If you've ever watched adult content online, you could be forgiven for thinking that the average penis size is terrifyingly large.
Before you panic though and question your own proportions, or those of your partner, it turns out there's some reassuring information to be found.
A doctor has created a YouTube and TikTok channel to dispel myths about our anatomy, and wants to break down the taboo topic and any embarrassment people might have about their bodies.
Dr Jen Caudle has recently destroyed other myths around penis size, including which parts of the body correlate to the proportions below the belt, and has shared just how often people should masturbate.
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Aware that this is a subject that often draws giggles, Dr Caudle has tried to handle the subject delicately to reassure people that their measurements aren't abnormal.
Her video covering this subject went wildly viral back in 2023, so it seems to be a question many people were curious about.
What is the average penis size across the world?
Dr Caudle started the video by warning: "I think most people think the average penis size is a lot longer and larger than it actually is."
She clarified that in reality, the average is 'actually shorter than a lot of people would imagine', adding that 'the length of a non-erect penis does not predict erection size'.
The doctor went on to reveal that the 'average size of a flaccid penis is 3.61 inches'.
She then elaborated, adding: "The average size of an erect penis is 5.17 inches."
Getting rid of pressure and removing stigma
The doctor is well aware that there is a lot of pressure about performing in bed and that feeling self-conscious about size is a major factor for a lot of men, as well as different pressures for women.
Dr Caudle said: "There's a lot of societal pressure to be a certain way, this goes for both men and women, and I'm not a fan of it."
"The bigger message here is to know that you're fine just the way you are, that's the most important message that I'm trying to give with this video.
"The societal pressure that we put on ourselves, that we see on television, the internet, it's wrong."
She also reassured viewers that the size has no correlation at all to the amount of pleasure a partner can experience.
One commenter agreed, saying: "It's a bit like money, what matters is what you do with it!"
Another praised the doctor for her candour: "Dr Caudle, you talk about so many subjects that benefit people. Thank you!"
Hopefully that has put your mind at ease.
Topics: Health
Jen Thomas