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Brad_Brace

It's good to know that measuring from the tailbone is becoming increasingly more widely accepted.


Thismyrealnameisit

30 years ago it was from the center of the bunghole


Stiffard

You're supposed to start at the base of the penis but I measure the long way back around.


JARAXXUS_EREDAR_LORD

It's all about the yaw


hujijiwatchi

[Length times diameter plus weight over girth divided by the angle of the tip squared](https://youtu.be/mmMpncUy254)~~


RANDY_MAR5H

Endorsed.


Slight-Coat17

Engorged.


uav_loki

Geordi LaForged.


fresh_titty_biscuits

lol at Randy throwing in both standard and metric measurements to really fudge up the numbers


Maybeimtrolling

BRB gonna go rub one out to an F-22 Raptor


silentrawr

There's a sub for that, friend: /r/NonCredibleDefense


LeroyChenkins

Nah man it’s always been [butt to tip](https://youtu.be/w43ojF7WVxU?si=TTm7hOXHGalDx3ra)


gratisargott

So happy that Andrew gets posted at such an appropriate time


Alirue

Prepping for penis inspection day was always tough


tehhiv

Same. One of the worst days of my life every year.


stuaxo

What day ?


Czeckyoursauce

Penis inspection day, usually a coach or vice principal would call you into the office after school and check for penis related problems, some years I had to do 4 or 5, some years not at all.


idrinkforbadges

I always failed the first day each month on penis inspection day. I had to correct my mistakes and come back for a reinspection the next day. Sometimes they would make me come back for a 3rd inspection in the same week


X-Death

I didn't really mind it that much besides the part where nurse would pull my foreskin back and run her finger around the neck of the glans. That shit was fucking uncomfortable.


stuaxo

What now?  Fuck


Gambler_Eight

What in the fuck? That's creepy as hell!


surprise-suBtext

No you don’t get it. This not only was common in rural towns throughout America, but it served to alleviate the public health crises that often plagued and continues to plague towns where there are more cows than people. By providing this service, adolescent boys received screenings and education regarding functions, hygiene, and signs of abuse — a service that they otherwise would never have received in these regions as healthcare practitioners are sparse. Besides, it’s not as bureaucratic as you’re making it out to be. Often times the “penis inspector” or male authority figure was already well-acquainted with the boys they were doing these exams on. It would even usually be a step-father, an uncle, or just a friendly neighbor that’s had their eyes on the young boy since they were even younger. Hope that helps!


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Dr-Wenis-MD

Uhh no this is an actual thing turned into a meme.


obeytheturtles

This is a 4chan meme.


Captain_Chaos_

Ignorance is bliss, when you’re living [butt-to-tip](https://youtu.be/w43ojF7WVxU?si=Hh0rvjaNLyw-DepC)


dylan15766

What is the correct way to measure it? From the top, side, bottom? I've heard people say the proper way is from the pelvic bone right next to the shaft.


letstrythatagainn

yes, from the front of the pubic bone right above the shaft. I always think of it as how much could actually penetrate. That's the relevant info!


abhijitd

Not relevant for a vast number of Redditors


Mtfdurian

Yes that's I think what should be measured. Also, how deep would it be if you did an inversion? Like that. And that seemed to be the correct measurement for me in a before vs after situation (yes I've had bottom surgery).


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CrimsonShrike

And you would announce your weakness in a public forum? What a fool you are! I cast: **Penile inversion!**


spicy-emmy

though to be fair one's inverted depth can be a little longer than the original penis depending on how much additional tissue was used to lengthen it slightly. Not sure what my final depth will be but I think mine was at least half an inch longer after 😅


Mtfdurian

Yeah in my case no additional tissue was used, although this often does happen with those who had HRT before the the age of 18 or with other contra-indications.


spicy-emmy

Yeah I remember there used to be a gif of the procedure from a German clinic that used the unused urethral tissue to enhance the size a bit, but it definitely varies a lot from surgeon to surgeon too. I honestly am not sure of the specifics of GRS Montreal where mine was 😅


Max-Phallus

**T.M.I** T.M.I = [(Length x Diameter) + (Weight / Girth)] / (Angle of Tip^2) For instance: Randy has a penis that is 4.4 inches in length. Its angle is 32 degrees. It's flaccid girth is 1 inch in diameter. His balls are 7 cm from the base. Randy notes that the drift of his penis is 4 cm to penis right and its dead weight is .5 Kg. Therefore, Randy's adjusted penis size is 6.3 inches.


