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A member asked:

Isnt ur penis supposed to reach ur belly button?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

NO: I don't know where you heard that, but I have never heard that and it is certainly something not taught in medical school. The average penis when erect is 5.1-5.6 inches. See http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271647.php for details.

Dr Phelan-adams and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2016

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