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Doctor reveals the actual average penis size and it’s smaller than most men expect
You might think your friends are swinging well above average, but it turns out that perception couldn’t be more wrong.
For generations, men have quietly compared notes, guessed sizes in locker rooms, and let adult film actors set the bar for what’s “normal.” Unsurprisingly, that’s left a lot of guys feeling insecure for no reason at all.
But now, thanks to a global review and one doctor who isn’t shy about telling the hard truth, we’ve got the facts - and they’re bound to boost more than a few egos.
Most men have it wrong about the average size
Dr Karan Rajan, the internet’s go-to medical myth-buster, says many guys have been misled for years. Citing a 2014 global penis size review, he revealed: “The study revealed that the average length of a flaccid penis was 3.6 inches and the average length of an erect penis was 5.165 inches.”
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The study, led by a team from King's College London, measured 15,000 men worldwide and was aimed at tackling size-related anxiety with real science. “Societal expectations, warped by pornography, Hollywood, rumours and over zealous exaggeration, leave most men thinking the average penis is closer to something like 6 inches,” Dr Rajan explained.
He added, “Most men regrettably assume they are smaller than average and this distortion fuels a negative self perception of the body.”
And there you have it. If you’ve been comparing yourself to something out of a late-night streaming site, it’s time to let that go.
Some countries are measuring longer than others
If you're wondering who topped the size charts, data collected by Data Pandas - a site that tracks all kinds of statistics - ranked the average sizes globally. Sudan took the lead with an average of 7.06 inches, followed closely by the Democratic Republic of Congo at 7.059 inches. Ecuador claimed third place with 6.9 inches.
But overall, the message is clear: forget the myths, ignore the screen fantasies, and stop obsessing. Science says you’re probably more average than you think - and that’s perfectly fine.