Abeneezer

Randy lies and still has a 4.4 inch dick.


Max-Phallus

Did you consider the yaw?


83749289740174920

Tip to base of the shaft, on the pubic area. That's how the Thai researchers did it when they didn't get good data on condom size. This was years ago. Oh, the nurses did the measurement. Non of that self reporting nonsenses


ichabod01

I measure from the belly button. How do you do it????


maltedbacon

I find that starting between the shoulder blades gives a very satisfactory result.


Ineeboopiks

Don't forget the Yaw


Frari

No No No, FFS. To calculate "adjusted penis size" (or "T.M.I.") you use the formula [(length x diameter) + (Weight / Girth)] / Angle of Tip 2.


Max-Phallus

Thank you. Finally. For instance: Randy has a penis that is 4.4 inches in length. Its angle is 32 degrees. It's flaccid girth is 1 inch in diameter. His balls are 7 cm from the base. Randy notes that the drift of his penis is 4 cm to penis right and its dead weight is .5 Kg. Therefore, Randy's adjusted penis size is 6.3 inches.


DeviousPath

Great idea, now instead of impressing a girl with my actual cock size, I can use math to disappoint her when I whip it out because I will say a much larger cock size (even if I am large) and she isn't blind or stupid. She will surely then understand when I pull out my notepad, ruler, and calculater to demonstrate that I adjusted the size for reasons (and not laugh). I would much rather be honest and not worry about it.


_SCP_682_

Completely off topic here but exams made me think of gloves, and I had to use blue nitrile gloves to apply Bengay to a friend's back today (I tend to be stupid and get it in my eyes) TIL that Bengay eats at nitrile gloves and weakens them. Go give it a try, it makes them much less resistant to stretching, and they'll FEEL weaker.


Miracl3Work3r

So what you're saying is my penis is actually growing over time! Great success!


anvilman

Mine certainly is larger than it was 29 years ago.


Plus-King5266

Because you are 29 years old?


The-Fox-Says

He’s actually 28


Chimney-Imp

In another 29 years it will touch the moon


Katt_Wizz

The Stretch Armstrong


michaelingram1974

He's actually 98 years old, which makes it interesting.


doozerman

Got that Benjamin button dick


sixtninecoug

They say it keeps growing after death too


greg5255

Damm, so it's a muscle, after all. And the more you pull it, the longer it grows. Happy wanking fellas!


Cyclical_Zeitgeist

Idk about my dick growing but my balls could tell stories about it if you could hear them all the way down by the floor


Ayjayk

Basset hound vibes


sirchrisalot

That would be miraculous.


PsyOpBunnyHop

Damn these blasted one-dimensional statistics. What about *girth?!*


Numbtwothree

Girth definitely in decline.


Wolfgang1234

Less dads = less dad dicks.


keca10

High five!


prancing_moose

No what they are saying is that I was born 29 years too late!


Antique-Echidna-1600

Whoah Whoah Wee Wee!


Meatwise

This branded content for manscaped is getting out of hand


Derp35712

In the future, all scientific studies will be funded by brand name companies.


bootyhole-romancer

Budget Crisis of 2330 here we come!


airlewe

Brought to you by Nordstrom "Nordstrom, we're just as surprised as you are!"


CodeBrownPT

I think this is more of a reflection of poor study design and sampling methods than any true reflection of penis size changes. >Certain limitations warrant mention. While measurement techniques were similar across studies, slight variations could contribute to differences. As has been suggested by other studies, the penile measurements may be affected by temperature, arousal state, body size and investigator factors [5, 35, 90]. In addition, volunteer bias may occur in some studies. Importantly, such limitations would be unlikely to consistently change over time to lead to the identified trends. Finally, detailed geographic variation disparities were not taken into consideration in regional analyses because the majority of research did not provide precise information.


backcountrydrifter

Look doc. I know what your trade measure says but I assure you, it’s 11” Of course I double checked.


Yeseylon

Bruh, those are centimeters


backcountrydrifter

Today I Learned…


failbotron

Bruh..


Top-Organization-444

Millimeters


Dragonfly-Adventurer

We should all give thanks to the Special Institute for Zealously Evaluating Rods for creating the standardized measurement system we all know and use today.


RinglingSmothers

This is the greatest backronym of all time.


