Average Penis Size
What is the size of the average male's penis? This question has been debated by men and women all over the world for decades. About fifty percent of men seem to be unhappy with the size of their penis and most of this is based on misperception and a lack of knowledge. This misperception and lack of knowledge can lead to other psychological issues and even health issues, so it is important to be educated and to know the facts about average penis size.
In reality, the size of the penis has little to do with sexual pleasure, but since men all over the world seem plagued by this issue here are some statistics on the average size of the male penis.
Average Penis Size – By the Numbers:
- Between five and six inches is the average size of an adult penis.
- According to research, the penis stops growing around the age of 18
- Studies show that men who measure themselves, report a higher penis size
- Studies done in 1996 show that the average size of a penis was five inches
- The average girth size of a penis is five inches
- Approximately one percent of the male population have a penis size of four inches
- Approximately thirty-two percent of the male population have a penis size of five to six inches
- Less than five percent of the male population have a penis size of seven inches or more
- Based on some surveys done, Oriental men rank in at the smallest average penis size of four inches, with Caucasians coming in second at five inches, and African Americans coming in at seven inches – Despite this statistic, scientists are unwilling to link race and penis size
- Studies show that the average two year old has a penis size of a little over two inches
- The average fifteen year old has a penis size of approximately four to five inches
- Males between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four have an average penis size of between five and six inches
- Approximately seventy-nine percent of men have a penis girth of four to five inches
Despite all of these hard "facts" about penis size, the truth of the matter is that every survey suggests something different. While most surveys can agree on a basis for penis size, it is very hard to come up with a number that can be set in stone. Ultimately, the size of the penis can greatly vary depending on a large number of factors and it is a very personal issue.
Additionally, the importance of penis size also varies greatly. Many men are greatly content with the size of their penis and do not think twice about how it measures up to other men. However, there is a large group of men in the world who are extremely self-conscious about the size of their penis and it is important to be very supportive of your spouse/partner if he is one of these people.






