Is My Penis Normal? What Does the Average Penis Look Like? Ro
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Written by:
Michael Martin
Reviewed by:
Felix Gussone, MD
Updated: May 19, 2023
If your penis bends at more than a 30° angle, you should talk with your healthcare provider. That’s a characteristic of severe Peyronie’s disease (the buildup of fibrous penile scar tissue), which can increase your chances of injuring or even breaking your penis. Luckily, there are treatments available. A healthcare provider can treat certain cases of penis curvature with an injectable medication known as Xiaflex. Combination treatment with vitamin E and a drug called colchicine is also an option.
However, the degree of curvature isn’t the only thing to worry about. Progression of the curve of the penis and pain, discomfort, and urinary symptoms (like difficulty peeing or pain when peeing) are important factors. Any pain during sex or urination—as well as any discomfort with an erection—is a reason to make an appointment with a urologist as soon as possible.
What’s a normal erect penis?
Erectile dysfunction is about more than just the ability to get hard, although that’s certainly a big part of it.
Healthcare providers use the Erectile Hardness Scale or the IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) to help get a sense of how one defines “erect.” These assessment tools can help a provider understand if you’re a candidate for treatment.
If you have trouble getting or maintaining an erection, tell your healthcare provider. Erectile dysfunction is relatively common (even in younger guys), and there are a number of options that can help.
The strength and frequency of your erections are actually important indicators of your underlying health. For some people, the first sign of heart disease is actually trouble getting or staying hard. ED can also be a sign of things like blood vessel problems, hormonal imbalances, or other conditions.
Men typically have between three and five erections every night. Regular erections—including daily morning erections—are an important overall indicator of a man’s health.
If you are getting erections, great! There’s no need to be concerned about being “too hard,” as your body only has so much blood to offer. However, an erection that lasts too long (generally considered more than four hours) is referred to as priapism. If you’re erect for too long, the tissue in your penis isn’t getting fresh blood, which can cause tissue damage.
An erection lasting over four hours is considered a medical emergency, requiring immediate medical attention.
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What options are there for enlargement?
If you’ve seen ads promising to make your penis bigger, your best bet is to steer clear. Injections like Juvederm, which are used for cosmetic facial procedures, have been used by some medical professionals to increase girth, but they’re not approved for this use, and there have been reports of permanent tissue damage down there as a result. Penis implants are typically reserved for people who have trouble getting erections due to hormonal or neurological issues and aren’t effective for making your already-hard member larger. Penis pumps and other vacuum devices likely won’t have much of an effect and may cause damage.
Talk to your healthcare provider about any pain, performance issues, or even body image issues if you feel dissatisfied with your penis. The first step to living a healthier life is having open conversations with your provider about all aspects of your health—even your penis.
DISCLAIMER
If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. The articles on Health Guide are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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