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In Defence of My Small Penis

A study released this week informs us that the average worldwide penis size is 5.2 inches long when erect. According to the BJU International Journal of Urology, which published the findings, this should help to "reassure the large majority of men that the size of their penis is in the normal range".I'm sure it does, but that doesn't mean these results are all good news; my life does not change one jot waking up to find that, today, I am only 1.2 inches below average, as opposed to the whopping 1.8 inch discrepancy of yesterday.

I suppose this whole exercise of laboriously measuring 15,521 penises – both flaccid and hard – demonstrates that, as a society, we do still possess the…

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Penile Injuries

One of the more difficult aspects of management of these injuries is reassurance and anxiolysis to the patient and perhaps their partner or parent in the case of a child with a zipper injury. There is often a morbid curiosity on the part of members of the treatment team including other physicians and nurses. For the sake of maintaining a calm patient who trusts in you as you approach the penis with a tool that looks like and may have come from the hospital mechanical maintenance room, try to avoid spectacle and treat the patient with dignity and respect and perhaps a bit of a benzodiazepine. This will make them feel more comfortable and make your job easier.

As Boys Get Fatter, Parents Worry One Body Part Is Too Small

Questions about penis size have become more common over the past decade, as my colleagues and I have all seen more overweight children coming in for physical exams.

Everything You Need to Know About Penises

Here are the 10 penis facts everyone handling penises should know...

Get the Perfect Penis

Just in: Science says women prefer large penises. Penises larger than the 95th penile percentile. But women care much more about other things, and this discussion is fraught.

Here’s what happens to your penis as you age

There is no definitive evidence your penis length and girth will naturally change as you age, despite what you may read. This is because there is no study that follows the same adults and their penis measurements over decades; existing studies only compare penis size between different adults of different ages.

Here’s what happens to your penis as you age

There is no definitive evidence your penis length and girth will naturally change as you age, despite what you may read. This is because there is no study that follows the same adults and their penis measurements over decades; existing studies only compare penis size between different adults of different ages.

Huge News! The Bionic Dick Is Here

The question isn’t so much: Is the age of the supersized penis upon us? The question is: In the age of supersized everything, how the hell did this take so long?

Is my penis too small, too big, or just right?

The penis is just one of many body parts that people may obsess over, and the larger scale issue of the intersection between physical and mental health should not be put aside for the penis, even if it is the Organ of the Patriarchy.

Ouch! Can You Really Break Your Penis?

The penile condition recently featured on the TV medical drama Grey's Anatomy is real and, sorry guys (and girls), not uncommon.

Penis Anatomy, Explained: Diagrams and Facts to Demystify the Dick

Luckily for you, we’ve got diagrams and penis anatomy facts aplenty to help you demystify the dick. Because as with vagina anatomy, there’s a lot happening under the surface when it comes to the health and sexual functioning of people who have a penis.

Penis care: A guide to cleaning your baby boy's business

Answers to your most pertinent penis questions.

Penis Envy: How Size Influences Self-Esteem

The center of a man’s existence is his penis. At the root of his self-worth is how he feels about the size of his penis and what he thinks about its ability to please his partners.

The penis and foreskin

The foreskin should never be forcibly retracted for cleaning...

The Problem With DIY Penis Implants

In correctional facilities around the world, prisoners are performing penile implants on themselves and each other -- possibly because they are bored.

The Problems with Penis Transplantation

The past half-century has yielded revolutionary advancements in transplantation medicine: the first pancreas transplant in 1966; the first heart transplant in 1967; the first hand transplant in 1998; the first ovarian transplant in 2005; the first full facial transplant in 2010. But somewhat forgotten amongst the successes of the past is the first penis transplant, conducted in 2006 at the General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command in China.

What Engineers Can Learn From the Design of the Penis

The concept of using the design of the penis for other purposes is part of an established field called biomimicry, the science of applying nature’s design lessons to human problems.

What to Expect From Your Penis As You Age

Aging is often very unkind to male sexual function. Nobody informs us exactly what to expect with the process. Rather than proactively addressing them, we so often sit back and observe the changes as they unfold.

Resources

10 Penis Problems You Shouldn't Ignore

You’re well acquainted with your own penis, but how does it compare to everyone else’s? While you probably consider your package to be completely normal, it could jump out as strange to another guy—like your urologist. Here, penis experts reveal the seemingly common occurrences that could actually be cause for concern. If you experience anything on this list, you need to see your doc ASAP.

10 problems you're having with your penis—and what to do about them

We're putting an end to your most puzzling penis problems. Okay, maybe we can't end all your problems, but at the very least we can explain why they might be happening and what you can do about it.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Penis

While, sure, you may know all about vibrators these days and you're comfortable with vagina nicknames and vagina facials, but the male organ is a whole different species. Literally.

20 Wonders of the Penis

I have always viewed the penis as one of nature’s many works of art. Its look. Its feel. What it can do while on the man. And even more astounding is what it can do when it’s put inside someone. Thinking about some of those things over the years is part of what makes me the big sex geek that I am.

8 Common penis problems you might run into during sex

If you have a partner with a penis, chances are you're already pretty intimately acquainted with his equipment. This knowledge can be very beneficial in the bedroom, but it can also help his health and maybe even save his life. Taking a nature hike through his twig and berries can help you spot certain problems (maybe even before he does!) and then help him get medical attention.

8 Wild Facts About the Penis

Memorialized in monuments, Grecian statues and bathroom graffiti everywhere, the penis may be the most famous and well-studied human organ on the planet. But despite its outsized profile in the popular imagination, the male member still has a few secrets left to reveal. From penis spines to the ideal size and even penis shame, here are eight wild facts about the male sex organ.

9 Weird Things Your Penis Does

Discover why your schlong has been acting so strange.

Five Things You May Not Know About the Penis

Since writing the post “Five Things Worth Knowing about the Vagina,” I’ve been meaning to give equal time to the complex organ belonging to the other team: the penis. As a urologist, I’m committed to demystifying the parts of our bodies that we all wonder about. Knowledge is power, especially when you are the one in the know and your friends are floundering with questions.

The 10 Worst Things That Could Happen to Your Penis

Your junk is safe—for now—but these other guys weren’t so lucky.

A Phimosis Journey

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MedicineNet

Some disorders that affect the penis include priapism, Peyronie's disease , balanitis, phimosis, paraphimosis, and penile cancer.

MedlinePlus

Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include • Erectile dysfunction - inability to get or keep an erection • Priapism - a painful erection that does not go away • Peyronie's disease - bending of the penis during an erection due to a hard lump called a plaque • Balanitis - inflammation of the skin covering the head of the penis, most often in men and boys who have not been circumcised