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J Sex Med January 2014 PMID 23841855

Erect penile length and circumference dimensions of 1,661 sexually active men in the United States.

Debby Herbenick, Michael Reece, Vanessa Schick, Stephanie A Sanders

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Users show enthusiasm and curiosity about the scientific findings, citing specific measurements like 14.15 cm and referencing multiple studies, which indicates a genuine interest in understanding penile sizes and debunking myths. The tone varies from factual to personal, reflecting moderate engagement with the topic's significance.

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Most posters accept the scientific data, referencing studies and emphasizing the importance of accurate information about penile size.

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Discussions show high interest, with many posts sharing personal insights, scientific references, and questioning assumptions about typical sizes.

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Some users probe the methods and implications, but many simply acknowledge or share basic reactions, indicating moderate engagement.

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The group perceives some impact on social perceptions and self-knowledge, though it seems more informational than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed the erect penile size (length and circumference) of 1661 sexually active men in the U.S., finding mean lengths of about 14.15 cm and mean circumferences of about 12.23 cm, consistent with other research.
  • Most men measured their erect penis alone using hand stimulation, and participant characteristics like age or activity did not significantly affect the measurements.
  • The way men become erect for self-measurement might influence their reported penile size, suggesting that methods of achieving erection could impact size measurements.
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AndY
@Explicandy · X

Comparto otros estudios científicos con datos diferentes: Estudio estadounidense del 2013 dio un promedio de 14.15 cm en erección (Fuente: https://t.co/PAQV1xz2sb) En otro europeo dio 14.27 cm (Fuente: https://t.co/kAneYsSDRR)

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Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

@cunhadsv Vc provavelmente não é muito familiarizado com medidas. https://t.co/ORT1lUovKk.

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Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

@drmarcio0033 https://t.co/WyFyIC9ghE

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TheTabooTableTalk
@TabooTable · X

According to the

Oct 26, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 35,452 followers View post →
Avon HMO
@AVONHMO · X

It's weird but many men have an unrealistic idea of what 'normal' is. They think that they are below normal when they're okay. For the record, the average erect penis measures 5.6 inches, according to research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. https://t.co/Sod7xaCugz

Sep 3, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 19,174 followers View post →
Big Thick Shep
@BigThickShep · X

To clarify: I'm going to call average to be around 5.1 inches erect (study DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12244)

Mar 19, 2019 · 1 like · 13,169 followers View post →

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Dominique vs Nycky
@NyckyvsDominiqu · X

RT @TabooTable: According to the

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TheTabooTableTalk
@TabooTable · X

According to the

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Mdp098
@Mdp098 · X

@YosoyAtalia @4929fuckv @mysweeetcorpsee + aquí varias estadisticas del promedio del tamaño del pene en variós países (occidentales, africanos y asiaticos): https://t.co/Vr5tPkDuOM https://t.co/JcIHK34TTC https://t.co/f9KOPdOkPV https://t.co/4VBy7BeVpx https://t.co/8RwJmezYK1

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Poysave
@poysave · X

@fvckmyarse @KissBoyMovie I just based it on scientific studies. https://t.co/USHHumDNht https://t.co/ywOhtscI8n

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@allexandrevga · X

RT @AlessandroLoio2: @cunhadsv Vc provavelmente não é muito familiarizado com medidas. https://t.co/ORT1lUovKk.

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Alessandro Loiola MD
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@drmarcio0033 https://t.co/WyFyIC9ghE

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Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

@cunhadsv Vc provavelmente não é muito familiarizado com medidas. https://t.co/ORT1lUovKk.

Nov 30, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 223,614 followers View post →
Structural Mechanics Enthusiast
@43752083470g · X

@NoahZittal509 @NoContextBrits I would have assumed that that was impossible, but apparently it happens. https://t.co/l8efoal3ld

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AndY
@Explicandy · X

Comparto otros estudios científicos con datos diferentes: Estudio estadounidense del 2013 dio un promedio de 14.15 cm en erección (Fuente: https://t.co/PAQV1xz2sb) En otro europeo dio 14.27 cm (Fuente: https://t.co/kAneYsSDRR)

Aug 1, 2022 · 55 likes · 21,250 followers View post →
Mason Thompsen
@Mason32418443 · X

@SamtaroVT @AICipher_ @xiuzoe Alright, so it's 5.5 inches apparently, per https://t.co/JGDchkHJ3q I stand corrected.

May 28, 2022 · 14 followers View post →
TheeSunbear
@KxngHoochie · X

@TSCocoaChanel There were numerous studies done by urologist around the world, the one I am specifically referencing in this tweet though is https://t.co/gXaBVFn29l

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@mwthght · X

คุยกับเพื่อนต้องจริงจังขนาดนี้มั้ย ปล.american study DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12244 https://t.co/V7CBGbyZec

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Genzdoctor
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@DouglasPeters_ @Xtant_de_Unkown @AkosuaLexeS https://t.co/Y516xW3yoX

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'Deoye
@Crosseyednerd · X

RT @AVONHMO: It's weird but many men have an unrealistic idea of what 'normal' is. They think that they are below normal when they're okay.…

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Avon HMO
@AVONHMO · X

It's weird but many men have an unrealistic idea of what 'normal' is. They think that they are below normal when they're okay. For the record, the average erect penis measures 5.6 inches, according to research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. https://t.co/Sod7xaCugz

Sep 3, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 19,174 followers View post →
Big Thick Shep
@BigThickShep · X

To clarify: I'm going to call average to be around 5.1 inches erect (study DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12244)

Mar 19, 2019 · 1 like · 13,169 followers View post →