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Average Penis Size: New Study Reassures Many Men. Thanks Science

New graphs reveal that the average size of a man's penis when flaccid and erect - and it's smaller than previously thought

Very important findings have been in the news today. The average length of a man's penis is 3.6 inches (9.16cm) when flaccid and 5.21 inches (13.24cm) when erect - not the previously assumed six inches.

Before now, the NHS suggested average legnth was 5.5-6.3 inches erect. So men who've been feeling inadequate at below this, can breath a sigh of relief.

Yeah this is an excuse to use a picture of Becks in his pants (H&M/Rex)
Yeah this is an excuse to use a picture of Becks in his pants (H&M/Rex)

Though if that doesn't help, Professor Wylie goes on to say on NHS Choices, "Most women have very little interest in the size of their [man's] penis."

The findings come after scientists analysed 17 studies on penis size involving more than 15,500 men. As well as length, girth was measured and the range was taken into account.

Girth-wise, the average penis is 4.59 inches (11.66 cm) when erect, and 3.66 inches (9.31cm) when flaccid.

Over the study it was found that penises range from 1.9 to 8.3 inches when erect. This huge variation makes doctors hopeful that the new findings can help men who worry about their penis size.

“Men compare themselves in locker rooms and with pornography on the internet and believe they are inferior,” explained the study’s lead author Dr David Veale.

He told the MailOnline: “Some men have been teased by sexual partners about their length.

“There are lots of men who might be worried - and we think reassuring men they are in the normal range will help.

“We will also use the graphs to examine the discrepancy between what a man believes to be their position on the graph and their actual position, or what they think they should be.”

How big is average? (REX)
How big is average? (REX)

One element the study didn't take into account race - which has been suggested to affect penis sizes - and most of those involved in this review were caucasian or Middle Eastern.

The experts touched on the idea that their research could help men with Body Dysmorphic Disorder - where they see their body in a completely unrealistic way - but others have suggested that this condition requires rather more treatment than simply looking at a graph.

But for men worried about measuring up, it could bring some relief.

And of course, it's what you do with it that counts, right?

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