You know that penises come in all shapes and sizes – in both length and girth. And while most women must have told you that size does not really matter, you can’t help wonder “What size is, well, the average?” Is the thickness of your penis good enough to satisfy a woman? Some researchers have taken out the time to explore the length and girth of average male penis and of course, find out what pleases women the most.

What Is The Average Penis Size?

A study published in the British Journal of Urology International found that the average penis had a girth of 4.59 inches (11.66 cm) when erect, and 3.66 inches (9.31cm) when flaccid. In the study, all length measurements were made from the pubic bone to the tip of the glans on the top side of the penis. Any fat covering the pubic bone was compressed before measurement, and any additional length provided by foreskin was not counted. What’s the Average Penis Size Around the World? Find Out Which Countries Have the Biggest and Smallest Male Genitals

How Thick Should Your Penis Be For Vaginal Orgasm?

First, get it clear that a vagina is not a cave with no end. The average vagina is about three to four inches inches deep that can expand up to five to seven inches when aroused. This plainly means that your penis should be about four inches long and about 3.5 inches thick in an erect state to penetrate and give her an orgasm.

What Women Want?

According to a study published in the journal Plos One, women prefer a little larger-than-average penis size about 6.4 inches and 7 to 10 cms circumference for casual encounters while 6 inches erect penis with 9 to 10 cms circumferences is what they look for during long-term relationships. Here's How to Pick The Right Condom According to Penis Size.

From the evolutionary point of view, women developed a preference to different sizes and shapes of penises. Women also prefer tall men with a better body structure. But when it comes to satisfying your partner, it completely depends on how well you use your shaft. Thinking scientifically, a larger penis enables the man to pass down his genes more efficiently than a man with a small penises. Also, a larger penis is more effective in stimulating the entire length of the vagina and the cervix and hence pleasuring the woman better.

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