IT’S good news for British men – they don’t have the world’s smallest willies.
The finding comes after scientists looked at six regions of the world to determine the length of men’s privates.
Brits were bang average when it comes to penis sizes around the world[/caption]
Boffins pored over 33 studies which gathered intimate data from 36,883 male hospital patients.
Crucially, studies where self-measurement had been performed were not allowed, with all measurements were taken by healthcare professionals.
The results were grouped by the six World Health Organisation (WHO) regions – Africa, the Americas, south east Asia, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific.
Europeans – including Brits – were bang average when it came to penis size.
Those in the Americas, including in the United States, were largest. with a mean stretched length of 14.47cm, followed by the Eastern Mediterranean at 12.95cm, and Europeans at 12.61cm.
Africans measured at 12.59cm, south east Asians at 10.88cm, and Western Pacific men at 11.57cm.
The length of flaccid penises was also accounted for.
Americans, again, had the longest flaccid penises at 9.86cm, followed by Europeans at 9.71cm, men from the East Mediterranean at 9.30cm, Africans at 9.22cm, South East Asians at 8.21cm and Western Pacific men at 8cm.
It means on average, men from the Americas – including Brazil, Argentina and Canada – have a stretched willy almost three centimetres longer than fellas in the Western Pacific, which includes countries like Australia and China.
Scientists say measuring the length of people’s privates is important as it can help blokes feel more at ease.
In a survey of 52,031 heterosexual men and women regarding views on penis size previously carried out, 55 per cent of men were not happy with their penis size, but 85 per cent of women were satisfied with their partner’s.
And a 2015 systemic review carried out by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) in 2015 revealed the average length of a flaccid penis was 9.16cm, the average length of a flaccid penis was 13.24cm, and the average length of an erect penis was 13.12cm.
Penis length has historically been incredible hard to quantify as it often relies on men taking their own measurements.
Lead author of the latest study, Hadi Mostafaei, Resident of Urology at the Medical University of Vienna, said: “Due to cultural and social backgrounds, the size of the penis has been linked with masculinity, virility, and sexual power in men.
“Misleading information in the media as well as pornography have led to anxiety and a sense of inadequacy in men underlined by the belief that the size of the penis is directly correlated with sexual satisfaction.
“Not surprisingly, a growing number of men believe that their penises are smaller than the average penis size.
“This data provides a framework for discussing body image expectations and therapeutic strategies in this sensitive and emotional subject matter.”
The authors added that the data supported the long-held assumption that penis size does vary according to geographical region.
Signs something could be wrong with your penis
Penis size doesn’t directly impact general health.
Instead, it’s worth looking out for other potential penis problems.
Lumps, sores, or ulcers: A growth, sore, or ulcer that doesn’t heal within a few weeks may be a sign of penile cancer.
Rashes or spots: Blisters or painful red spots could indicate genital herpes.
Warts: Small, fleshy growths on the penis can be a sign of warts.
Discharge: Yellow or green discharge from the top of the penis could be a symptom of an STI or urethritis.
Unusual smells: An unpleasant or smelly discharge is another symptom that should be checked out.
Difficulty getting or keeping an erection: Erectile dysfunction (ED) could be a sign of underlying conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
Pain when peeing: This could be a sign of infection or inflammation.
Pain during erections: A penis that curves upwards or downwards when erect, or causes pain, could be a sign of Peyronie’s disease.
Painful erections: Painful erections can indicate various underlying issues and should be investigated by a doctor.
Swelling: Swelling of the tip of the penis can be a symptom of balanitis or an STI.
Bleeding: Bleeding when you pee, or under the foreskin, is a serious symptom that requires medical attention.
Difficulty pulling back the foreskin: In adults, difficulty retracting the foreskin can be a sign of phimosis or balanitis.