Although experts emphasize that penis size does not matter because it is not a measure of performance in the bedroom, attractiveness or masculinity, many men are troubled by the size of their penis. Some people come across false advertisements that it is possible to enlarge the penis even in adulthood. These myths are refuted by urologists in an article for the American edition of Men’s Health magazine. The male penis does not enlarge after puberty.
“The size of your penis at the end of puberty is probably the size you’ll have for the rest of your life,” says urologist Amy Pearlman of the Prime Institute in California in the article. “Lifestyle changes after puberty are unlikely to cause the penis to become larger or thicker,” confirms urologist and sexual health expert Jamin Brahmbhatt of the UCF College of Medicine.
“Penis growth usually stops after puberty. Most penile growth occurs during puberty when testosterone levels increase. Around age 18 or at the end of high school, length and girth basically stop,” said Dr. Pearlman. According to her, genetics and hormonal development play a major role in the final size of the penis. According to her, many supposed connections, such as the relationship of penis size to shoe size, height, finger length or race, are not scientifically confirmed.
“Actually, penises are a bit longer than they appear,” explains Dr. Brahmbhatt in the article. “The toporal tissues, known as the corpora cavernosa, extend a few centimeters further into the pelvis. This means that part of the organ is inside the body and is not visible,” he adds. When asked if penis size can change in adulthood, Dr. Pearlman replied, “Yes, penis size can indeed change. But mostly downward. The penis can lose length and girth with age.”
