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A significant number of young men harbour the complex of ‘small size penis’. I have seen men who chose to remain single only because they presumed that their penis is small and they would not be either able to perform sexual intercourse or will not be able to satisfy their partner.
The size is often considered to be the parameter for one’s masculinity and an ability to sexually satisfy his partner. It is one of the most common myths that disturbs large number of men across the world. ‘How can I increase the size of my penis?’ – is the most frequently asked question in all sexology columns and clinics. So let me clarify once and for all – there are no special gels, creams, tablets, injections, diets or techniques to increase the size of your penis.
It is so very necessary to scientifically know that the size of the penis neither determines the pleasure of a female partner nor does it affect the pleasure of a male partner.
In women, only the outer 1/3rd (around two inches) of the vagina is capable of experiencing sexual stimuli. Therefore, it doesn’t really matter to a woman, how deep inside one reaches during the penetration. So, if an erect penis is even two inches in length, which is generally the case with most men, it is sufficient to gratify his woman. It is not just the size, but what you do with what you have, that truly matters.
In contrast, a very large penis can be a problem, as it could hurt the partner.
In men too, only the front portion of penis (Glans-penis) is sensitive to sexual sensations. So, the pleasure of the male partner also does not depend on the entire length of the penis, but on the ‘sensitivity’ of the glans-penis.
Another common misconception that on erection a flaccid penis gains in size in proportion to its flaccid size, feeds this fear. Even if all penises are different in size in their flaccid state, they become almost similar in size, when they get erect.
One also tends to find one’s penis small as it is always seen from above, as against that of others, which is observed either from the side or from the front. This causes an optical illusion. Different viewing angles also makes the penis ‘appear’ either big or small, as the case may be.
Pronounced as India’s top sexologist, Professor Dr Rajan Bhonsle, MD, is a senior sex therapist and counsellor from Mumbai, practicing for more than 35 years. He is an Hon professor and head of the department of Sexual Medicine at KEM Hospital and GS Medical College, Mumbai.
Dr Rajan Bhonsle has authored six books on sex education and human sexuality. He passed his MBBS from Grant Medical College, Bombay in 1981. He stood FIRST in the MD examination of Bombay University in the year 1985.
Dr Rajan Bhonsle has written more than 1,200 articles in India's premier publications such as India Today, Times of India, DNA, Hindustan Times, Asian Age, Mumbai Mirror, Mid-Day, The Afternoon, Femina, Cosmopolitan, New Woman, Men's World etc.
A significant number of young men harbour the complex of ‘small size penis’. I have seen men who chose to remain single only because they presumed that their penis is small and they would not be either able to perform sexual intercourse or will not be able to satisfy their partner.
The size is often considered to be the parameter for one’s masculinity and an ability to sexually satisfy his partner. It is one of the most common myths that disturbs large number of men across the world. ‘How can I increase the size of my penis?’ – is the most frequently asked question in all sexology columns and clinics. So let me clarify once and for all – there are no special gels, creams, tablets, injections, diets or techniques to increase the size of your penis.
It is so very necessary to scientifically know that the size of the penis neither determines the pleasure of a female partner nor does it affect the pleasure of a male partner.
In women, only the outer 1/3rd (around two inches) of the vagina is capable of experiencing sexual stimuli. Therefore, it doesn’t really matter to a woman, how deep inside one reaches during the penetration. So, if an erect penis is even two inches in length, which is generally the case with most men, it is sufficient to gratify his woman. It is not just the size, but what you do with what you have, that truly matters.
In contrast, a very large penis can be a problem, as it could hurt the partner.
In men too, only the front portion of penis (Glans-penis) is sensitive to sexual sensations. So, the pleasure of the male partner also does not depend on the entire length of the penis, but on the ‘sensitivity’ of the glans-penis.
Another common misconception that on erection a flaccid penis gains in size in proportion to its flaccid size, feeds this fear. Even if all penises are different in size in their flaccid state, they become almost similar in size, when they get erect.
One also tends to find one’s penis small as it is always seen from above, as against that of others, which is observed either from the side or from the front. This causes an optical illusion. Different viewing angles also makes the penis ‘appear’ either big or small, as the case may be.
Pronounced as India’s top sexologist, Professor Dr Rajan Bhonsle, MD, is a senior sex therapist and counsellor from Mumbai, practicing for more than 35 years. He is an Hon professor and head of the department of Sexual Medicine at KEM Hospital and GS Medical College, Mumbai.
Dr Rajan Bhonsle has authored six books on sex education and human sexuality. He passed his MBBS from Grant Medical College, Bombay in 1981. He stood FIRST in the MD examination of Bombay University in the year 1985.
Dr Rajan Bhonsle has written more than 1,200 articles in India's premier publications such as India Today, Times of India, DNA, Hindustan Times, Asian Age, Mumbai Mirror, Mid-Day, The Afternoon, Femina, Cosmopolitan, New Woman, Men's World etc.
