HomeAnswersSexologyflaccid penisI am an 18-year-old male with only a 4.7 to 5.2 inch penis. Is it normal?

Is it normal to have a 5.2-inch penis for an 18-year-old male?

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Published At May 6, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 13, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18 year male have only 4.7 to 5.2 inches penis. Is it okay? If not okay, then how to increase it?

I see men who are as young as 17 years old with penise that are larger than mine. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query,

The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a one inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of fewer than three inches should be considered for treatment. Longer size do not make females happy and it will cause discomfort. The feminine sensation will be in the outer two inches, similar to how the glans penis is sensitive for men. A bigger penis or small penis has no effect on making a female happy.

Male gets an erotic sensation in glans penis. The only best method for increasing size is surgical liposuction around their pubic bone, skin graft, injecting fat into the penis, or injection of hyaluronic acid into the penis. Inflatable penile prosthetics are helpful if the size is less than three inch. Other methods to increase size but very less chance of improvement, they are:

  1. Jelqing exercises: Jelqing is an exercise method is a natural way to increase the size of the penis. Handover hand rolling motion to move blood to the head of your penis and stretch it like milking. It is a safe method but, can cause pain, irritation, or scar tissue formation if you do it too often or aggressively.
  2. Stretching Method: It involves attaching a stretcher or extender device to the penis traction device to the penis to exert gentle tension. You can use the penis enlargement pump once a morning after or before a bath. Vacum pumps draw blood into the penis, making it swell and they are used for treating erectile dysfunction. The vacum pump can make a penis look larger temporarily. But using one too often or too long can damage elastic tissue in the penis, leading to fewer firm erections.
  3. I suggest you to apply massage oil once a day except the glans penis before bath for three months.

Please follow up for further assistances.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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