~31% lower risk for men reporting ≥21 ej...

Nov 24, 2025

Are there specific penis pump models or brands commonly recommended by urologists?

Urologists commonly recommend medically graded vacuum erection devices (VEDs) as a class of therapy for erectile dysfunction, and several named models and manufacturers appear repeatedly in the consum...

Dec 12, 2025

most penises are 5 inches in circumference

Most reputable, measured studies put average erect penis circumference (girth) under 5 inches — about 11.66 cm (4.59 in) — not “5 inches” for most men; the large 2014–2015 systematic review of up to 1...

Dec 13, 2025

How does ivermectin interact with other medications and supplements?

Ivermectin has documented interactions with many drugs — drugs checkers list about 106 possible interactions (1 major, 75 moderate, 30 minor) and authoritative advisories flag specific concerns with b...

Dec 8, 2025

What are the common short-term side effects of prostate massage?

Short-term effects reported after prostate massage range from mild and common — discomfort, transient pain, and temporary urinary changes — to rare but serious events such as infection, bleeding, rect...

Nov 16, 2025

What are the main health concerns associated with GMO foods?

Scientific reviews and major health organizations have found no clear evidence that currently available GMO foods directly cause harm to human health, but regulatory caveats and ongoing studies mean u...

Dec 9, 2025

How much variation exists in erect penis length by age group in U.S. men?

Available large reviews and health reporting place the average erect adult penis length in the U.S. roughly between 5.1 and 5.5 inches (≈13 cm), and most sources say growth completes by the end of ado...

Dec 9, 2025

What size penis do most 15 year old boys desire to have?

There is no reliable survey in the provided reporting that asks directly “what size penis most 15‑year‑old boys desire.” Available sources instead address typical penis growth during puberty, normal v...

Dec 9, 2025

What factors determine penis size in humans?

Penis size is driven primarily by genetics and hormonal exposure during development, with genetics often cited as the largest single contributor and hormones (notably prenatal and pubertal androgens, ...

Nov 24, 2025

How does penis girth versus length influence sexual satisfaction for women?

Available studies and surveys give mixed results: several peer‑reviewed studies and reviews conclude penis size is not the dominant determinant of female sexual satisfaction and that the vagina adapts...

Nov 15, 2025

What are the long-term effects of aspartame and acesulfame potassium?

Large cohort studies and reviews link long‑term consumption of aspartame and acesulfame‑K to small but measurable increases in some cancer and cardiovascular risks, and experimental work suggests effe...

Nov 15, 2025

Are there any proven methods to increase penis size for health reasons?

There is no broadly proven, safe, non-surgical method to increase penis size for most men; medical authorities and reviews say surgery is rarely medically indicated except for conditions such as micro...

Dec 15, 2025

What frequency is safe for using a penis pump?

Medical and consumer sources differ, but common guidance is clear: many experts and manufacturers recommend limits around once daily to a few times per week, with session lengths typically 5–20 minute...