Viewers of UK mid-morning TV show This Morning were left stunned when a man who claims to have the 'world’s smallest penis' appeared on the sofa to share his deeply personal story.

Michael Phillips, 38, from North Carolina, revealed that his manhood measures just 0.38 inches — significantly below the average of 5.5 inches — and it's a reality that has impacted every aspect of his life.

"I thought I was a late bloomer… but it never happened"

Speaking candidly to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, Michael shared that he first became aware of his condition during his teenage years but held on to hope that things would change.

"I was probably in high school, and dealing with girlfriends and stuff like that, I thought I was a late bloomer, maybe one day it would be normal size. But it never happened."

Some men have something called a "micropenis". Credit: wakila/Getty

Silence, shame, and singledom: "I kept it to myself"

When asked whether it was something he could talk about with his family, Michael — who also revealed he was adopted — admitted he struggled to open up about his condition.

"I kept it to myself, when I was in my teens and twenties, I was always single even though I had friends.

"They wondered why I wasn't dating and I didn't want to go through that."

For years, he kept his condition a secret, choosing to avoid the subject altogether.

As a result, no one around him suspected anything.

“I didn’t get picked on because nobody knew,” he said.

Micropenis and daily life struggles: "Even sitting down can be tricky"

But in adulthood, the hidden burden became much harder to manage.

Michael revealed that his condition has brought unexpected daily challenges, far beyond just dating.

"I can't go out and have a one night stand but it also affects my ability to use a restroom, my confidence.

Even sitting down can be tricky with the clean up and everything. I've tried everything possible. You can be upfront, you can try to talk to somebody, sometimes you don't say nothing at all."

Michael has lived his entire life with a micropenis. Credit: ITV/This Morning

Viewers react: Support, confusion, and criticism flood social media

As Michael's story unfolded on live TV, This Morning viewers rushed to social media to share their reactions — ranging from sympathy to outright confusion.

"Suppose it’s easy to slag the bloke with the smallest penis. Must be horrible for him," one person said.

Others questioned the motivation behind going public: "Why would you go on #thismorning and tell everyone you have a micropenis?"

One viewer poked fun at part of the segment: "When Ben asked the man with the micro penis how it affects his day to day life, he replied that he can't go on one night stands!

"Is that day to day life? I must have had a very boring life if it is."

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A man who claims to have the biggest penis in the UK made a rare appearance on TV, claiming that his package makes his life tough.

Matt Barr, 40, appeared on an episode of This Morning in the UK, to discuss day-to-day living with what he claims to be the largest penis in Britain, measuring a staggering 12 inches.

Matt recounted his journey, revealing that his awareness of his unusual anatomy began during his school days, particularly in the awkward moments of communal showers.

However, it wasn't until later in life that the true challenges emerged, particularly when it came to dating...

Watch the interview below:

"It's difficult, because it's not something you really spring on people as a surprise, because it just does scare people away generally," Matt shared. "But obviously [you don't want to be] creepy and bring it up too early. [So] how do you start that conversation?"

Beyond social interactions, Matt revealed the unexpected hurdles he faces even in everyday activities like exercise.

He recalled a time when he was asked to leave a yoga class due to misconceptions about his intentions.

"I was wearing a very baggy shirt and shorts [but because of the] yoga positions, people just got the wrong idea," he explained.

Alongside all of this, Matt revealed that he was approached by an OnlyFans model who was hoping to collaborate with him for some content.

Addressing the option of surgery as a solution, Matt admitted that he has considered it but the cost has put it out of his reach.

"I have looked into this - it's a very expensive surgery, it costs about £15,000 roughly," he said. "It's not done very often. It's only done normally, in cases of tumors and things like that. In the case of normal function, it's not common."

Despite misconceptions about his situation being a 'gift,' Matt is seeking to dispel this common belief.

"It's fascinating, because you can imagine that the majority of people watching will be going 'what an absolute gift to be able to stand there and have more than enough'," he remarked.

