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Body image and sexual functioning

Anxiety about penis size is often driven by social and psychological factors rather than partner dissatisfaction

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Jan 12, 2026
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How have media and public interpretations of penis-size studies impacted scientific communication and stigma around body image?

Media and public interpretations of penis-size studies have amplified anxiety and stigma around male bodies by simplifying, sensationalizing, and misframing nuanced research findings, while also pushi...

Feb 6, 2026

Are there medical risks associated with obsessing over penis girth?

Obsessing over carries clear medical and psychological risks: it can be a manifestation of (BDD) or (SPA) that leads to significant distress, relationship and sexual dysfunction, and dangerous attempt...

Jan 19, 2026

Are there any effective therapies or treatments for penis size anxiety?

There are effective non‑surgical treatments for penis size anxiety—primarily psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sex therapy, mindfulness and education—which address th...

Jan 11, 2026

What psychological and medical approaches exist for men distressed about perceived penis size?

Men distressed about perceived penis size are normally best served first by psychological approaches—education, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sex therapy and partner communication—which address ...

Jan 10, 2026

How reliable are self-reported vs. clinical measurements of penis girth?

Self-reported penis measurements, including girth, are consistently less reliable than clinician-measured data because of known biases, moderate test–retest reliability of self-measurement methods, an...