Micri Penis

Micri Penis

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You've probably heard friends share stories about having sex with a guy who has a micropenis. Most likely, though, the man simply had a small penis, which is by no means the same thing.

Only a fraction of men have an actual micropenis. Yet if you find yourself with a micro guy (or are just plain curious), here are some things to know about the disorder—from why it happens to how its small size really affects sexual satisfaction.

Micropenis is a real, diagnosable medical condition. It refers to a penis that is less than 2.5 standard deviations from what is normal for someone's age, "so it can vary a bit as you get older," observes Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD, urology and sexual health expert at Orlando Health. "Given this definition, anything less than around 3.65 inches when stretched or erect can be considered 'micropenis,'" he tells Health . In our size-obsessed world, having a micropenis can leave a guy feeling very self-conscious. And it can be a big surprise to his partner as well.

Typically, micropenis is diagnosed in newborn babies; it's not a condition that causes a normal-size member to suddenly shrink. "You cannot develop micropenis over time," says Dr. Brahmbhatt.

Micropenis is likely caused by a hormonal abnormality during fetal gestation, Arash Akhavein, MD, urologist at Comprehensive Urology in Los Angeles, tells Health . "The hormonal imbalance is thought to be low testosterone production at that stage, which normally should increase and cause the penis to become larger rapidly in a normal male fetus," explains Dr. Akhavein. “True micropenis is reported to be present in 1.5 in 10,000 born male children."

When it comes to a baby’s penis, normal size is 2.5 centimeters (0.9 inches) in length. “Anything significantly smaller than that would be considered a micropenis,” Audrey Rhee , MD, urologist at the Cleveland Clinic, tells Health .

As for an adult member, the average length is 3.5 inches flaccid and 5.1 inches erect. As Dr. Brahmbhatt notes above, an erect micropenis clocks in at under 3.65 inches—slightly longer than the long edge of a credit card.

The psychological impact of having a micropenis is hard to underestimate. (Did you snicker when you read this article's headline? The name of the condition has the echo of a punch line.) "Any discussion of micropenis comes with social and cultural implications: What is it to be a man? How do men see themselves and how are they seen? By what standards are they judged?" Michael Reitano, MD, sexual health expert and physician-in-residence at the men's health service Roman , tells Health .

Reddit's "MicroPenis" community allows members to post dick picks and commentary. Anything having to do with small penises is fair game, and there are plenty of images involving rulers and common objects, like a soda can, a playing card, and a battery, for size.

It's clear, though, that some of the images do not meet the textbook definition of micropenis. Some are small, but not that small. Others are hidden within folds of fat. It's possible that some of these inconspicuous phalluses are examples of a condition known as "buried penis," not micropenis.

"Sometimes you can give [an infant with a micropenis] a ton of testosterone in the first three months of life and get the penis to grow," says Dr. Rhee. Testosterone treatment can still be effective even after infancy so long as it's done prior to puberty.

Surgery, too, is an option. If a standard penile lengthening procedure isn't enough, a phalloplasty may be required, says Dr. Akhavein. "Phalloplasty uses tissues from other body sites (for example, the forearm muscle flaps) to create a new penis (and urethra) for the patient," he says.

Having a micropenis doesn't generally prevent men from getting erections, masturbating, having orgasms , or urinating, says Dr. Brahmbhatt. However, sometimes a micro guy will be unable to have penetrative sexual intercourse, points out Dr. Akhavein, which in turn may mean that assisted reproduction technology (such as IVF) is required to conceive a child.

"While micropenis can be a discomforting condition for some men, a fully satisfying sex life can be possible both for them and their partners," says Dr. Reitano, who adds that "from a functioning point of view, the size of a man’s penis is the least significant aspect of their sexual capacity to provide a partner the pleasure they desire."

Sex educator Kait Scalisi , MPH, recommends focusing on the sex acts that can be performed—not the ones that can't. "You can have a whole lot of fun and satisfaction from fingers, mouths, and toys," she tells Health . "Strap-ons and penis extenders augment your body. Vibrators stimulate the most sensitive part of the genitals, whether that's the clitoris, G-spot, prostate, or frenulum."

She suggests experimenting with positions. "Try variations of missionary where the receptive partner props their hips on a stack of pillows and then places their legs straight up to rest on the partner's chest and shoulders, while the penetrative partner kneels." Doggy style is another great option, she says, as larger penises can cause discomfort or pain. It's all about finding "creative solutions to enjoy each other's bodies," adds Scalisi.

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For the legal term, see Small penis rule .

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Male congenital anomalies of the genitalia, including Intersex and DSD
Micropenis is an unusually small penis . A common criterion is a dorsal (measured on top) erect penile length of at least 2.5 standard deviations smaller than the mean human penis size , [1] The condition is usually recognized shortly after birth . The term is most often used medically when the rest of the penis, scrotum , and perineum are without ambiguity , such as hypospadias . Micropenis occurs in about 0.6% of males. [2]

Of the abnormal conditions associated with micropenis, most are conditions of reduced prenatal androgen production or effect, such as abnormal testicular development (testicular dysgenesis), Klinefelter syndrome , Leydig cell hypoplasia , specific defects of testosterone or dihydrotestosterone synthesis ( 17,20-lyase deficiency , 5α-reductase deficiency ), androgen insensitivity syndromes , inadequate pituitary stimulation ( gonadotropin deficiency), and other forms of congenital hypogonadism . Micropenis can also occur as part of many genetic malformation syndromes that do not involve the sex chromosomes. It is sometimes a sign of congenital growth-hormone deficiency or congenital hypopituitarism . Several homeobox genes affect penis and digit size without detectable hormone abnormalities. [ citation needed ]

