What Size Dick Do Women Prefer

What Size Dick Do Women Prefer
Sizing up: women prefer slightly larger penises, new study reveals
Researchers asked women to pick from 33 different-sized 3D models made of rigid, odorless, blue plastic – the color was intended to minimize racial cues. Photograph: LAL/Getty Images
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Women chose bigger penises for a one-time sexual encounter versus a long-term partner, showing that the ideal penis is larger than the global average
A new study has revealed that women prefer a slightly larger penis in a one-time sexual partner compared to a long-term partner.
Researchers from the University of California and the University of New Mexico provided women with 33 different-sized 3D penis models made of rigid, odorless, blue plastic (they were blue “to minimize racial skin-color cues”) to choose from. In total, 75 women, ages 18 to 65, took part in the study.
When asked to select the model which represented their preferred penis size in a long-term partner, the average response was 6.3 inches (16cm) in length and 4.8 inches (12.2cm) around. For a one-time sexual experience, the average plastic penis the women chose was slightly larger – 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) long and 5.0 inches (12.7cm) in circumference.
Previous studies had presented women with 2D, flaccid penises, so this is the first research to provide hard evidence that women’s ideal penises are slightly larger than average penis size.
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The women in the study chose penises that were, on average, larger than those on supply. The average erect penis is 5.2 inches (13.1cm) long, and 4.6 inches (11.7cm) in circumference, according to a global analysis of 15,000 phalluses published last year. The interactive below, created by Nick Evershed , allows you to explore those averages.
Sexual psychophysiologist Dr Nicole Prause and a team of researchers also gave the women a questionnaire about their past sexual experiences. Their responses revealed a diversity of first-hand penis encounters, ranging from 2.5 inches in length to 8 inches. Some women also said that they had ended a relationship partly because of their partner’s penis size – 7% of women said because their partner’s penis had been “too large”, and 20% said it had been “too small”.
In August, Dr Prause spoke to the Guardian about female pleasure as part of a video series Vagina Dispatches .

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Length or girth? You'll be surprised what they had to say.
The question of whether penis size really matters has long been argued among men, women, sexperts, and researchers. Although this debate has been raging since time immemorial, no one seems to have quite come up with a straight answer.
Now, as if men didn’t have to worry about their penises enough, there’s a new dick debate at play. We’re talking the ultimate game of Would You Rather: Would you rather have a short, chubby penis or a long pencil dick? Or, put another way, which matters more: length or girth ?
Typically, when we talk about penis size, we tend to focus on length rather than thickness. And this is actually unfair to guys, says Ariella*, 35, who points out that girth and length provide "two different but equally valuable feelings in the vaginal area. One is a sense of fullness (girth) and the other is the sensation of going in and out (length),” she told MensHealth.com.
So which is preferable? To find out, MensHealth.com polled 100 women between the ages of 18 and 71 via SurveyMonkey, asking them all about penises and what matters most to each of them. The survey was sent out through various social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. (NB: Because some studies show that men who have sex with men tend to have higher levels of anxiety about penis size, for the purposes of this survey we limited our sample to women who have sex with men.)
You may be surprised by what the women surveyed had to say — suffice to say, there's more to your wang than meets the eye.
If you have a classic fatty , or what is known in some circles as a "chode," don't be bummed about it.According to our extremely scientific survey results, a whopping 70% of women preferred girth to length — or, as Mal*, 36, puts it, “What is length without adequate girth?”
In fact, only 18% of respondents said that length was most important to them. So if you're one of the 20% of men who worry they're too small , rest assured you're probably fine.
As it turns out, the old saying is pretty much true: it’s not the size of the boat that matters, but the motion of the ocean. “It’s not about size at all, it’s about how you use your size to your advantage. It’s all in the hips and teasing,” says Grace*, 26.
In fact, 12% of survey respondents said penis size didn't matter to them at all. Other studies have yielded similar results, with one UCLA and Cal State LA report finding that 84% of women are totally happy with their partners' size.
Ultimately, "the girth and length of a penis are less important than the man's ability to listen to what feels good for his partner. Girth and size don't matter if you aren't spending time on foreplay and warming her up,” says Dr. Kristie Overstreet , a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist .
Put another way, if you have a gargantuan penis and you're flailing it around like Godzilla unchained instead of paying attention to your partner's needs, she's not going to be impressed.
We've said it before and we'll say it again: clitoral stimulation, people!
The truth is that 75 to 80 percent of women cannot reach orgasm from penetrative sex alone. Sure, the feeling that comes with being penetrated can be enjoyable, but it rarely provides the big O.
So what does bring on the big O? Clitoral stimulation, of course — and that's true regardless or whether you're packing a gherkin or a firehose. “There are some men who don't understand that the majority of women orgasm from clitoral stimulation, or a mix of clitoral stimulation and penetration. They think that using their penis like a jackhammer is best. It doesn’t work, especially for those who may not be as big as they would like,” Overstreet says.
The results of our poll aside, at the end of the day the length vs. girth question largely comes down to personal preference. “No one penis size is ‘best,’ there is no penis hierarchy. For some, big and thick is ideal, but for others it might not be.” Emily Morse, sexologist and host of the Sex With Emily podcast, tells MensHealth.com .
At the end of the day, if you don’t know how to give her an orgasm (and especially if you don't even bother trying), the size of your member means next to nothing. “Remember that satisfying sex has less to do with penis size, and way more to do with everything surrounding actually penetration,” Morse says.
* Last names have been withheld to allow subjects to speak freely on private matters.
Gigi Engle is a certified sex coach, educator, and writer living in Chicago. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @GigiEngle.

