I worry about my genitals. I am 22 years old and I think my penis is too small. I also don’t dare to have sex with my girlfriend because of this. I have read many articles on the internet but haven’t found anyone with this same problem. Can you help me with this?
Azdin
Henriëtte Schoones, sexologist
I don’t know what you think is small, but various studies show that there is no relationship between the size of the penis and the quality of the sexual relationship.
Many men think that women find a large penis important, but many women find that a scary idea. The circumference of the penis is more important than the length. The first part of the vagina is the most sensitive. The vagina adapts to the size.
In addition, it is usually the case that the smaller the penis, the larger the erection in proportion. On average, a penis in relaxed state is more than 9 centimeters and in erection an average of 14. If the circumference is normal (between 8.5 and 12 centimeters) you can perform all positions.
Don’t be influenced by porn movies where you only see actors with a big penis. That gives a distorted picture. You have to experiment a lot and the sex with your girlfriend do not avoid. If you see your girlfriend having fun, the length of the penis plays a minor role. You get more self-confidence and also more pleasure in sex.
Do you also have a question? Then ask one of our experts. Always go to your doctor with urgent questions, the experts are not the right person for that. They also do not diagnose. You can find the other conditions here.
Henriëtte Schoones specializes in sexual and relationship problems. She has her own practice for sexology and relationship Therapy in Tiel and works as a sexologist in the Rivierenland Hospital in collaboration with the gynaecologists. She answers all kinds of questions that arise within a relationship.
