Sorry guys, having big feet doesn’t mean your penis is super-sized – it’s all in the toes

SOLE SEARCHING Sorry guys, having big feet doesn’t mean your penis is super-sized – it’s all in the toes

Becky Pemberton

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on THE Sun

MOST people know the phrase “you know what they say about men with big feet”, but is this cheeky saying true?

Scientists set out to see if the old wives tale of big feet equalling a whopping penis was accurate– and men with big shoes may no longer have a reason to brag.

It turns out, from a 1993 Canadian study, that there was no strong correlation between penis and foot size.

Scientists noted: “Height and foot size would not serve as practical estimators of penis length.”

This was supported by a similar study done across the pond in the UK in 2002, with researchers concluding: “The supposed association of penile length and shoe size has no scientific basis.”

However, there may be a body part that could be an indicator of your penis size; your toes.

What is the average penis size in the UK?

According to Target Map, Britain’s average erect schlong is from 3.5-5.8 inches.

But research from London clinic International Andrology clinic has slightly different results.

This may be because they asked 1,000 blokes to reveal their own size (which could have led to a few extra inches being added).

They found the average penis length in the UK is 6.36 inches.

Men with the largest members live in Wales, according to the survey, with the average size in that region measuring 6.56 inches.

At the bottom of the table with the smallest penises in the UK was the East Midlands, which came in with an average of 6.11 inches.

In 1999, a Korean study found that the circumference of the penis was slightly correlated to the length of your first and third toes.

Although a slight link occurred, it was deemed to be a weak indicator.

Scientists wrote: “Human body index including the size or characteristics of body extremities is not enough to predict the penile size.”

Meanwhile, in Greece in 2002, it was found that there is a “statistically significant” correlation between the penis length and index finger length.

So there you have it! Next time someone brags about the size of their trainers you may want to take the connotations with a pinch of salt.

Veiny Penis: Is It Normal?

Is it normal to have a veiny penis?

By Jamie Eske
Reviewed by J. Keith Fisher, M.D.

 

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on MEDICALNEWSTODAY

 

In most cases, seeing veins beneath the skin of the penis is perfectly normal and does not require medical attention.

Several factors influence vein visibility, including:

  • genetics
  • age
  • frequency and intensity of physical activity
  • cardiovascular health
  • underlying medical conditions

In this article, we discuss why the veins in the penis might appear prominent and what this means.

We also review potential underlying medical conditions that contribute to penis vein visibility and when to see a doctor.

Why does it happen?

There are several veins and arteries that carry blood to and from the spongy erectile tissue in the penis.

Veins may look larger than usual during and immediately following an erection. Although the appearance of prominent veins may cause alarm, they indicate healthy blood flow.

Genetics and age can influence skin thickness, which may make veins appear more prominent or bigger than usual.

Also, blood clots and other conditions that affect the cardiovascular system can trap blood in the veins, which may affect how these blood vessels look.

Do prominent veins affect erection or ejaculation?

Typically, prominent veins do not affect erectile function.

Conditions that affect blood flow, such as blood clots and atherosclerosis, can have a minor impact on erectile function.

Research suggests a close relationship between cardiovascular health and erectile function.

In a 2015 study, for example, researchers conclude that erectile dysfunction could be an early sign of cardiovascular disease.

Also, in an earlier study by the Heart Institute, the authors state that erectile dysfunction may precede heart attacks by 3–5 years.

Possible causes

Vein size and visibility may vary over a person’s lifetime. They can also change as a result of sexual activity, or due to an underlying health condition.

Some possible causes of prominent veins in the penis include:

Erection

During an erection, oxygenated blood from the heart flows through the cavernous artery, which supplies the three chambers of spongy tissue that make up the corpus cavernosum and the corpus spongiosum.

The increase in blood flow causes the spongy tissue to expand, resulting in an erection. The tunica albuginea keeps blood in the corpus cavernosum.

The blood will then drain through the veins near the surface of the penis and travel back to the heart and lungs. The spongy tissue will remain engorged with blood until the erection goes away.

