Some men are sometimes expected to say that they have a micropenis, due to their small penis size. What does this term really mean, and what are the impacts of a micropenis on the sexuality of men and women?

The term “micropenis” is used when a man has a penis less than 2,5 times the average size of a human penis. At birth, when diagnosed, it is called a micropenis if the baby’s stretched penis measures less than 1,9 cm, from the pubic bone to the tip of the glans, and if there is no malformation. . In adolescence, the size limit to speak of a micropenis is less than 4 cm at rest.

Finally, this threshold reaches 7 cm in adulthood, when the penis has reached its final length. Indeed, the average size of a resting penis of an adult man is between 7,5 and 12 cm, and between 12 and 17 cm in erection. The micropenis is often due to a hormonal problem (exposure to endocrine disruptors in utero, insufficient androgens, etc.). Apart from its small size, it does not prevent the functioning of the penis (erection, ejaculation) and does not pose any physiological problem (functions of the urethra, scalping).

Diagnosed at birth, a young boy with a micropenis can undergo medical treatment. It usually comes in the form of hormones, including testosterone injunctions. The earlier the treatment is started, the more effective it will be in making the penis grow. Treatment can also be effective during puberty.

In adulthood, hormonal treatments no longer have an effect on the growth of the penis. At this time, if the micropenis has not been treated, it is possible to consider surgery. The most common is to cut the ligament that connects the penis to the pubis, and thus “detach” the penis from that part, which will appear longer. This operation saves between 1 and 2 centimeters, but does not strictly speaking lengthen the penis.

The size of the penis has no influence on the pleasure felt by a man during sexual intercourse, nor on his erectile functions or his fertility. A priori, there is therefore no reason not to have a fulfilling sexuality. However, some men feel self-conscious about their supposed small penis size, especially when comparing themselves to other men or to the average.

This discomfort can lead to a complex, which can have repercussions on sexual activity and thus slow down the development during relations. It is important to be able to talk about how you feel with your partners and to keep in mind that it is quite possible to feel and give sexual pleasure, regardless of the size of your penis.

The sexual pleasure of women is not limited to penetration, nor to stimulation by the penis. It would therefore be very reductive to imagine that a small penis or a micropenis prevents a woman from having pleasure with her partner.

Indeed, it is quite possible to vary the penetrations (anal or vaginal) and the forms of stimulation (vibrator, fingers, cunnilingus, etc.). Likewise, certain sexual positions allow relatively deep penetration by the penis, due to the inclination of the latter. Finally, do not forget the other foreplay (fellatio, etc.), kisses and caresses that allow you to take pleasure without focusing on the size of the penis.

If you find that you have a too small penis, the idea is to favor positions where penetration is deep, to be able to reach the erogenous zones of the vagina more deeply, and better stimulate the G-spot of your partner . The doggy style, and by extension the majority of the other positions where the man is behind are for example to be privileged.

Indeed, the friction will be stronger and will increase the sensations for both partners. Thus, the wheelbarrow (variant of the doggy style where the man raises the woman by the ankles), or the standing position are to be favored. Finally, the missionary variant where the woman puts her legs on the man’s shoulders also allows very deep penetration, as well as stimulation of the clitoris.