What is the average thickness of the penis? Science responds

March 31, 2024

Possibly, every man has taken measures of his penis at some time in the life . And is that the size of the penis, whether or not the most important, is something that always arouses curiosity .. The penis has different shapes and sizes. For example. some are extremely curved, which is known as Peyronie Syndrome. Others, also stand out for their large or small dimensions.

In this article we will investigate the importance of size and review the measurements of the penis. In addition, there is some confusion when interpreting data on the size of the male genitalia. Most people think that the thickness is the circumference of the penis, when in reality it is not like that.

Clarifying some concepts about penis size

Much is said about the importance of thickness. Experts say that more than the length, the thickness has a great impact when it comes to causing pleasure. But… What is really the thickness of the penis? Well, below we explain what each measure of the male reproductive organ means.

When it comes to knowing the size of the penis, it is necessary to know what the difference between length, circumference and diameter is. In addition, the member has two different measures: when it is flaccid and when it is erect.

Length : The length refers to the size of the penis along, that is, from the base of the penis to the glans.
The circumference : Many people confuse the circumference with the thickness, but in reality they are different things. The circumference is measured with a tape measure and is the rounded shape of the penis.
Thickness : The thickness is also called diameter. It is measured with a device called the caliper. In the following image you can see the difference between circumference and thickness (diameter).

What is the size of the penis?

Since the size of the penis is one of the existential questions of most men, There are many researches that have tried to find out the average size of the penis . This existential question aroused the curiosity of a group of scientists who conducted a study to know the average size of the penis.

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This research was published in the journal BJU International (British Journal of Urology International), had more than 15,000 subjects from around the world and determined the average size. The results show that the average size of the erect penis is 13.12 centimeters long and 11.66 centimeters in circumference. At rest, the average length of the penis is 9.16 centimeters and a circumference of 9.31 centimeters. According to a study of the Spanish Association of Andrology, the thickness of the erect penis of 3.82 cm.

For the most curious, The largest penis in the world belongs to Roberto Esquivel Cabrera, 54 years old and Mexican nationality . It measures him, nothing more and nothing less, than 48 centimeters. The second largest penis that is known is the American actor Jonah Falcon, with 34 centimeters in erection and 24 centimeters when he is flaccid.

Is the size important?

Another one of those questions posed not only by men but also by women is: "Does the size really matter?" Science has also found an answer to this question . According to research published in the Spanish newspaper ABC, the Australian National University (Canberra) found that larger penises seduce heterosexual women. Other research, this time conducted by the University of New Mexico confirms these results.

And as for the thickness? Studies have also found results that claim that it is more important than length, at least in the sex of one night. According to the University of California (UCLA) in Los Angeles, women prefer men with a wider limb for an occasional adventure. Now, when it comes to a relationship, the same study shows that it is not so important anymore. This research included 41 women who were asked to examine different penis models and choose their favorite.

If you want to know what really attracts us to a person, you can read our article: "How are the people that attract and captivate us?"

The size of the penis according to the country

There is a lot of talk about men of color having larger penis size than Caucasian men. This is not simply a rumor, but science has proven it. One of the most curious studies that have been conducted in recent years aimed to find out if this was true or was only a myth.The research was carried out by the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland), which found out what is the average size of the penis according to the country of origin .

The subjects of the study were distributed in 116 countries, and as expected, the results show that African countries are in the lead. However, the Latin American countries follow him closely, such as Colombia. We Spaniards can not be very proud, because we are in position 82.

Below you can find the 15 countries listed up front on this list and the average size of its inhabitants s:

15. Brazil: 16.10 cm

14. Benin: 16.20 cm

13. Nicaragua: 16.26 cm

12. Panama: 16.27 cm

11. Jamaica: 16.30 cm

10. Sudan: 16.47 cm

9. Iceland: 16.51 cm

8. Cameroon: 16.67 cm

7. Lebanon: 16.82 cm

6. Venezuela: 17.03 cm

5. Colombia: 17.03 cm