Chantilly, VA
A 17-year-old male asked:
I am overweight and my penis is very small what can i do to make it normal size?
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Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
See answer: Your true penis length is most likely normal as measured from the tip of the stretched penis back to the pubic bone: average flaccid length is 9–10 cm (3.5–3.9 in). The problem with being either overweight or obese is primarily the deposition of fat in the pubic area which causes the penis to be buried and making it seem small. Also, obesity often associated with low testosterone. Rx: weight loss.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
What happens when my penis is smaller than normal?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Penis Size: Nothing happens. One learns to be sexual just like everyone else. They also learn to make sure that their sexual activity includes pleasuring their partner well.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
If i ' m overweight all through puberty and still am overweight can my penis not grow as big
Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Well...: It's not that your penis won't grow as big, but often having surrounding fat will give it the appearence of being smaller. Secondly, having excess bod... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked about a 16-year-old male:
Does losein wight make your penis look bigger and will it help with walks like I want to be able to walk long now I only can do it a few hours then Im done 16 year old male a little overweight?
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Losing weight lets you find your penis better, but it is still the same size and easier to see. Walking is easier because you have less weight to carr... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Why is my pubic bone so large? I understand im decently overweight (510 220pounds) but Its to the point where my penile shaft is hidden & it really affects my mental health since my penis never really grew in the first place during puberty. im 20?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
The choice is yours: Without more descriptive information we cannot assume your penis did not develop/grow. You just have extra weight that often makes it appear that way.... Read More
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Dr. George Klauber commented
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Agree with Dr. Ferguson. You most likely have "Hidden Penis", which is true medical terminology. You can check true penile length by compressing pubic skin down on pubic bune whilst pulling in head of peis. Healthy, weight reduction diet is 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice. Some men have benefited form prepubic lipectomy. Surgical removal of fat between pubic bone & skin without injuring spermatic cords.
Feb 7, 2021
A 42-year-old member asked:
My penis is so small when flaccid no one believes it is normal size erect?
Dr. Jon Ahrendsenanswered
Family Medicine 41 years experience
Should only matter: If it is big enough in it's "active" state it doesn't matter when it is flaccid. This should be a private matter for the consenting parties involved... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it normal for a penis to shrivel down to a really small size after an erection?
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Sort of: After sex, the blood drains out and it should return to whatever size it was before the erection. It's up to you to determine what "really small" mean... Read More
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