"I'm trying to dispel some of the stigmas. I don't see why there's any difference talking about this and talking about your breasts or any other bodily part...it's not sexualized. It's just a fact of life."

According to Medical News Today, the world average size of an erect penis is 5.1 inches.

On the other end of the spectrum, one bride revealed on Reddit that she found out on her honeymoon that her husband had a micropenis.

Revealing how her husband had persuaded her to abstain from sexual relations until after they exchanged vows, the bride wondered if she was in the wrong for feeling misled.

Despite feeling betrayed, the bride expressed her commitment to her husband, describing him as a "sweet, sweet man" and declaring her intention not to walk away from the relationship.

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A man who lost his virginity on a TV show has opened up about the impact it has had on his life.

Dave, the only participant to lose his virginity during Channel 4’s Virgin Island, has since found love and opened up about how life has changed since the show ended.

The groundbreaking reality series followed 12 adults aged 22 to 30 (all of whom had never had sex) as they explored intimacy, relationships, and self-confidence on a remote island.

While many participants used the experience for personal growth, it was 24-year-old accountant Dave who made headlines for having sex for the first time during the final episode.

Dave’s first sexual experience was with sex surrogate Kat, who said she felt “good about being the person with him at that important moment.” Viewers praised Dave for his maturity, openness, and the respectful way he handled the experience.

Since filming wrapped, Dave has found a girlfriend, someone he met on the dating app Hinge six months after the show ended. The couple is still going strong, though the subject of Virgin Island has required a bit of navigating.

“She watched the first four episodes,” Dave told The Sun, “but it’s getting a bit much now. You don’t want to see your partner with someone else, even if it was a year ago.”

Understandably, Dave’s girlfriend chose not to attend the group’s viewing party for the final episodes. Still, she was supportive and recognized how much Dave had grown since his time on the island.

“She openly said it’s like watching a completely different person,” Dave shared. He told her early on that he’d appeared on a “confidence-boosting TV show,” but held back the full story until they got to know each other better.

The cast remains in close contact via a group chat. Another participant, Holly, has also lost her virginity since the show ended and briefly had a boyfriend five months after filming. Though that relationship ended, she says the experience transformed her.

“I became a new, improved version of myself,” Holly said, adding that she messaged the group chat “almost as soon as it happened” because she was so excited to share the news.

Other cast members have had romantic sparks as well; Emma and Viraj went on a date but didn’t pursue a relationship, and Louise agreed to go out with Jason, who she says “could laugh your pants off.” However, she’s since moved to New Zealand, making the date a bit tricky to arrange.

As Virgin Island ends, its participants say the experience left a lasting impact, both in their relationships and in how they see themselves.

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A man who has a one-inch penis has opened up about his condition and how his wife reacted to it.

The size of one's manhood can have a huge impact on self-esteem, particularly because it can cause others to mock you.

According to Medical News Today, the average size of a man's penis in the US is 5.6 inches.

However, some men live their lives with something a bit smaller.

In 2017, East London poet Ant Smith courageously appeared on television to challenge the pervasive myth that "size matters" when it comes to masculinity and self-worth, per the Sun.

Smith is a poet from East London who first gained public attention in 2014 after performing "Shorty," a poem he wrote about the challenges of having a small penis.

Following his viral success, Smith was invited to share his story on prominent media platforms, including BBC Radio 1, ITV's This Morning, and Australia’s 9MSN.

He used these appearances to normalize conversations about male body image and confidence.

Smith has a penis that measures four inches when erect, and between one and two inches when flaccid.

Reflecting on his early experiences, Smith revealed he spent over 30 years feeling self-conscious about his body.

"Growing up, it was a considerable embarrassment to me. At about 3.5 inches, it wasn’t so small but seemed so much smaller than everyone else’s," he shared.

He explained how insecurity affected his life, particularly during his teenage years.

