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The period of greatest growth of the penis occurs during adolescence, maintaining a similar size and thickness after that age.The "normal" average size of the normal erect penis can vary between 10 and 16 cm, but this measure tends to oscillate according to the country from which it originates, since there are places with higher or lower averages. In addition, only 3% of men are outside the average.
However, when the penis is much smaller than average, it can be known as a micropenis, but this usually only happens in cases where the organ is less than 5 cm, for example. Learn more about the micropenis and what can be done.
In this podcast, Dr. Rodolfo clarifies some doubts about the average penis size and explains other issues related to men's health:
1. What is the "normal" average size?
The size of the penis can vary greatly from one man to the next, being related to several factors such as the production of hormones. However, according to studies carried out in several countries, the "normal" average size for a flaccid penis appears to be around 9 cm, while erect, this value is 13 cm. Regarding the circumference, the value usually varies between 9 cm and 12 cm.
2. How old does the penis grow?
Since growth occurs mainly during adolescence, most boys have penis growth until around 20 years of age, and after that age it is common for the size to be similar for the rest of their lives.
Although the growth of the penis happens in this period, the rhythm can vary from one boy to the other, being able to be faster in some cases than in others, however by the age of 19, the penis must have developed almost completely.
3. Is it possible to increase the size of the penis?
There are several techniques that promise to increase the size of the penis, but most of them can only cause a small change, not having the result expected by most men. See which techniques are most used to increase penis size.
4. How to measure penis size?
The size must be measured with the penis erect and to make the measurement the distance between the supra-pubic region, which is the bone just above the base of the penis, and the tip of the penis must be measured.
When there is accumulation of fat in the suprapubic region, it is possible that the body of the penis will end up being covered and, therefore, the measurement may not be correct. In such cases, it is recommended to take the measurement lying down.
5. Is size important?
In several studies on the size of the penis, it was concluded that the man is the person most concerned with the size of his own penis, with little concern on the part of the partner.
In addition, in most cases, the size of the penis does not prevent a man from having sex or generating a successful pregnancy.
6. Can smoking make your penis smaller?
Cigarettes do not interfere with hormone production and therefore do not affect penis growth. However, as smoking affects various organs of the body in a negative way, over the years it can also interfere with the functions of the penis, more specifically with the erection. This is because prolonged use of cigarettes can cause some blood vessels to block, which slows blood flow to the penis. When this happens, the man will have less and less blood to produce and maintain an erection, which may even result in impotence, for example.
Better understand what is impotence and what are the main causes.
7. Can the penis grow crooked?
The most common is that the penis grows with a slight inclination to one side or the other, and this is mainly because the urethra does not always accompany the development of the rest of the organ, causing a slight curve.
However, as long as the curvature does not cause pain or prevent penetration during intimate contact, it should not be a cause for concern. See when the curvature of the penis is not normal and what to do.
8. Who should I consult due to the size of the penis?
If you are concerned about the size of the penis or if you have any doubts about the development of the male sexual organ, as well as the testicles, it is always best to consult a urologist before trying any homemade technique to try to change the size. The doctor is the most qualified person to assess the situation and indicate the best forms of treatment.
9. Does masturbation make the penis grow?
Masturbation does not interfere with penis size, because size is determined by genetics and, therefore, is not influenced by this practice. Despite this, there are some options for penis enlargement that should be evaluated with a urologist.