First of all, what IS the normal length of a penis? Sci had always heard somewhere around 6 inches, but never had any proof. But now, she's got the official numbers. Full Story »
Posted by Alison Deknis
This piece does a wonderful job citing data and then breaking down important aspects of research such as sample size and composition. But it offers little historical context (the first study cited was in 1899!), doesn't question all this interest in measuring penises, and seems to assume that men's worries about being "small" are valid if they fall below the average.
The author's true identity and credibility is a mystery, but he/she sights researchers and other credible sources throughout the article, and also provides tables and graphs from the research studies.
While some of the author's language and discussion is immature (see "teeny peen"), he/she does a decent job at explaining the research process in lay-man's terms. Also, he/she makes some good points about the limitations of the research studies, such as little racial variation, that may have affected the findings. It was interesting to read that most of the men who were seeking surgical or hormonal procedures to increase their size were worried about the size of their penises when ... More »
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