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Condom Sizing

The process of measuring erect girth and matching it to a condom's nominal width to ensure proper fit.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What are the standard condom sizes and how do they accommodate different penis girths?

Standard condoms are generally categorized as snug/small, regular/standard, and large/XL, and the most important measurement for fit is penis girth (circumference) which maps to a condom’s nominal wid...

Jan 18, 2026
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How is penis size measured accurately (stretched vs flaccid vs erect)?

Accurate penile measurement is a technique-sensitive task best performed on a fully erect penis using a rigid ruler pressed to the pubic bone for length and a soft measuring tape around mid-shaft for ...

Jan 19, 2026
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What percentile is a 5.5‑inch erect girth based on measured population studies?

A 5.5‑inch erect girth (≈14.0 cm circumference) is noticeably above the average reported in measured studies, but published meta‑analyses do not provide a single agreed percentile for girth; available...

Jan 15, 2026

Do condoms and sex toys list girth sizing and how to choose for thicker girth?

Condoms almost always publish sizing information — typically a nominal (flat) width that can be doubled to approximate circumference/girth — and many brands offer larger widths or “XL/XXL” lines (and ...

Jan 20, 2026

How do condom sizes correspond to erect girths above 5 inches and where to find properly fitting condoms?

Condom fit is governed primarily by erect girth (circumference): once girth exceeds about 5 inches (≈127 mm) most people move out of “standard” sizes and should look for Large/XL or specialty condoms ...

Jan 19, 2026

When measuring the girth of your penis, should you always use the measurement of the thickest part, as in the base of the penis?

Most clinical guides and doctors’ websites recommend measuring penis girth by wrapping a flexible tape or non-stretch string once around the erect shaft at its thickest point (commonly mid‑shaft or ba...