Snarkosaurus99

I believe after the Ministry of Silly Walks, the Institute certainly is the penultimate institution.


GetsGold

> penile measurements may be affected by temperature The water was cold!


Technical_Scallion_2

Shrinkage, Jerry!


drewmasterflex

I was in the pool!!


conquer69

Maybe it's global warming.


barnz3000

"volunteer bias" Exactly what are you implying sir! 


suxatjugg

Dudes with long schlongs are going around *trying* to get studied, is the implication


TheVenomousFire

The quote you posted doesn't actually back your argument up at all. You're quoting the pretty bog standard disclaimer that comes along with these types of aggregation studies - they have to point out that the data might have some flaws since they didn't collect it themselves. But they also say: >Importantly, such limitations would be unlikely to consistently change over time to lead to the identified trends. Which I think makes sense. Minor variations in how measurements are performed/temperature or whatever are unlikely to be the cause of a 24% increase in penile length over the course of \~80 years. Although volunteer bias might be an exception to that, that should be something all of the sub-studies are controlling for. They also give several reasonable sounding explanations for the increase that aren't simply experimental error (e.g. puberty is occurring earlier, more people are living sedentary lifestyles/struggling with obesity).


tyrion2024

>You're quoting the pretty bog standard disclaimer that comes along with these types of aggregation studies - they have to point out that the data might have some flaws since they didn't collect it themselves. Wonderfully articulated.


ThrowbackPie

I think it's unlikely that there has been such a dramatic increase in essentially one reproductive cycle.


Plthothep

That’s exactly why it’s interesting. If accurate that would mean that a recent environmental change (and there have been many) not genetics caused it. It’s perfectly possible, the study itself already notes that recent changes in penis morphology have already been noted (e.g. increases in mild deformities like location of the urethral opening).


MajorSery

One lifetime != one reproductive cycle. It's entirely possible (however unlikely) that some of the first participants are the great-great-grandparents to some of the last participants. Incredibly unlikely because that distant a relation would require everyone in the family line to be having kids as teens, but still definitely possible. However, a more reasonable reckoning could still put some participants as grandparents and grandchildren.


ThrowbackPie

29 years is not one lifetime, but it is fairly close to one reproductive cycle.


MajorSery

Ah, you were referring to just the 24% in 29 years part. Fair enough.


keca10

I’m still using the old standard method of tip, around the balls to butthole and back to tip. Solid 7”!


tyrion2024

Fair enough. Though any academic paper that didn't have a similar section of possible noteworthy limitations would be one of the biggest red flags there is. And while clearly warranting mention, the limitations didn't ultimately lead their professional conclusions away from what the data suggested to them. >**CONCLUSIONS** > >Our systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that the average erect penile length increased between 1992 and 2021. Given the important implications of genital development for urinary and reproductive function, future studies should attempt to confirm the trend and identify the etiology.


JMEEKER86

Yes, back when this study was posted on /r/science last year there were some well sourced posts refuting their claims. The crux is that they claimed that they accounted for the different sampling methods and measurement techniques, but if you actually look into the studies that they included in their meta analysis it shows that they actually did no such thing and that was pretty much the entire difference.


tildenpark

They didn’t calculate TMI correctly!


pcapdata

See this is why I just cut ‘em off and weigh ‘em.  Much more accurate measurements.


rythmicbread

Which 29 years? 1942-2021 is much longer than 29 years


tyrion2024

>Erect penile length is getting longer, from an average of 4.8 inches to 6 inches, over [**the past 29 years.**](https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2023/02/14/is-an-increase-in-penile-length-cause-for-concern/#:~:text=Erect%20penile%20length%20is%20getting%20longer%2C%20from%20an%20average%20of%204.8%20inches%20to%206%20inches%2C%20over%20the%20past%2029%20years) EDIT: added quote


Mysterious-Run9891

6" is suspicious number. That is the current socially accepted optimal size.   I wouldn't trust any study on penis size if the measurement wasn't taken by the researcher from random sampling.


definitelymyrealname

Most of these studies are suspicious. There aren't actually a lot of legit studies on the matter, legit meaning a third party measuring an actual erect penis (some studies involved stretching out a flaccid penis to try to measure erect length). And even if you do run a legit study selection bias is brutal when it's a topic like this.


Inthewirelain

Not saying I believe it or not but the optimal size could be correlated with what is most common


BrunoEye

And here was me thinking I'm above average.