Varicocele

A varicocele refers to enlargement of the veins that make up the pampiniform plexus in the scrotum, which is the loose skin that surrounds the testes.

Varicoceles develop during puberty and affect about 10-15% of young males.

The exact cause remains unknown, but the following factors may contribute to the formation of varicoceles:

  • reduced blood flow
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • injury or trauma to the testes

Varicoceles do not require treatment unless there is also:

  • pain
  • low sperm count
  • a lump on or near the testes
  • swelling of the scrotum

Blood clots

A blood clot, or thrombosis, is a medical condition that occurs when blood cells stick together to form solid masses in the blood vessels. Blood clots can interrupt or completely stop blood flow.

Penile blood clots can develop in the dorsal vein in the penis, resulting in a rare condition called Mondor’s disease. Mondor’s disease can lead to significant pain and swelling in the affected veins.

According to a 2018 case study, penile blood clots typically resolve on their own within 1–4 weeks.

Lymphedema

Lymphedema refers to swelling that occurs when lymph fluid incorrectly flows through the body.

Swelling due to lymphedema can make the veins more visible than usual.

Causes of lymphedema include:

  • blockages in the lymphatic system
  • cancer treatment
  • infection
  • injury
  • removal of lymph nodes
  • scar tissue buildup from surgery

Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie’s disease occurs when scar tissue, or plaque, forms in the top or bottom of the penis. The buildup of scar tissue can cause the penis to curve or bend, which can lead to severe pain during sexual intercourse.

The scar tissue that develops may feel slightly firm to the touch. Scar tissue that calcifies can feel like a hard, solid mass beneath the skin.

Causes of Peyronie’s disease include:

  • injury
  • autoimmune disease
  • vigorous sexual activity
  • aging

Lymphangiosclerosis

The abnormal hardening of a lymph vessel in the penis characterizes lymphangiosclerosis.

Lymphangiosclerosis can develop due to:

  • injury causing tissue damage in the penis
  • circumcision
  • scarring from circumcision
  • sexually transmitted infections
  • vigorous sexual activity

Unlike a prominent vein, lymphangiosclerosis will look similar to the rest of the skin. The hardened lymph vessel usually forms just below the head of the penis and measures about 3 millimeters thick.

A doctor may perform blood tests and analyze a small tissue sample to diagnose lymphangiosclerosis.

Lymphangiosclerosis typically goes away on its own within 4–6 weeks and rarely causes complications.

People with lymphangiosclerosis should try to abstain from sexual activity, including masturbation until completely healed.

When to see a doctor

In most cases, a person will have no reason to worry if the veins in their penis appear more prominent than usual.

However, people may want to consider speaking with a doctor if the appearance of veins in their penis causes them distress, or if they experience any of the following symptoms:

  • pain during erection, ejaculation, or urination
  • swelling of the penis or testicles
  • hard, flesh colored cord on the penis
  • lumps on the penis or scrotum
  • pain in the lower abdomen or back

If any of these symptoms occur alongside prominent veins in the penis, it may indicate an underlying medical condition.

Summary

The appearance of prominent veins in the penis may cause some concern.

However, enlarged penile veins usually occur as the result of normal blood flow to and from the penis.

In rare cases, an underlying medical condition can contribute to the appearance of penile veins. These conditions include:

  • cardiovascular diseases, such as blood clots
  • Peyronie’s disease
  • lymphangiosclerosis

People may want to consider contacting their doctor if they have noticeable cord-like structures on their penis or testicles.

People should seek immediate medical attention if they experience:

  • painful erection or ejaculation
  • swelling or lumps on the penis or scrotum
  • pain in the lower back or abdomen
  • unusual discharge from the penis

 

 

 

Will eating tomatoes make your penis bigger?

Will eating tomatoes make your penis bigger?

By Almara Abgarian

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on METRO.co.uk

We have shared a lot of penis facts as of late.

Like when we told you that you shouldn’t eat sexy pavement lichen to treat erectile dysfunction or explained why masturbating with pineapple juice is a bad idea.

Today we’re delving into a new area of penile exploration: sizing.

