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Marlowe-Crowne scale

A scale used to measure social-desirability pressures, which can impact self-reported penis size data.

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Jan 13, 2026

How do self-reported penis measurements differ from clinician-measured data in large studies?

Self-reported penis measurements consistently exceed clinician-measured lengths in large studies and reviews, a gap attributed to social desirability, measurement technique differences, and selection ...

Jan 7, 2026

How does measurement technique (ruler vs. caliper vs. ultrasound) affect reported average penis size in studies?

Measurement technique is a major driver of reported “average” penis size: devices and protocols (ruler vs. caliper vs. ultrasound), the penile state measured (flaccid, stretched, erect), and choice of...