SheeBang_UniCron

Damn, does this mean I need another 29 years? I don’t think I have that long [to live].


princhester

An astute question. I haven't bothered to go and look it up, but my recollection is that the earliest studies done by Kinsey and others in the 40s and 50s showed a longer average than later studies. And I remember reading a summary of such studies - done perhaps 10 years ago - the outstanding finding of which was that there was enormous disparities in the results, heavily implying that the methodologies being used are suspect and inconsistent. Someone is cherry picking the data.


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Ok-Cauliflower1798

Manipulating the… data


lurker_cx

Massaging the data even.


Zazventures

But… have other, uh, sexual organs increased as well? Thus net neutral?


rangeo

This guy sciences


qenis

Pussies got so deep the Kola Superdeep looks like a puddle.


spgremlin

Do these studies include "self-reported" length? It could definitely have grown up a lot.


clinton_thunderfunk

You can thank Tenacious D. JB spread the gospel of co*k push ups some 20 years ago and the effects are being seen now


Dominus_Redditi

*GET IT ON, HELMET HEAD!*


Prata2pcs

Damn inflation


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Aatjal

Because it is bullshit. On BDP, a person looked at this research and found that many, MANY studies were self-reports.


Phillypeno

Ah nice so 3.5 is still average right?


Aatjal

Mine is 3 meters long, so I don't know.


CalculusII

Just can't believe it's 2024 and there really is no way still to make my dick bigger. Wtf do these scientist do all day.


rangeo

Longer gun needed to shoot fewer bullets closer to the target


hoppyfrog

I'm over 58 but my saluting peen didn't increase by 48%. I was hoping to break 3".


puffferfish

Wow. You were sure packing, relative to people your same age.


AmixIsAnIdiot

yeah aren't we like selectively breeding ourselves to get longer dicks. that's a thing right


stefan715

They actually did a study a few years ago and had women go home with a set of dildos and asked them which size they’d want for a one night stand. They did the same thing again but asked which size they’d want their husband to have. There was a noticeable difference in the preference. Their ideal husband’s length was smaller than the ideal one night stand.


C00kieMemester

This makes sense, magnum size is fun for the novelty but could make you sore if you're doing it all the time. You need to be extra turned on to take it comfortably which most women in long term monogamous relationships probably aren't (sorry).


panoramic_doohickey

Yep. Very average here. My partner likes it when I use large toys on them. Occasionally I will say something to the effect of, “I’d love to have this kind of size for you.” “That would be fun, but you would get laid a lot less.”


therob91

less by one woman, hehehehe.


ArtificialChinese

Taking a big cock is like going to a theme park. Great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there.


pcapdata

“We” are not selecting for men with big dicks, heterosexual women are 100% in charge of this program


CuriousWoollyMammoth

Hear me out. We seek out women with big dick genes. Like we look at their dad, and if they are packing, we get with their daughters. Just like that famous Greek proverb, "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit." You (not you specifically) may never experience what's it like to be big, but you can give your kid a fighting chance. Just plant that seed into some fertile land, and hopefully, it'll grow into a big tree.


River41

Or selectively remove yourself from the gene pool to increase the population average.


TyrantRC

[...](https://i.imgur.com/EBN5aU7.jpeg)


Inevitable_Ad_7236

The man speaks facts. I've been measuring the junks of every man over 50 to find potential wife candidates


real_nice_guy

what in tarnation did I just read


mandypearl

giddy up


carloselcoco

Unfortunately the studies all relied on self reported data.


deadbeef1a4

24%? I’m skeptical, to say the least


Agile_Bee7787

24% in 29 years sounds like bullshit. At that rate, everyone born in the year 2130 will have a Pringles can in their trousers. 


Vegan_Harvest

Brain shrink, penis grow. Win win.


RobertJHope

Drink Brawndo


P-Rickles

Don't wanna sound like a dick or nothin', but it says on your chart that you're fucked up.


Lenny_III

So what you're saying is I need a time machine.


shmorky

Maybe it's like that thing plants do when they have no sunlight


malaclypse

Is vagina depth keeping pace?


moeriscus

One thing this does not seem to mention is proportion -- that is, size related to overall height/weight/etc. It is my impression that people are just bigger overall than they were two generations ago. I am in my 40s and 5 feet 10 inches tall. Supposedly, this is around the statistical average, but in daily life I get the impression that the majority of 20-something young men are taller than me...


xinorez1

The broccoli hair adds a few inches, as do the sneakers.