There are a lot of theories on the internet of foods that, if ingested regularly, will help add a few inches to a dick, including one particular vegetable that seems to pop up time and time again: the tomato.

Just a few months ago, a man posted on Quora to ask others whether the red juicy produce could work as a ‘home remedy’ for penis enlargement.

Firstly, note that we appreciate all dicks and there is nothing wrong with not having a monster aubergine in your trousers. But, to avoid queues at tomato aisles at supermarkets everywhere, we found out the facts.

Will eating tomatoes make your penis bigger?

Unfortunately, there is no research to support that spending your days eating tomato-based dishes will change the size of your penis.

However, that’s not to say there aren’t benefits.

Red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, watermelons and strawberries, contain lycopene, an antioxidant that can have beneficial effects on your body, including your penis health.

Men who eat tomatoes – or meals that contain this vegetable – 10 times per week are 18% less likely to develop prostate cancer, due to the lycopene warding off toxins that could cause cell damage, according to a study in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Additionally, another piece of research revealed that the antioxidant can potentially prevent tumuors from growing for people who have prostate or breast cancer.

What’s more, eating tomatoes could be helpful for men who suffer from infertility.

Consuming high quantities of the vegetable can improve the shape of a man’s sperm (or morphology) according to one study. Out of the participants, those who had eaten the most tomatoes had swimmers that were between 8-10% more ‘normal’.

It’s also said that the antioxidant can help improve blood flow and as a result, give men stronger erections.

‘Lycopene “is one of, if not the most powerful of nature’s antioxidants,’ Dr. Paul Turek, a fertility urologist, told Health.com.

‘It’s thought that oxidants underlie much of male infertility and prostate cancer, and we know that antioxidants are good for blood vessels in both in the heart and the penis. But their exact mechanisms of action aren’t well defined.’

To conclude, eating tomatoes is great for a lot of things – but not for penis growth.

Bronx Doctors Say Man Discovered With ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Condition, His Penis Is Turning Into Bone

Bronx Doctors Say Man Discovered With ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Condition, His Penis Is Turning Into Bone

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on WebMD

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Doctors in the Bronx say they encountered one of the rarest medical mysteries they’ve come across – a man’s penis was literally turning to bone.

According to a team of physicians from Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, a 63-year-old man suffered a fall onto the pavement and went to the hospital complaining of knee pain.

“He was walking on the side walk with his cane when he fell onto his buttocks. Shortly thereafter, he started to have a left knee pain,” the doctors reported in the medical journal Urology Case Reports.

To see the x-ray pictures click here

Doctors did an x-ray on the 63-year-old’s pelvis to make sure he hadn’t hurt his hip as well and that’s when the stunning discovery was made.

“An extensive, plaque-like calcification along the expected distribution of the penis was evident.”

The Bronx doctors say the unidentified man was likely suffering from an “exceedingly rare” case of ossification, or the abnormal formation of bone.

“Penile ossification remains a relatively rare condition being mentioned in very few journals,” the Bronx doctors said.

There are reportedly less than 40 published cases of a man’s penis turning to bone in this way.

Unfortunately, the staff at Lincoln Medical could not examine the man’s pelvic paralysis further. The 63-year-old reportedly decided to leave the hospital against the advice of medics and a follow-up lab exam could not be done.

For now, a medical mystery is still walking around New York.

This Sea Slug Uses Its Penis To Scrape Out Rival Sperm

Underwater close-up photography of Chromodoris reticulata (Getty)

This Sea Slug Uses Its Penis To Scrape Out Rival Sperm

By: Emily Willingham

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on Forbes.com.

The sea slug Chromodoris reticulata shot to glorious reproductive fame in 2013 with the news that it not only mated using a disposable penis but also had a couple of spares on hand. Now it turns out that the animal uses its thorny penis to scoop sperm out of its mating partner. And no, it’s not their own sperm they’re removing.

These sea slugs, also known as nudibranchs, are simultaneous hermaphrodites. They have both male and female sex organs and produce both types of gametes: sperm and eggs. When C. reticulatamate, each member of the pair inserts a bit of its penis into the other’s vagina. When the deed is done, each partner can autotomize–spontaneously break off–that bit of its penis, and yet live to mate another day. As in, literally within a day, because behind that bit that broke off are two more bits, waiting to enter into service.

