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Investigator-measured studies

Investigator-measured studies report flaccid, stretched, and erect penile lengths

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Jan 26, 2026
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What does the literature say about the distribution of flaccid-to-erect increases (percent growers vs showers) across large cohorts?

Large systematic reviews and pooled studies find a consistent pattern: absolute increases from flaccid to erect length, with a median/mean increase around 3–4 cm, and definitions used in the literatur...

Jan 27, 2026
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What is the correlation coefficient between flaccid and erect penis length in large population studies?

Large-scale reviews and multicenter studies show that unstretched (natural) flaccid length correlates only weakly to modestly with , while the stretched flaccid measure (intentionally extended) shows ...

Jan 25, 2026
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How do measurement techniques (stretched vs erect, intracavernosal injection vs natural) change pooled penis size estimates in meta‑analyses?

Stretched (stretched , SFL) measurements tend to track closely in pooled analyses and are often treated as the practical proxy for erect size in meta‑analyses, but technique choice still shifts pooled...

Feb 7, 2026

How much do stretched‑flaccid measurements predict true erect length in individual patients?

Stretched‑flaccid penile length () is a useful population‑level proxy for erect penile length: most large reviews and cohort studies find a strong correlation and similar means between SPL and erect l...

Feb 3, 2026

How do measurement methods affect reported flaccid penis length statistics?

Reported vary widely because measurement technique, observer behavior, and study design systematically change what is being recorded; flaccid measures are inherently dynamic and less reliable than ere...

Jan 21, 2026

What's the estimated erect girth for a flaccid girth of 4.5 to 4.75 inches

A straightforward way to estimate erect girth from a given flaccid girth is to use observed population averages: measured studies report mean flaccid circumference about 3.67 inches and mean erect cir...

Jan 14, 2026

Why do researchers prefer stretched flaccid length over erect measurements?

Researchers often use stretched flaccid penile length because it offers a practical, reproducible proxy for erect length that can be measured in clinic without pharmacological induction of erection, e...