00:00Can the penis shrink?
00:01Yes, there may be a decrease in its length under certain circumstances.
00:05However, it is important to distinguish between an actual shortening
00:09and the perception that the penis looks smaller.
00:13According to Dr. Pablo Andrés Rodríguez Camargo,
00:15Director of the Master's Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health at El Bosque University,
00:20A less firm erection can alter the appearance of the penis.
00:23without necessarily having changed the length of the tissue.
00:26Increased fat in the pubic region can also make a smaller portion of the penis visible.
00:32What are the causes that can cause its length to decrease?
00:35Among the causes of a real shortening is Peyronie's disease.
00:39The formation of scar tissue can cause curvature, narrowing, or shortening of the penis.
00:46sometimes accompanied by pain.
00:47Decreases in length have also been observed after radical prostatectomy.
00:53although studies show that evolution varies.
00:56And that there can be recovery over time.
00:59If a person notices a recent or progressive change,
01:02especially if a new curvature, pain, or difficulty maintaining an erection appears,
01:06The specialist recommends consulting with a urologist.
01:09Does penis size really influence sexual pleasure?
01:12It can influence the preferences and feelings of some people.
01:16To claim that it never matters would be as incorrect as saying that it determines pleasure.
01:19According to the expert, scientific evidence shows that one cannot predict a person's sexual satisfaction.
01:25couple based on a measurement.
01:27Also important are the stimulation that each person enjoys, communication, comfort, and the absence of pain.
01:33Furthermore, reducing sex to penetration leaves out other forms of pleasure.
01:36In a representative survey of American women, only 18.4% indicated that penetration alone was
01:43enough to reach orgasm.
01:45Therefore, instead of simply asking how tall they are, it's more helpful to ask what each person enjoys and how they can
01:52communicate it.
01:52What is the average penis size?
01:54There are measurements observed in studies, but there is no single size that should be considered the real or ideal size.
02:01The figures change depending on whether the penis is measured at rest or erect and according to the method used.
02:07A systematic review of studies in which health professionals performed the measurements found an average erect length
02:15overall approximately 13.1 centimeters.
02:19The expert points out that an average describes a group, but does not define a person.
02:23Nor does it allow for the evaluation of their sexual capacity.
02:26Comparisons with images, stories, or measurements taken in different ways often generate concerns, which do not necessarily correspond to a
02:36health problem.
02:37If the concern relates to a change in size or is accompanied by pain, curvature, or difficulties in the
02:43sexual dysfunction, then it makes sense to consult with a specialist.
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