Such features make these little white-speckled red sea creatures fascinating enough. Adding to their allure, they look like squishy underwater bulls wearing flounces. They have a pair of horn-like rhinophores at the front for scent detection and a set of fluffy secondary gills perched like a bustle at the rear.

But such graceful accouterments notwithstanding, this nudibranch gives every sign of living a life full of brutal mating challenges. The fact that it can dispense with a penis and be ready with another within 24 hours suggests that it must mate often to keep up with neighboring sea slug competition.

As with many organisms who don’t have time to waste, the penises of this species have a very specific set of features. Some snakes have cactus-like, terrifying-looking hemipenes, but the C. reticulata penis has backward-pointing spines. And that whole breaking-off-the-penis thing isn’t just shuffling off something old to be able to mate anew. Along with its own bit of penis, the sea slug is also discarding rival sperm that it scraped from its partner during copulation.

Researchers publishing in the Journal of Ethology confirmed this bit of copulatory tool use by analyzing the DNA adherent to the broken off penis after their lab sea slugs copulated. Sure enough, those backward-oriented spines are dragging out rival sperm as the sea slug ditches its own penis. This tactic circumvents storage of sperm from an earlier copulation and helps give the most recent contender an edge in the mating Olympics. It also explains why this nudibranch ditches the penis rather than trying to retract it. The study authors don’t make it sound terribly comfortable:

“Though a long and thorny penis is advantageous in scraping out allo-sperm at copulation, such a penis is difficult to pull back into the body again … and the backward-pointing spines on the penis covered with sperm … will not remove allo-sperm efficiently at the next copulation, like a  VelcroTM tape. Such morphological and functional inconveniency may have made C. reticulata develop a cheap and fragile penis and dispose of it, rather than a robust but expensive one and reuse it.”

Wouldn’t want to go to all the effort of an expensive and resuable penis when cheap replacements look more functional and offer more comfort.

All of this work to find out what a sea slug does with its spiny disposable penis has a point beyond the obvious curiosity value. It suggests intense competition and a high frequency of mating for this species. That means that simultaneous hermaphrodites may have to work as hard as non-hermaphrodite animals to mate successfully.

One narrative to explain simultaneous hermaphroditism is that it evolved against a backdrop of scanty opportunities for mating, either because not enough mates are available or because moving around and finding one isn’t easy. Clearly, this penis-disposing, sperm-scraping species that can copulate in a chain reaction of replaced penises doesn’t seem to fit that description. The authors suggest that this conceptualization should be revisited for C. reticulata.

Here’s How a Dehydrated Penis Will Screw Up Your Sex Life

Drought in vast land (Getty)

Here’s How a Dehydrated Penis Will Screw Up Your Sex Life

By Gigi Engle

* This article is a repost which originally appeared on Brides.com.

Vaginas often get all the attention when it comes to being, ahem, wet or dehydrated. Hydration is vital to a healthy libido and comfortable, pain-free sex for women.

But it’s not only vaginas that can suffer from a lack of H2O. Dehydration definitely DOES mess with male-bodied people and can have all kinds of effects on their penis and sex life.

Brides spoke with two doctors to get some important information and symptoms of dehydrated penises.

And consider this your PSA to stay hydrated; because without it, things get bleak.

Dehydrated penis, dehydrated skin.

For a vulva and vagina, dehydration can lead to a lack of proper lubrication and tearing. While this is hellish on many levels, it isn’t just women who need their H2O. For a man (or any penis-owning person), dehydration can absolutely contribute to discomfort or even pain during sex.

“The skin of the vagina and penis is susceptible to dryness if not taken care of properly. When your body is properly hydrated the outside skin of both sex organs are less prone to dryness,” explains Sherry Ross, a women’s health expert and author of She-ology. The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health. “Skin dryness involving any part of the body is uncomfortable and annoying, especially when it comes to the sensitive skin of the penis.”