“I was teased at school, and it made me so self-conscious I didn’t have sex until I was 21,” he said.

Smith also described incidents where condoms would slip off, adding to his embarrassment.

In 2017, Smith appeared on ITV’s This Morning to challenge the "size matters" narrative and help other men who may feel isolated by similar insecurities.

Speaking to hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, he said: “I’ve spent years and years thinking I’m the only one with this problem. By keeping quiet, I wasn’t really letting anyone else with the same problem realize they are never really alone.”

While candid about his insecurities, Smith stressed that his size has not limited his personal life.

“I use more than just that part of my anatomy in my relationship with my beautiful wife,” he said.

Despite his concerns, his wife appears to have no issue with it.

“My wife assured me my size made no difference," he said.

In his quest to help others struggling with similar insecurities, Smith authored The Small Penis Bible, a self-help book filled with personal anecdotes and humor.

Discussing the book in 2020, he explained: “My main aim is to make other men feel OK about themselves.

"Now I tackle the subject with humor, but I know from my own experience just how serious an issue it can be. So many men beat themselves up about their penis size, and it affects their relationships with women.”

Later in 2017, Smith joined forces with the blood-testing company Thriva, appearing in a campaign to encourage people to monitor their health.

The campaign’s tagline read: "There's nothing wrong with a little prick," referring to the small prick used in home blood-testing kits.

"While playful, it’s a serious message," Smith noted, emphasizing the importance of addressing health issues openly.

“We will all be better off if we properly monitor what’s happening inside our bodies that we perhaps can’t see in the mirror. It’s something some people are scared of addressing, even if all it takes is a small prick.”

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A man who devastatingly lost his penis in an accident has opened up and the rude question he always gets asked.

This is going to be hard to write as a man, and I assume it'll be tricky for other men to read.

The thought of losing your penis in an accident is something nobody likes to think about, as it's an area we usually seek to protect.

However, for some unfortunate people out there, they have lost their crown jewels through no fault of their own.

Taking to Reddit in an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) thread, the anonymous user opened up about the challenges he faces, including the question everyone seems to ask.

The man, whose identity remains anonymous, began the thread with a straightforward post: "I (33) lost my wiener 4 years ago in an accident. AMA."

Already off to a painful start.

When asked how the life-changing incident occurred, he explained it was the result of a motorcycle crash: “It was a motorcycle accident. Got hit by a pickup truck. The bike got ruined and something sharp jammed on my thigh and split my wiener.”

Despite undergoing reconstructive surgery, complications arose: "Doctors did a reconstruction but it got infected a week later and the whole thing had to be amputated. I nearly died from it," he revealed.

Though he could pursue further reconstructive surgery, the fear of infection holds him back: "I can get one constructed, but I’m terrified from the infection and can’t go through with it yet."

The emotional toll of losing his manhood was immense - as expected.

Reflecting on how he coped initially, he shared that he felt hopeless: "Mentally, the first year was awful and I spent so much time with my shrink. I felt I was no longer a man and didn’t want to stay married... I could never look at my wife again."

He credited his wife with helping him through his darkest moments, saying she convinced him not to give up: "I wanted to just die, but my wife said she would end up doing the same thing if I went down that path."

Then the unnamed man answered the one rude question that everyone is thinking.

How does he navigate intimacy after the accident?

He assured Reddit users that he can still engage in sexual activity and even achieve ejaculation, although in an unusual way: "Yes, I do the same way. I ejaculate but it’s weird 'cause there’s no shaft so it just oozes out of me. My wife gets a kick out of it but I find it weird."

He went on to describe how he and his wife use sex toys to compensate, adding that "all kinds of foreplay, nipple, and anal stimulations" help him climax.

While he has learned to adjust, he admitted the experience has been strange, particularly when it comes to the sensation of "phantom" erections: "Ghost morning wood is a thing. For a while, I’d go to grab it and it wasn’t there. These were dark days."

I hope that's cleared things up for you.

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