Articles about penis size crop up every regularly in news articles, magazines and online blogs. The obsession with penis size is a cultural one and has been the inspiration for a variety of modern day truisms we all know, such as “It’s not the size of the wave, but the motion in the ocean!” This may be commonly known, but how true is it? Dozens of studies have been conducted in relation to penis size – what’s normal, what’s not and does it really matter? The answers, gathered here, reflect the true picture of just how much size matters and when you should take action by investing in a penis extender.
Size Matters… Up to a Point
The realization that size does matter to women isn’t earth shaking – of course it matters! No matter how adept a man is, if his penis is too small, pleasuring his partner will be a challenge. The question then becomes one of how much size matters. One group of researchers decided to find out. Many studies have pinpointed the average penis size to be about 3 – 3.5 inches when flaccid and 5.5 -6.5 inches when erect. Armed with this knowledge, researchers working at the Australian National University created 49 computer models of men with variations in their height, weight and flaccid penis size. More than 100 women participated in the study, rating each model of a scale of attractiveness from 1 to 7.
Researchers found that women found men more and more attractive as their flaccid penis length grew. This trend continued right up until the 3 inch mark, the generally accepted average penis length. Women continued to rank men higher but then plateaued. Ultimately, researchers concluded that women were more likely to be attracted to men with a larger penis but only up to a point. Once the length went beyond 4 or even 5 inches flaccid, there was no marked increase in how attractive the omen found the models.
Everything’s Relative
Another aspect the researchers changed on each model was the overall body size, which they regulated by tweaking the shoulder to waist ratio. As women rated each model, researchers found that when they did find a man with a larger penis more attractive, it was on a man who has an overall larger body shape. Once they compensated for this shoulder to waist ratio, researchers discovered that the so-called ideal penis size has more to do with body size than anything else.
Although this was a new finding in the realm of sexual health, an attraction to proportional body shapes is nothing new. Several studies have established the basic human inclination to find things which are symmetrical to be more beautiful, regardless of the current cultural norms. The mathematical principle behind this, called The Golden Ratio, has become a common feature of aesthetics for art, media and marketing. So what does this mean for men seeking the perfect penis size? Simple – the ideal size depends on your overall size.
Although many men have a penis which falls well within the normal range, wanting to be a bit bigger is a common wish. As a result, many men invest in a penis extender or vacuum pump in order to gain inches on length, girth or both. Some do this under the misguided impression that bigger is always better. Although that isn’t always the case, most men figure an extra inch or two can’t hurt.
Women are more attracted to men with a larger penis, but only when their penis size is in proportion to their body shape. Before you invest in a penis extender, get an idea of how large you think your penis should be, based on your height and overall body shape. It could be that you need girth instead of length, or that the problem has more to do with your sexual performance as opposed to overall penis size. A penis extender or vacuum pump may be able to help enhance what you have to work with, but size will only get you so far. The saying about the ‘motion in the ocean’ has become a truism for a reason – there’s truth to it. Once you’ve resolved the issues with size, be sure to turn your focus on your technique in order to truly satisfy your partner.
