This is why men’s penises have long elicited conversation and, for some, even anxiety. As one of the questions asked is, is the size of the penis enough to satisfy both individuals? We’ve talked about this numerous times. Some would say size doesn’t count; some would say it does. But science has since uncovered evidence that it does. In this essay I will discuss the scientific evidence that a large penis is a very real thing and its social implications.
In the first place, we should be able to define what is meant by “penis size.” When people say that their penis is a certain size, they usually mean how much the penis extends and how big it is. The average size of the erect penis is between 4.7 and 6.3 inches in length, and the girth varies from individual to individual. This is quite a wide spectrum, and one thing to remember is that there is no ‘normal’ or ‘ideal’ penis size.
The Study
In 2015, a pair of scientists from the University of California and the University of New Mexico embarked on a study exploring whether penis size predicts sexual pleasure. The 323 women involved in the study were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The women were presented with 33 3D-printed penis models of various sizes and girths, and asked to rate them as attractive, suitable for one night stand and suitable for a committed relationship.
The Results
The study concluded that women preferred a penis larger than the norm (5.2 inches). For a one-night stand, 6.4 inches is the perfect size; for a relationship that lasts several years, it’s 6.3 inches. The researchers also discovered that the penis girth was just as important as the length of the penis, with women opting for a circumference of 5 inches for a one-night stand and 4.8 inches for a commitment.
Implications of the Study
What this study reveals has profound consequences, not just for men but for the rest of us. For one, it casts doubt on the long-held theory that penis size has no bearing on sexual satisfaction. The notion has left many men feeling unfit and unfulfilled by their own size and insecure about themselves and their self-esteem. In showing science that penis size does indeed count, such research will lessen the insecurities and fears that men might experience.
Second, the research also illuminates the society’s emphasis on men possessing a large penis. Media representations assume some measure of beauty and good looks, even for a man’s genitals. This can create unrealistic goals and make men seek to gain weight through dangerous procedures like surgery for expanding penis, or illegal supplements. Their results can shed light on these cultural biases and encourage a healthier and more healthy perception of penis size.
In addition, the study’s findings extend beyond the LGBTQ+ community, to the preferences of women who find men attractive, and not only the straight community. This means we need to continue to study what people with a variety of sexual orientations like so we know more fully about the role of penis size in sexual happiness.
Limitations of the Study
While it is an interesting research to learn how the size of your penis predicts sexual satisfaction, it is not perfect. The only downside is that this research included only women’s opinions and did not involve men. We’d need a study with both partners’ viewpoints in order to have a more complete picture of how penis size influences sexual satisfaction.
Another drawback is that the study included only the perceived size of the penis in its analysis without consideration of other variables such as performance and technique. Sexual fulfillment is not a binary, and it’s not just about penis size. Such further studies would yield a better picture of the importance of penis size to sexual satisfaction.
How Penis Size Affects Female Orgasm.
One of the biggest arguments against the importance of a big penis is that it doesn’t directly affect a woman’s ability to orgasm. But in the past few years, researchers have established that penis size actually contributes to female orgasm.
One paper in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that vaginal orgasms were more common among women with a longer clitoris-vagina distance. It is directly related to penis size as the longer the penis, the more deeply it penetrates the vagina and activates the vaginal orgasm centers.
One other study in the International Journal of Impotence Research found that, among women who reported more frequent vaginal orgasms, men also had larger penises. This reinforces the association between penis size and female sexual desire.
How the Size of the Penis Impacts Male Fertility.
Apart from sexual pleasure, the size of the penis has also been connected to male fertility. Researchers in the Journal of Andrology found that the smaller the penis, the less likely it was for men to have lower sperm counts and lower sperm motility. This can impact the man’s capacity to conceive a lover, putting a strain on a relationship.
In a similar study, published in the International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, men with a larger penis had a higher probability of successfully impregnating their partners than men with a smaller one. And that, in turn, suggests that penis size can influence male fertility.
Conclusion:
The scientific finding that penis size does actually matter suggests something that contradicts long-held assumptions that it doesn’t. The results of this study are extremely important in terms of the effects it will have on men’s self-esteem and confidence, so there is a need to foster realistic and healthy perceptions of penis size within the society. This study isn’t complete, but it opens the door for further work. We should continue to look and research the depths of sexual satisfaction, and the part that penis size plays in it, for a much better picture of human sexuality.