If your partner is experiencing pain or itching during sex, it could be due to skin dryness. “Persistent dryness of the skin of the penis can cause itching, burning and pain which leads to emotional and physical disruptions in daily life activities, including the bedroom,” Ross says.

Men need to drink water and moisturize their bits with lotion or a mild vitamin E oil. All people, regardless of gender, need to take care of their skin.

Man drinking water (Getty)
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Dehydration can cause erectile issues.

While there are many things that contribute to ED (environmental, physical, and psychological) dehydration is definitionally a contributing factor in many instances. Ross says that prolonged bouts of dehydration can be directly linked to erectile complications.

“Water is vital for every system in our body, making up 60 percent of body weight, so constant replenishing is essential,” Ross tells Brides.

You know how when you go to donate blood they make sure you’ve had enough water and once you’ve filled your vials they give you orange juice? There is a reason for this. “With too little water content in our bodies, our blood flows less easily. With reduced efficiency of blood flow, we can certainly expect issues with erection,” explains Laura Deitsch, resident sexologist of Vibrant, Planned Parenthood’s sex toy e-tailer.

Limit caffeine and alcohol for better sexual experiences.

“Alcohol and caffeine should be consumed in moderation since both cause dehydration,” Ross add,

Stick to one morning cup of coffee, and try to limit intake to that. And you need roughly eight, 8-ounce glasses of water every single day to maintain proper hydration—and more if you’re at the gym during the day.

If you’re not hydrated, ejaculation becomes a Herculean feat.

You know how your body is made of 60 percent water? Well, so is precum and semen. If your partner is having trouble experiencing orgasm, it may be because they are not drinking enough…yes, you guessed it…water.

“Pre-ejaculatory fluid and semen are both made up of primarily water, so being dehydrated can cause a more viscous consistency and make it more difficult to achieve ejaculation,” Deitch says.

Dehydration can affect sperm quality.

Yikes! Hydration is also a key element in the making and production of high-quality sperm.

“Being dehydrated can affect the quantity and quality of sperm production,” Ross explains. “Sperm lives in fluid within the testicles that makes up semen. When the body is dehydrated it can make the semen thicker affecting the quality and quantity of sperm.”

Don’t just sit there, drink up!

2018 PEGym Penis Size vs Anatomy Survey

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we need you penis size vs anatomy take the surveyYou know the myth — Tall guy = Big penis. Big shoes = Big penis. Or — Big hands = Big penis.  Or even — Big nose = Big penis. But, are they myths? Is there some correlation to publicly visible anatomy and penis size?  The 2018 PEGym Penis Size vs Anatomy Survey hopes to answer this question!

The 2018  PEGym Penis Size vs Anatomy Survey

This short, 10-question survey will help determine – are these sayings old wives’ tales? Or is there some truth to them?

Do big shoes only equal big socks?

Or, are men with larger feet, hands, nose, or are simply taller more likely to have a larger penis?

Answer our penis size vs anatomy survey and let’s find out!

big feet equals big penis survey

We’ll be updating with results, as they come in. So, feel free to share the survey on your social media. The more responses we get, the more accurate our results will be!

NOTE: You’ll want to have your BPEL measurement, as well as a measuring tape to measure your hands and nose, before answering the survey.

Other than that, the whole survey should only take about 2 minutes to complete! 😀

Thanks for your help!

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Penis Size Perspective: Guest Post by ArtisticAnarchist

penis size perspective

This guest post is courtesy of ArtisticAnarchist. He discusses penis size perspective and how it’s common for penis size to be skewed – both thanks to the porn industry and common misconceptions. Thanks, AA, for this awesome content! 

Penis Size Perspective

You just heard a porn star rant and rave about so-and-so’s 12 inch penis.

Your date/significant other remarked that a previous partner had a 11 inch penis.

A friend or someone online said that he has a 10 inch penis.