In addition, in utero exposure to some estrogen based fertility drugs like diethylstilbestrol (DES) has been linked to genital abnormalities or a smaller than normal penis. [3]

After evaluation to detect any of the conditions described above, micropenis can often be treated in infancy with injections of various hormones , such as human chorionic gonadotropin and testosterone . [4]

Growth of the penis both before birth and during childhood and puberty is strongly influenced by testosterone and, to a lesser degree, the growth hormone . However, later endogenous hormones mainly have value in the treatment of micropenis caused by hormone deficiencies, such as hypopituitarism or hypogonadism . [5]

Regardless of the cause of micropenis, if it is recognized in infancy, a brief course of testosterone is often prescribed [6] (usually no more than three months). This usually induces a small amount of growth, confirming the likelihood of further growth at puberty, but rarely achieves normal size. No additional testosterone is given during childhood, to avoid unwanted virilization and bone maturation . (There is also some evidence that premature administration of testosterone can lead to reduced penis size in the adult.) [7]

Testosterone treatment is resumed in adolescence only for boys with hypogonadism. Penile growth is completed at the end of puberty, similar to the completion of height growth , and provision of extra testosterone to post-pubertal adults produces little or no further growth. [8]

Because hormone treatment rarely achieves average size, several surgical techniques similar to phalloplasty for penis enlargement have been devised and performed, but they are not generally considered successful enough to be widely adopted and are rarely performed in childhood. [ citation needed ]

In extreme cases of micropenis, there is barely any shaft, and the glans appears to sit almost on the pubic skin. From the 1960s until the late 1970s, it was common for sex reassignment and surgery to be recommended. This was especially likely if evidence suggested that response to additional testosterone and pubertal testosterone would be poor. With parental acceptance, the boy would be reassigned and renamed as a girl, and surgery performed to remove the testes and construct an artificial vagina . This was based on the now-questioned idea that gender identity was shaped entirely from socialization, and that a man with a small penis can find no acceptable place in society. [ citation needed ]

Johns Hopkins Hospital , the center most known for this approach, performed twelve such reassignments from 1960 to 1980, [ citation needed ] most notably [ citation needed ] that of David Reimer (whose penis was destroyed by a circumcision accident), overseen by John Money . By the mid-1990s, reassignment was less often offered, and all three premises had been challenged. Former subjects of such surgery, vocal about their dissatisfaction with the adult outcome, played a large part in discouraging this practice. Sexual reassignment is rarely performed today for severe micropenis (although the question of raising the boy as a girl is sometimes still discussed). [9]

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Terms like “small” and “large” are —of course— relative. A “large” soda at a McDonald’s in France is tiny compared to a “large” one in the U.S., for example, where the size is usually considered “medium”.
So, these are the things to take into consideration before applying terms like “small” and “large” to your body parts. It’s better to think about it as “above” and “below” average, or if you insist, smaller than average, and larger than the average, which is less than those 5.17 inches length and less than 3.67 inches girth, while erect.
But how smaller than average should you be before you’re going to stand out? How do you measure your penis? Almost 90 percent of men have penises that are between 4 and 6 inches when erect, leaving out the really small or really large penises in that leftover 10 percent. If you’re smaller than 4 inches, then you might indeed have a relatively small penis .
“At the end of the day, there’s much more to satisfying
relationships and sexual confidence than this
one simple measure.”
–
Dr. ED / Zava (UK’s online medical service)

A smaller than average penis can work perfectly well for most women and men. We write about this later on, but you should know that when it comes to what women think about most penis size , a vast majority (84%) think their partner’s penis is fine, according to a study from UCLA and Cal State LA. Most women need more than just penetration in order to achieve an orgasm during sex, and so a small penis isn’t much of a detriment to a healthy sex life between couples.
“Swivel and screw” is the most popular one for men with smaller penises, along with the “spins on doggy style.” Girl on top is another good one, even if some men might have problems due to their ego. All sex positions for small penises are made so that the penis comes into contact more easily with the clitoris, which is the key part of any sex position with women.
“if you’re genuinely concerned that your penile
shortcomings are leading to a less than pleasant sexual
experience for your partners, there are products you can
procure that can change all that in a flash.”
–
Aly Walansky for AskMen

The strap-on: This might sound weird, but one option is a brief harness usually reserved for lesbian women having sex. It’s essentially a dildo strapped to a piece of underwear, that can ensure deep penetration.
Massagers or silicone vibrator rings: Some toys, like silicone rings or compact vibrators, can go on a man’s small or micropenis, and help a woman achieve orgasm by stimulating her clitoris through a small vibrator attached to the toy.
A micropenis is any penis smaller than 2.05 inches while flaccid, and 3.35 inches stretched or erect, although some researchers consider less than 3 inches erect as the micropenis threshold.
Having a micropenis is considered the only legitimate medical reason why men can opt for penis enlargement surgery, in order to improve its function if that’s the problem with it. A lot of men with micropenises might not care, after all.
While there are some medical procedures available for this condition. The usual treatment for a micropenis is phalloplasty, which involves cutting the ligament that joins the penis to the pelvic area. The average penis size length increase is 0.8 inches (2cm), but only 35% of people who get the treatment are happy afterward. For most men, acceptance is probably their best option.
Before considering any penis enlargement surgery, don’t forget about this crucial fact: There are no definitive solutions to any penis size problems.
“A man must use his entire body, as well as his mind,
to help his partner reach orgasm. Be a bigger man – but
in the right way!”
–
Patrick Banks, dating coach and head writer for Wingman Magazine.
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