7 Ways People Incorrectly Assume Penis Size

Penis size has been a subject of discussion for centuries; people make predictions and assumptions about the penis size that are generally wrong and based on misinformation. In this article, we are going to explore seven misconceptions people hold about the size of the penis.

1. The “Bigger Is Better” Myth

This might be one of the most widely used concepts in relation to penis size. Media and popular culture might measure masculinity by size of the penis. It is just plain wrong because a big penis does not characterise sexual pleasure or enjoyment from either partner. According to one study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, the vast majority of women do not think that penis size is important for sexual satisfaction. Language, intimacy and respect are much more important to sexual satisfaction than a large penis.

2. Race and Penis Size

Another popular misconception is that some races have bigger penises than others. Not only is that not the case, but it also stems from negative stereotypes and racism. The most recent, broad-based survey of research into penis size was conducted in the British Journal of Urology International; that review found no difference in penis size between races. This is variation across people of any race, and there is no scientific evidence to suggest that one race has a larger average than another.

3. Hand/Foot Size to Denote Penis Size.

Everyone thinks that the length of a man’s hands or feet are an indicator of his penis size. The myth typically begins with the line “big hands, big feet, big. “. This was sheer fiction, however, and never before had such a claim ever gained scientific credibility. The shape of the hands and feet, as with other bodily traits, is determined by genes, and has no relationship to the size of the penis. You need to be reminded of this myth so that it does not give many men so much unnecessary worry and shame.

4. Smallness of Flaccid Penis: A Measure of The Size Of Erect Penis.

Undeniably, all men believe that the flaccid penis equals the erect one. This is a falsehood because, for the vast majority of patients, the length of the flaccid penis fluctuates with the direction of ambient temperature, arousal, and even health. Studies are now concluding that there is absolutely no relationship between flaccid and erect penis size. Everything from the age, to the weight gain or loss, and general state of health a person has suffered from has been subject to many forms of alteration.

5. You can measure the penis size precisely.

Many assume that penis size is uniformly variable between people. But this is not the case because there is no standard way of measuring the size of a penis. The length and thickness of the penis varies according to the scale used, and it is impossible to accurately size it.

6. A bigger penis ensures sexual efficacy.

Many assume that an expanded penis means enhanced sexual performance. That’s not the case, because sexual performance is determined by a wide range of things, from language and technique to sexual wellbeing. A bigger penis doesn’t equal better sexual performance.

7. We can take pills or exercises that make the penis grow permanently.

There are various products and exercises that promise to boost the size of your penis. But these assertions have no scientific basis. Genetics alone set the penis size, and no amount of pill-taking or exercise will ever fix it.

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8. All fucksy little men are sexually damaged.

‘A dangerous myth is that men with a smaller penis always suffer from sex problems. Some men might be squeamish about their size, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into issues in the bedroom. There are a multitude of factors influencing sexual performance, and penis size is just one of them.

9. Porn stars: That’s the median size of a penis.

Another popular belief is that male porn stars’ penises are approximately the same size as men. But you must always keep in mind that pornography is extremely selective and is not representative of the general population. The people casting these types of films are usually larger than the average, which makes the typical man’s expectations unrealistic.

10. Penis size cannot change

Many misunderstand the penis size of a man, and therefore believe it to be an irrevocable fact. This assumption has pushed every kind of enlargement technology from pills to pumps into the spotlight. But the reality is that the size of a man’s penis can vary with arousal, temperature and health. The size of one’s penis does not signify one’s value or masculinity.

11. Women only prefer larger penises

The most pernicious assumption is that all women want larger penises. Not only does this stereotype press men into being an appropriate size, it also ignores what women want to do. Women are as different from men when it comes to sexual attraction as men, and there is no ‘universal shape’ for the penis.

12. Smaller penises mean less pleasure

A third misconception is that men with small penises are incapable of sexually satisfying their mates. That notion comes from the fallacy that penis size is the direct correlate of sexual experience. Yet the truth is, sexual satisfaction depends on a variety of factors, including communication, bonding and skill. If the penis is small, it does not mean less enjoyment for both partners.

13. All penises are the same

We tend to believe that all penises are equal. This is far from the truth because penis size and shape varies from one individual to another. Like any other body part, penises vary in form and size, and there is no ‘standard’ or ‘optimal’ size. We should value bodies of different sizes and not base decisions on assumptions about social norms.

14. The bigger your penis, the sexier.

The thought that a bigger penis made a man a better man is a sickening, toxic notion that has been implanted in our culture. This presumption places disproportionate demands on men to fit some masculine ideal, and promotes issues with body image and low self-esteem. Remember that your penis size does not define your manhood or your dignity.

This is to say that the culture and press are full of false assumptions about penis size. Often these expectations have to be rejected because they produce catastrophe-provoking beliefs and stereotypes. The fact is, size doesn’t impact sexual pleasure and satisfaction, and penises actually come in all shapes and sizes. Rather than size, it is communication, consent and general sexual health that must be addressed to ensure a full and satisfactory sex experience.

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