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Penis size and media representation

The impact of media and pornography on perceptions of penis size, leading to increased anxiety and body-image concerns among men.

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Jan 20, 2026
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my penis is 11 cm, is it short? im indonesian

An erect penis length of 11 cm sits below the most-cited global averages but is close to reported values for many Southeast Asian countries, including some published figures for Indonesia, and is with...

Jan 12, 2026
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How have media and pornography affected public perceptions of average penis size and what studies document that impact?

Media and pornography have shifted public expectations about penis size by repeatedly presenting above-average male genitalia and narrow ideals, and multiple studies link porn exposure to greater peni...

Feb 4, 2026

Is a 7 inch penis the most desired length that most men would like to have?

There is no solid evidence that a 7‑inch erect penis is the single "most desired" length among men; scientific studies of cluster around 6.3–6.4 inches for women’s stated ideals, while men’s own desir...

Jan 28, 2026

What role does media representation play in shaping women's preferences for penis size across cultures?

Media representation—especially and popular culture—amplifies and reshapes symbolic meanings of (linking it to masculinity, virility and sexual competence), but empirical research shows women's stated...

Jan 19, 2026

Is 12.7cm penis girth above average

A circumference (girth) of 12.7 cm is larger than the most commonly cited clinical average for erect penile circumference—11.66 cm—so it can be described as above average compared with widely‑used poo...

Jan 18, 2026

How does pornography consumption relate to penis size dissatisfaction in men aged 18–40?

A growing body of empirical work links pornography consumption to increased penis-size dissatisfaction among men aged roughly 18–40, but the relationship is complex, not uniformly causal, and clearly ...

Jan 8, 2026

What role does media play in shaping cultural perceptions of penis size?

Media—across pornography, film, advertising and social platforms—operates as both a mirror and a magnifier: it supplies exaggerated reference points for “normal” size and circulates jokes, myths and s...