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Normal Penis Size

The average human penis size measures approximately 9 cm when not erect. An erected penis size ranges between 13 cm to 18 cm. There may be slightly up and down in these measures as penis size varies according to race and men.

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I am concerned about the size of my penis and testis. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, but my penis and testes have not grown like normal people. They are small and the width is less. Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. 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 one-inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of ...  Read Full »

In what ways can I enlarge my penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old and 6 feet tall. I want to increase the size of my penis since it is very small. Kindly help.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The average length of the penis in the flaccid condition is 2.5 to 4 inches and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state, with a 1-inch diameter. According to studies, a length of flaccid penis less than 1.6 inches or an erect penis length of less than 3 inches should be e...  Read Full »

My penis is about six inches erect. Is this normal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old and my penis is about one inch flaccid and six inches erect. Is this normal? I know they are of different shapes and sizes. But one to six seems like a big difference. And one inch flaccid seems small. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the image (attachment hidden to protect the identity of the patient) provided I would say it is well within the normal girth size. Six inches is well within the normal size of a grown man’s penis. I would say it is slightly ...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for my short penis and nightfall?

Query: Hello, I am a 25 year old person. I have a short penis. It is only 2-2.5 inches long in flaccid state, but the length and diameter is 4 inches in erect state. I want to increase the size of my penis. Apart from this, I also have nightfall problem which lasts for less than 2 minutes. It will occur ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I would like to do psycho education for you, regarding some psycho sexual issues. Size of penis varies between races, individuals to individuals and it will also depend upon genetics. Normal length of vagina in an average female is about 3-4...  Read Full »

Can Methyl tetrahydrofolate increase penis length?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am going to get married soon. But I am worried about my small penis. The length is only 2-2.3 inch in flaccid state and about 3.7-4 inch in erect state. I would like to increase the width and length of my penis. Is there any medicine to increase the penis length witho...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. There is no medically proved treatment for increasing the length of penis. It cannot be increased, unless you have hormonal problems. For which you have to test serum free testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels. Size of ...  Read Full »

I am getting married, please provide advice on intimacy

Query: Hi doctor, My age is 25. My height is 180 cm and weight 84 kg. I am going to get married in the next six months. What should be the frequency of sex after marriage? My penis is about 11 cm while erect. Is it normal? What is average intercourse time? I can only hold up to 3 minutes. Is it normal? ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sex frequency is not fixed, but the average should be twice weekly. It should depend on both partners wish. Timing of sexual intercourse of 3 minutes is also within normal limit. It will increase when you will perform sexual intercourse regularly. Erect penis of 11 cm i...  Read Full »

I have a tight foreskin. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a 5.5-inch penis but it has a narrow opening because the front lower attachment is not broken down. I am 21 years old. Please advice about it. Also, tell me if with any treatment my penis length can be increased.  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The size of the penis has no role in sexual intercourse. If your erection is normal, then stop worrying about the size. If you are not able to move the foreskin freely over the tip, then this should be evaluated by a surgeon. This could be due to phimosis. For more...  Read Full »

I have stiffness in the penis shaft. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been to four urologists and none of them know what is wrong with me. Hopefully, you will have some information I do not already possess.I have a lot of discomfort with the penile shaft. It feels like there as knots and stiffness in the shaft muscle. When running or any kind of e...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree that your symptoms are very vague. As per your history, I can conclude either Peyronie's disease, or side effects of enhancement pills. This can be possible due to one of the side effects of enhancement pills. In some cases like in yours, enhancement pills ar...  Read Full »

I have insecurity about my penis size. How to grow my penis size?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 5.5-inch penis, and I am trying to grow it, but I am stuck on how to make it grow. I have been eating good healthy food, and nothing works. I hate having this inch be too small, and I feel so insecure about my body. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. 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 1-inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches...  Read Full »

How can I increase my penis size and sex power?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. How can I increase the size of my penis and have more sex power?  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are a young adult male without chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes, you can enjoy your sex life. However, most males think they cannot perform well with a small penis. I hope that is not the case with you. You will find a lot of supplements online w...  Read Full »

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