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Ambient Temperature Effect

The influence of ambient temperature on penis girth measurements.

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Jan 16, 2026

What role do measurement conditions (temperature, time of day) play in penis size data?

Measurement conditions such as ambient temperature and time of day systematically affect reported penis size, especially flaccid and stretched measurements, and therefore influence the comparability a...

Jan 8, 2026

How is penis girth measured and how much does it vary with arousal or temperature?

Penis girth (circumference) is typically measured with a flexible tape at the mid‑shaft or base of the shaft, most often in the erect state because that is the clinically and sexually relevant conditi...