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Penis size measurement studies

Studies attempting to measure penis size across different racial and ethnic groups, highlighting methodological weaknesses and limitations.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What is the average penis size in the general male population?

A clear consensus in peer-reviewed reviews and large meta-analyses places the mean erect adult human penis length at roughly 12.9–13.6 cm (about 5.1–5.4 in), with girth averaging around 11.7 cm (4.6 i...

Jan 14, 2026
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What percentile is a 6.5‑inch erect penis girth in studies that report full distributions?

A 6.5‑inch erect penis girth (≈16.5 cm) lies far to the right of clinically measured population averages, which center around roughly 11.5–11.7 cm (4.5–4.6 in) for erect circumference; based on the pu...

Jan 30, 2026
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How to choose a beginner-friendly strap-on and harness that fits securely?

A beginner-friendly and harness prioritizes comfort, adjustability, and compatibility with a modest-sized, body-safe ; two-strap harnesses and underwear-style options are common starting points becaus...

Jan 30, 2026

How common is a penile girth of 6.75 inches in population studies?

A penile girth (circumference) of (≈17.2 cm) sits far above the central tendency reported in and appears at the extreme tail of published distributions; the largest specific girth noted in a compiled ...

Jan 21, 2026

what percentile of measured length is a 19.7 cm penis? What percentile of measured girth is a 15 cm penis?

A erect length is well beyond common population averages and, based on large pooled datasets and percentile reports, sits above the 97.5th–99th percentile — in other words, larger than more than 97.5–...

Jan 16, 2026

What percentage of men have an 8.25" long penis with a 6" girth?

Measured studies put the average erect penis length at about 5.1–5.5 inches and the average erect girth at roughly 4.6–4.8 inches (11.66–12.2 cm), and peer‑reviewed analyses show that a 6.3‑inch erect...

Jan 22, 2026

How do measurement techniques (bone‑to‑tip vs skin‑to‑tip; base vs mid‑shaft girth) change reported penis size statistics?

materially alters reported penis-size statistics: measuring from the pubic bone to the glans tip (bone‑to‑tip, BTT or bone‑pressed) yields consistently larger, more reproducible lengths than skin‑to‑t...

Jan 22, 2026

What study methods produce the most reliable adult penis-size measurements (flaccid, stretched, erect) and why do results vary?

converges on a clear answer: the most reliable use —specifically bone‑pressed length from the pubic bone to the glans tip and erect measurements taken under controlled conditions—while flaccid or self...