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The perfect penis size is a bone (yes, we went there) of contention for many – sometimes, it seems like everyone has an opinion on it when really, it shouldn’t matter.
Trust us: you can have great sex with someone with any size penis as long as a. you both know how to work each other’s bodies and b. you have sizzling sexual chemistry (plus a handful of the best sex toys for couples on hand for extra playing).
But aren’t you curious as to what, generally, is considered the ideal penis size? Because FYI, there are all different shapes, sizes and types of penis out there. We’ve bought you guides to the best condoms and best lube ; rounded up the best sex apps , dating sites and of course, the best sex toys , too. Next up: a scientific breakdown of what the experts reckon is the perfect penis size. You’re so welcome.
A team of researchers has come up with the definitive (read: average) penis size that their research group preferred and it turns out, for them, bigger wasn’t always better.
The 2015 study found that not only do the women surveyed overwhelmingly prefer ‘average’ sized penises, but they have slightly different preferences if the penis they’re encountering is a long-term lover or a one night stander they may (or may not) have met on Tinder .
A sample of 75 female participants were asked to handle 33 prosthetic phalluses in a range of shapes and sizes created by a 3D printer (surely the best use of the relatively new technology we’ve heard of yet?!).
They were then told to sort them into their ideal penis for their long-term partner (or ‘ sex buddy ‘) vs a one night stand. In order to remove any racial bias or stereotype, the fake willies were all blue.
Turns out that the women in the study’s perfect penis size was 6.3 inches long and 4.8 inches around for going steady and 6.4 inches long and 5 inches around for a fling.
The average erect penis size is between 5.5 and 6.3 inches, FYI.
To give you some kind of reference point, 6.4 inches is about two (ladies) fists and two knuckles worth.
You’ll never look at your Oyster card in the same way again…
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The results found that it’s not length but girth that mattered more to women, as confirmed by Dr. Nicole Prause who headed up the study.
“To maximise the chances of receiving the sexual benefits it makes sense that women might prefer a larger girth penis that brings the clitoral glans closer to the friction point and also will stimulate the crura [legs] of the clitoris internally more,” Prause told The Daily Beast .
“Since context matters, men should be thinking ‘fit’ rather than ‘fat’ with respect to their penis size. In other words, women may prefer different sizes for different reasons at different times, so chances are very good any guy is someone’s ideal for the relationship type they are seeking.”
Obviously, it’s worth noting here – this is just one scientific study, conducted on a relatively small group of 75 participants a few years back now. Everyone’s preference, ultimately, will be different, and not all people who identify as women will be attracted to people who identify as men, or penises generally. But still – interesting, no?
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