Is a 6 Inch Penis Big? All About Average Erect Penis Size Girth.
Plus, how to use it like a pro in the bedroom.
By Zachary Zane and Rebecca StrongPublished: Oct 26, 2023 3:38 PM EDT 
Comparatively, yes. A 6-inch penis is above average. But don’t get cocky (pun absolutely intended). When it comes to length, you’re only slightly longer than the average erect penis, which is 5.16 inches, according to a 2015 scientific review that looked at the flaccid and erect penises of over 15,500 men.
In the review, 68% of men measured between 4.5 and 5.8 inches, and 95% are in the 3.9- and 6.5-inch range in the review. At 6 inches, you’re in the top 15th percentile for penis length. In case you’re interested in girth (i.e., the circumference of your dick), the average penis had a girth of 3.7 inches when flaccid, and 4.6 inches when erect.
Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, MD, a board-certified urologist and ASTROGLIDE’s sexual health advisor, calls 6 inches “the Goldilocks of erections”—not too big (yes, there is such a thing) and not too small, but just right.
“With 6 inches you should also have more than enough to keep potential partners happy,” he says.
What’s more—you’re probably underestimating how your dick size is perceived. A survey of over 52,000 men and women found that while only 55% of men are satisfied with their penis size, 85% of women are pleased with what their partners are packing. Not only that, but women were way less likely to call their man’s penis “small” than the men themselves, and were far more likely to consider it “large.”
“The bottom line is, that whatever your penis size, there is a woman out there who either doesn’t care or will be happy with what you’ve got,” says Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., a certified sex therapist and author of Becoming Cliterate.
When Mintz replicated a study in her Psychology of Human Sexuality class, she found that after women were asked an open-ended question about what was most important to them during intercourse, not a single one of them mentioned penis size. Apparently, it’s far more important to most women that their partners care about their pleasure, make them feel comfortable, and know where the clitoris is.
What are the best sex positions for a 6-inch penis?
If your partner has a vagina, we’d recommend exploring the best sex positions for guys with a big penis. The vaginal canal is typically around four to five inches when aroused, and you don’t want to run into the issue of causing them pain.
If you’re worried about being too big, try out a sex positions where your partner is able to control the depth of penetration, such as cowgirl, and avoid thrusting—let them do the moving around. You can make up for the lack of hip movement by working wonders with your hands, such as stimulating their clitoris or playing with their nipples, if they’re into that. Remember: you should still be working hard to satisfy them!
@alliefolinoThe Cowgirl sex position.
How to measure your penis
Here’s how to measure your penis, according to Gonazalez.
• First off, make sure to measure yourself when you’re fully erect. (Up to you how to get yourself there.)
• Make sure to use a soft tape measurer—like the one’s used by your local tailor. Since a laser tape measurer is too firm, it won’t bend to the curve of your penis to give you the most accurate reading. It’s also more likely to scratch your penis—ouch.
• Now, to get your magic number, lay the tape measurer from the pubic bone at the base of your penis all the way to the tip.
Don’t have a tape measurer? You can also use a string to measure, cut it to the size of your penis, and then use a ruler to get your reading.
Or, try this: When you’re hard, put a dollar bill directly next to your dick. A George Washington is 6.14 inches in length. If you’re the same length or more, then you know with certainty that you’re a true six.
Rebecca StrongFreelance WriterRebecca Strong is a Boston-based freelance writer and podcast host covering health and wellness, relationships, lifestyle, and travel. In addition to writing for Men’s Health, she has also contributed to Business Insider, Health.com, Healthline, AskMen, Bustle, Well+Good, Clean Plates, StyleCaster, and Eat This Not That, among other outlets. Her work has been shared and promoted by Drew Barrymore, Arianna Huffington, Esther Perel, and Good Morning America. You can tune into her podcast Well-Bent on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or follow along on Twitter and Instagram via @wellbentpod.
FAQ
How Many Inches Is a Normal Girth?
Penis girth, or how thick a penis feels around the shaft, is often measured in inches at the thickest point when it is erect. Research studies that measured many men in clinics show the average erect girth is about 4.6 inches, which is close to 11.7 centimeters. This means many men with a girth between 4.2 and 5 inches are still firmly inside the normal range, even if they feel too thin or too thick compared to what they see online.
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Here’s a clearer, more reader-friendly rewrite with simple language and concrete details in each paragraph. Studies show that the average erect size is about 5 to 5.5 inches, based on large reviews of thousands of people. This means a size of 6 inches is slightly above average, not unusual or rare. For example, if you lined up 100 people, many would fall close to this range, so 6 inches sits comfortably within what doctors consider normal.
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Is 6.5 Inches Really THAT Good?
6.5 inches is generally considered a very good, above-average size for a penis, so you’re already doing just fine. Most medical studies put the average erect length at a bit over 5 inches, which means 6.5 inches sits comfortably above what most men have, not just by a tiny margin but clearly in the “bigger than average” range. In real-life dating and relationship stories, plenty of people describe sizes around 6 to 7 inches as “ideal” or “more than enough,” rather than something they wish were bigger.
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