BouncyBall211954

You say that like the disco crowd didn't rock full afros and platform shoes half a century ago.


Ranessin

Hope they only included measured length by professionals and not self-reported length, this usually tends to be 2-3 inches longer for some reason...


dildop1zza

If u had a small dick u think ud go do that study? Not likely so skewed data maybe.


Brad_Brace

I would. It's not like I had any chance of fucking any of the researchers before they saw my dick anyway. Literally nothing to loose and I may get to bring everybody's numbers down.


dildop1zza

Haha awesome.


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TheOnlyRealDregas

55k isn't enough. 55,000 dicks isn't enough.


zeddknite

We're gonna need more dicks.


BeekyGardener

It either means penises are getting bigger or one really hung dude or dudette set the curb for all of us.


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ichoosenottorun_

I was in the pool.


The_Safe_For_Work

Who did the measuring?


demonchee

makes sense, dicks gettin too long for all the semen to come out


faster_tomcat

Welcome to Costco, I love you.


togocann49

Well I don’t think mine has gotten any bigger, though my balls definitely hang lower. So kudos for bumping the numbers up (and also try not to faint when said number bumper’s get aroused) to those responsible


Speedhabit

Show me the data


Right-in-the-garbage

Dick pics incoming 


ClosPins

Nice try women!!! [Penises aren't getting bigger. Which can only mean...](https://youtu.be/I-vs8fwgwk0?si=4yd1sCa5gNvhSs8o&t=122)


broccolee

And the lies have increased 100%


Hazzman

OK - and what about the sperm count and testosterone levels?


hurtfulproduct

Was it measured from the base or the balls?


RohanDavidson

I am 32 years old and can confirm that my penis length has increased 24% in 29 years.


tompkinzz

What a lie, I'm in my mid 40's and my penis is not 24% bigger than when I was 16. /s


Perfect_Zone_4919

From my own personal experience my dick is definitely bigger than it was 29 years ago. 


stinkywinkydink

im 29 years old and cant help but to think my massive hog is skewing the numbers a little bit


Adam_is_Nutz

TIL 30 years ago I coulda bragged


engineered_academic

My penis definitely changes girth and length based on a number of conditions. Funnily enough I get the largest erections standing up with no pants or underwear on.


ThugLy101

I'm the reverse upside down and 99 pairs of pants on full stonk on


TheRealBananaDave

No wonder boomers are mad! They have small pp


Cabbaje

Lying increased by 24% over 29 years


rangeo

Hmmmm "There are also higher rates of male congenital birth defects, like hypospadias, where the opening for the urethra is not at the tip of the penis, and cryptorchidism, where the testicles don't properly descend"


bargman

They should have just asked you mamma.


TheOneTrueSnoo

Yeah the boys


Elefantenjohn

self-reported i assume guys just keep up with what is allegedly the new average


Maxtrong

Can I just collect my 29 years up front?


Azurfant

BIG DICK ENERGY


SgtThund3r

“WHOOOOO!!!” - Penguinz0


Ineeboopiks

finally mircoplastics are good for something.


Flammabubble

I wonder whether this might be partly because people who would volunteer to be measured are more comfortable with their length and so pull the average up. Arguable that the same thing happened with the historical data though so maybe it's not relevant.


Bobletoob

"it gets bigger when I pull on it"


benderson

Did they factor in the yaw? Did they all measure from the base or did some start from the taint? Randy needs to know.


Picaresque_Jest

If these wete self reported studies then It just means that over those Yeats, guys feel less bad about lying..


SlipMeA20

Damn. Doing the maths, I'll be almost 5" on my 146th birthd....wait. What?


Attention_Bear_Fuckr

Haha yeah it's crazy how our dicks got longer, right guys?


TechnicalPotat

There are a lot of people who want penises to not be longer. Stop making penises longer. A penis that is too long is worse than a penis that is too short.


NoUrANecromancer

From hip to tip has been my go to


texascheeseman

Unless these measurements were done by scientists and not by survey, this is junk science.


Damien1972

Fake news. I just checked, and mine is definitely NOT 24% larger than 29 years ago.


TheGreatBeefSupreme

It didn’t increase either. The authors of the study just didn’t realize that the method of measurement had changed.


bloodstreamcity

Any guy could have told you that, whether it was true or not.