Maybe an average penis is really the ideal for most women?

The reality is that many men think a lot about their penis size and often worry that it’s too small. It’s important to note a couple of things.

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• The average size of an erect penis is between 5 and 6 inches.

• There is a big difference between flaccid and erect, with many men experiencing significantly more growth from a flaccid to erect stage (most men, regardless of flaccid size, end up at the average) — this is important because heterosexual guys aren’t typically exposed to erect penises in person and many judge their relative size based on what they may have seen in the locker room (flaccid) or what they see in porn (not average).

Alicia Morgan at Refinery 29 shares an interesting take from a woman who might very well represent the silent majority. The average penis is ideal for her and more important than anything is how she feels about her lover and other elements of his physical appearance. With that said, I don’t think anyone is going to start feeling sorry for the guys who happen to be well endowed…

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Curated article from:
Refinery 29
Kinsey Institute