"Women's preferences for penis size" - Actual scientific study

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ABSTRACT Women’s preferences for penis size may affect men’s comfort with their own bodies and may have implications for sexual health. Studies of women’s penis size preferences typically have relied on their abstract ratings or selecting amongst 2D, flaccid images. This study used haptic stimuli to allow assessment of women’s size recall accuracy for the first time, as well as examine their preferences for erect penis sizes in different relationship contexts. Women (N = 75) selected amongst 33, 3D models. Women recalled model size accurately using this method, although they made more errors with respect to penis length than circumference. Women preferred a penis of slightly larger circumference and length for one-time (length = 6.4 inches/16.3 cm, circumference = 5.0 inches/12.7 cm) versus long-term (length = 6.3 inches/16.0 cm, circumference = 4.8 inches/12.2 cm) sexual partners. These first estimates of erect penis size preferences using 3D models suggest women accurately recall size and prefer penises only slightly larger than average.

Women's preferences for penis size: A new research method using selection among 3D models

[GoingGoldielocks Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GoingGoldielocks]

Here is an interview with Dr. Nicole Prause about her findings in this study.

(Part 2)

[Phoenix7672 Senior Member Member of the Month Oct 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Phoenix7672]

Still wish they actually published the size data so we had real numbers, but based on this and other reports on this one I've read, it seems they are saying 'most' want up to around 6.5" and around 5-5.5" girth. Seems low if you ask me, but stepping back a bit it does make logical sense...although 7"x5.5" to 8"x6" would make more sense based on the goals we all strive for.

Of course too, some would want larger, and some would want smaller as well...so if one girl in the group wanted a 5" then likely there could have been another who wanted a 7".

[GoingForGold Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GoingForGold]

The actual numbers are right there, in the abstract.

I'm not sure how they did the study, but I assume they did it where the women have to tell someone what size they picked, which would lead them to pick average as not to be embarrassed.

[corageon Banned Find all posts View Profile Close corageon]

Hahaha. There's a new "study" on women's size preference every other day. What will it be next year? 8 inches? or maybe 5.33333 LOL!

[Pegasus AdministratorPE Gym EditorPEGym Hero ☺ Admin of the Month Mar 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Pegasus]

Ok so this has more juice than most I have seen and suggests they want circa average size .

[Phoenix7672 Senior Member Member of the Month Oct 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Phoenix7672]

The actual numbers are right there, in the abstract.

I'm not sure how they did the study, but I assume they did it where the women have to tell someone what size they picked, which would lead them to pick average as not to be embarrassed.

I mean all the data...so to see how many actually selected bigger or smaller, and what those numbers were.

As for how to let them pick, I think it said in the interview they named each size (eg. A5, B7, etc in no particular order), so they did it similar to how TheyFit does with their condoms.

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Here is an interview with Dr. Nicole Prause about her findings in this study.

(Part 2)

Meh . None of any of this taught me much . I think I could teach her a lot about male orgasm though .

[seanyboy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close seanyboy]

Women find most traits more important than penis size. This includes intelligence, kindness, income, cooking skills, and how stylishly you dress. The only two traits that are ranked as less important than penis size are your eye color and what brand of car you drive.

This tells me there was a possible agenda so I don't trust the study. Unless that was the conclusion of the people that did the interview independent of the study.

[TheGreatDivider Senior Member Member of the Month Dec 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close TheGreatDivider]

This tells me there was a possible agenda so I don't trust the study. Unless that was the conclusion of the people that did the interview independent of the study.

I'm waiting for the study that says "for every inch over average his penis measures the less money and crappier car he can drive". If that were the case I might just have it made.

[Jay1983 Senior MemberMember of the Month Apr 2014, Sept 2016 Find all posts View Profile Close Jay1983]

I'm waiting for the study that says "for every inch over average his penis measures the less money and crappier car he can drive". If that were the case I might just have it made.

No wonder I'm broke without a big truck.

[seanyboy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close seanyboy]

Still wish they actually published the size data so we had real numbers, but based on this and other reports on this one I've read, it seems they are saying 'most' want up to around 6.5" and around 5-5.5" girth. Seems low if you ask me, but stepping back a bit it does make logical sense...although 7"x5.5" to 8"x6" would make more sense based on the goals we all strive for.

Of course too, some would want larger, and some would want smaller as well...so if one girl in the group wanted a 5" then likely there could have been another who wanted a 7".

Yeah, would have been interesting to see which number dominated between the high and low end.

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I'm waiting for the study that says "for every inch over average his penis measures the less money and crappier car he can drive". If that were the case I might just have it made.

Lmao!

[Sean Jacobs Retired Moderator Member of the Month Dec 2012PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Sean Jacobs]

I can see the truth to this survey. If most women are used to seeing and feeling a penis that is roughly within the average range, and it felt good to them, then they would naturally gravitate toward that approximate size. I doubt that women would assume something larger or smaller would feel better.

As men we need to understand that most women's first experience with penetration, even with a below average penis, tends to be painful and there may be a natural assumption that a larger penis will cause a higher level of pain. Add the fact that the average woman between the ages of 20 & 59 has had between 4 - 6 sex partners so chances are high that they have only experienced sizes from a bit below average to a bit above average. So, most women are comfortable with average and assume that is what will feel the best.

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I can see the truth to this survey. If most women are used to seeing and feeling a penis that is roughly within the average range, and it felt good to them, then they would naturally gravitate toward that approximate size. I doubt that women would assume something larger or smaller would feel better.

As men we need to understand that most women's first experience with penetration, even with a below average penis, tends to be painful and there may be a natural assumption that a larger penis will cause a higher level of pain. Add the fact that the average woman between the ages of 20 & 59 has had between 4 - 6 sex partners so chances are high that they have only experienced sizes from a bit below average to a bit above average. So, most women are comfortable with average and assume that is what will feel the best.

Hmm 4 to 6 partners I would have thought far more this wasn't a study from the 50's was it?