Penis!

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Registered: 12-27-2003
Penis!
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Fri, 07-01-2005 - 1:34pm

Hi, I've never posted on this board before, but I thought this was appropriate for this board.


Scientific studies seemed to have more objectivity in determining the average length of a man's penis.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-22-2003
In reply to: jman75
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 8:11pm

John,

I'm really glad you posted. This board can never have enough posts about penis size.

It is sad that so many men overrate themselves. I almost feel that an inspection should be a normal part of a doctor's exam and that the doctor should site down with guys and tell them where they stand, percentile-wise. We'd see a lot less arrogance in this world if men understood how small they really are.

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Registered: 02-26-2001
In reply to: jman75
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 10:42pm

In a random sample of 6 men, there would be about an 11% chance that two or more would be 'well endowed' if, as you assumed, that 1 in 10 in the population were so classified. (per the Binomial probability distribution)

Personally, I've always suspected that the distribution of penis length among the general population was positively skewed, which would mean that the average length actually overstates what a 'typical' length would be. In such cases the median length is a more accurate measure of the 'typical' length, as well as one that individuals can more easily relate to. But that's just my opinion, as someone who tries to take solace in the observation that someone has to be below average, LOL.

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Registered: 08-20-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 11:14pm
That's good to know, but what does average really get you if the woman you are interested in prefers large?
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Registered: 08-20-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 12:51am

Interesting, but if size truely doesn't matter then why would you hope that he's in the average range? So, size doesn't matter as long as he's not really small?

"And, as always, I'd rather have a loving man in the average range than a HUGE man who doesn't know what to do with it, or simply relies on his size to impress. I think most women feel the same way."

Ok, but let's compare apples to apples. If you had a loving man who was skilled, would you rather him have a larger penis or smaller one?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-27-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 1:44am

I think I stated that NO ONE "wants" a man who's really been shortchanged drastically, and unfortunately, there are a few men out there that have been.

If we had choices, which we don't......I would pick "average"! The important part of your question is whether or not he's skilled.....and if he's not.....most men, unless they have a terrible ego problem, CAN be taught.

But I'll say it again. We don't really have a choice, do we? If I met a man who was perfect in every way as a human being, and I could see a future with him.....then I really wouldn't CARE!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2005
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 4:15am

You are right Muttley, there are many ways to measure and each method yields different numbers. It's very confusing for us guys. I've read lots of on-line surveys and the data was so inconsistent that I finally got the nerve up to ask my urologist a few weeks ago "Where do I stand size wise?" He said, "Do you REALLY want to know?" I nodded yes. "Ok then, drop your trousers."

He grasped the head of my penis and stretched it out gently but firmly until it was at it's full length. Then he placed a ruler along the top with "0" at the base where it just meets my body - NOT pressed in.) He measured from there to the tip of my head. He explained that this is how urologists do the measurements in all of the scientific surveys quoted in medical journals as it's quick, does not require an erection and has been proven to have a VERY strong correlation to a guy's fully erect size.

"OK now, put that thing away. You're exactly 4 centimeters shorter than average." I asked, "Is that alot?" "Well, it's a bit over an inch and a half which, statistically speaking IS significant because well over half of us guys are within half an inch of average. This is known as the 'average range'." I said, "If I'm understanding you Dr, that means I'm an inch shorter than the LOW end of the 'average range'?" "Yes, that's correct."

I suddenly felt VERY humble. He paused before continuing, "OK then, has this effected your life? No. I've known you for a long time. You've been married for many years; you have a beautiful daughter of which you are very proud; and you are doing very well professionally. So while it may be significant from a statistical standpoint it is NOT significant in your life. Nor should it be for any man - unless he's too short to make love or make babies - then we would intervene to help. But guys your size do just fine IF they don't dwell on it too much and drive themselves, their wives or gfs crazy over it. So... now that you know do NOT do that, OK?" True words from a great Dr. and a great man too.

Anyway, I posted this from recent experience that's very relevant to the topic, to make the Dr's case about penis size and men's lives and to let you folks know how measuring is actually done by urologists for their studies.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-24-2003
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 7:40am
Very healthy attitude. Your doc's a wise man.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-27-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 9:28am

"He grasped the head of my penis and stretched it out gently but firmly until it was at it's full length." ????? Unless you're one of those men who don't change size much between flaccid and erect.......there is NO way it can be "pulled out" gently and firmly, or any other way! The only way a penis reaches it's full potential is when it's engorged with blood, erect!

That just doesn't make sense! (Unless you've got a "thing" for your urologist, lol) The only UNerect one I've seen in years belonged to my ex, and he was one of those guys who practically disappear when he wasn't erect. I can't even imagine "pulling" it out to it's full length, which was average or better.

Unfortunately, I can't "test" your statement, because if I pulled gently but firmly on my SO's.....he'd be erect in a hot minute!

That's one I'd have to see to believe!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-20-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 9:45am
This is the same method they used in the Italian study. I've done it to myself and it works. Instead of you pulling the penis have your guy to it to himself. At least this way, he probably won't get erect.
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Registered: 04-23-2004
In reply to: jman75
Sun, 07-03-2005 - 10:38am
I agree, I can't see how stretching a flaccid penis is going to

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