Penile Enlargement: Online GuidePosting Date: 12/15/2003 Part 2 - Measuring Guidelines: How To Measure For Real - Like A Careful Physician
Let's use scientific measuring to find out the true dimensions of a man. First, you need a tape measure.
Secondly, use this diagram to make accurate measurements. You'll want to measure the exact length of the penis from the meatus (that's the opening of the urethra) to the fat pad. The physicians from UCSF were careful to really push the fat pad down, and you should be, too.
For the best results, take measurements of the penis in flaccid, stretched, and erect states. You'll get more reliable numbers.
Again, when measuring the circumference, be sure to push the fat pad aside with the measuring tape so you can get the best results.
Variations
Now, some inconsistencies will inevitably result. Flaccid measurements are less accurate than erect measurements. Cold or warm weather can also affect the findings.
Obesity
Obesity can also affect the results. The team of UCSF researchers noted in their findings that, "The depth of the fat pad may significantly alter the perception of penile length. An increase in fat pad depth will decrease the visible pendulous length of the penis. Many men complain of a retractile penis, and obesity contributes to this phenomenon."
The researchers further stated that knowing the truth could reduce anxiety. "Knowledge of functional penile length," they wrote, "including that buried by the fat pad, may decrease anxiety concerning erect size in certain men."
They suggest that for men whose obesity is creating a perception of smaller penis size, weight loss or liposuction may represent less drastic steps to enhance a man's self-image about his penis size - i.e. fat is the real culprit.
In the end, the researchers suggest that only men whose flaccid length is less than 2.8 inches or erect of 3.5 inches would be considered "subnormal" in size. And again, only one in 80 of their research subjects was near that standard.
Sizing It All Up - The Result? Peace Of Mind
The upshot of all this? Well, perhaps once you've measured these private parts and figured out personally relevant statistics, you should be able to sleep better - whether you're alone or with someone else - because you will have put this issue to rest.
Source: "Penile Length in the Flaccid and Erect States: Guidelines for Penile Augmentation," Journal of Urology, Vol. 195, 995-997, 1996
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