Is it any wonder that you’re feeling a little bit self-conscious about your own penis? Fortunately for your self-esteem, all of those reported measurements are wrong, and this article will explain to you how and why these misconceptions regarding penis size exist.

penis size perspective

The Porn Star Embellishment & Penis Size Perspective

Porn is built on the foundation of fantasy, as such anything that can be embellished, will be embellished. The women who are having eardrum-busting orgasms are by and large: acting. People often forget after the pizza delivery boy has sex with the lonely wife as payment for the two large cheese pizzas that the two people in the scene are still acting, often because the unsimulated sex isn’t something you see at your local movie theater and on its own does a good job of suspending disbelief.

However, most of the time the woman isn’t experiencing anywhere near the pleasure she’s pretending to, and the man wouldn’t last nearly as long if it weren’t for all the breaks in between the scenes and if he wasn’t injecting liquid viagra directly into his penis. None of you would presume to believe that Iron Man is real, so why wouldn’t you use that same rationale regarding porn?

How is this relevant to the main topic? It’s in the porn industry’s best interest to enhance penis size, because it contributes to fulfilling the fantasy of the audience, which as I mentioned is the foundation of the porn industry.

3 Ways the Porn Industry Skews Penis Size Perception

The three most popular ways the porn industry enhances penis size is as follows:

  • Perspective Distortion: the warping or transformation of an object and its surrounding area that differs significantly from what the object would look like with a normal focal length, due to the relative scale of nearby and distant features.
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  • The male actor is below average in height, which can make their penis appear larger than it is.
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  • The female actor is petite in order to further enhance the size of the male actor.

All three of the parties involved (industry, male, female) will outright lie about the male actor’s penis size because a large penis in an adult film is tantamount to marketing ammunition. And if a male actor is getting paid to promote a product that allegedly increases penis size, it’s in that male actor’s financial interest to lie about his size.

The Penis Size Perspective Reality in Porn

In reality: the majority of penis lengths in the industry range between 6.5-7.5 inches bpel, with a very small minority being 8.0-8.5 inches bpel. They’re all above average, which shouldn’t be surprising given their profession, but their penises are nowhere near the size that’s claimed.

Your Date/Significant Other’s Misinformation & Penis Size Perspective

While intentional exaggeration of past partners in order to hurt your self-esteem does occur in relationships, the optimist in me would like to think that these incidents represent a minority of the cases of how your date or significant other could be spreading false information regarding penis size.

The most likely culprit is that they received false information and simply didn’t know any better:

  • Your date/significant other could have watched porn and developed a skewed sense of size.
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  • Your date/significant other’s previous partner could have lied to them about their size because of: A) Porn, B) Overcompensating.
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  • Your date/significant other underestimated what an inch really looks like and overestimated how large a penis can appear.

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Friend/Someone Online & Penis Size Perspective

They, like you, probably believe the mythos that 12 inch penises are commonplace and are factually the only sized penis capable of pleasing a woman. Their insecurities make them exaggerate about their size, so don’t believe them.

Bringing Reality to Penis Size Perspective

Here’s a dose of reality to get some real penis size perspective:

Median Length: 5.65-5.87 inches bpel

% of men under a given length (in a population)

  • 48.3% below 5.75
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  • 72.2% below 6.00
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  • 81.5% below 6.25
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  • 88.2% below 6.50
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  • 92.6% below 6.75
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  • 95.5% below 7.00
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  • 96.5% below 7.25
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  • 97.5% below 7.50

Median Girth: 4.67-4.97 inches eg

% of men under a particular girth size (in a population)

  • 34.4% under 4.50
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  • 46.1% under 4.75
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  • 70.2% under 5.00
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  • 80.1% under 5.25
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  • 91.7% under 5.50
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  • 94.6% under 5.75
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  • 98.5% under 6.00

Top 3 – Best Selling Dildos on Amazon (by insertable length):

  • Best Selling – 5.2 inches
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  • 2nd Best Selling – 6.3 inches
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  • 3rd Best Selling – 5.3 inches

Hopefully this article has helped you realize that penises aren’t as big as you thought they were, penises don’t need to be as big as you thought in order to please your significant other, and it’s my hope that you’ll keep both of these thoughts in mind when you begin your PE journey.

Good luck and most importantly, be safe!