Small penis anxiety is common to many men - even those who do not have what would technically be considered a small penis. Despite the fact that other considerations, such as the skill with which a man handles his tool and his penis health, are also of great importance, men continue to obsess about size.

What is small anyway?

Like so many things, "small" is in the eye (or mind) of the beholder. So, for that matter, are "average" and "large." However, a recent survey sheds some light on what the typical penis length is for a man.

BJU International , which is published by the British Association of Urological Surgeons, published a paper that looked into 20 studies that collectively evaluated the penis sizes of about 15,000 men. After they collated the data, they reported these findings:

- The average length of the penis when soft is 3.61 inches; when erect, the average length is 5.17 inches.

- The average girth of the penis when soft is 3.67 inches; when erect, the average girth is 4.58 inches.

In other words, in spite of the fact that men have always been told that an average penis is a full six inches long, the truth is that it is only slightly over 5 inches. And therefore, many men who are of a perfectly adequate and average length have probably felt that their penises didn't quite measure up to those of other men.

How many are small?

Another interesting fact, according to this study: Only 2.28% of men sport penises that could legitimately be termed "small." (A comparable percentage applies to those men that could legitimately be termed "large.") So approximately 95% of men have a penis that is average (or typical or normal - pick the preferred word).

Since the average depth of the vagina runs between 3 and 4 inches, an averagely-endowed man is more than well-equipped enough to perform satisfactorily from a size point of view.

Anxiety

Yet despite this, many men will undoubtedly continue to experience anxiety about the size of their tools. A 2007 study found that some 45% of men believed that they had a small penis; by contrast, 85% of the women surveyed reported that they were perfectly satisfied with their partner's penis in terms of its size.

But if 95% of members are of normal penis size, why were only 85% of those women satisfied? The wise guy answer is that guys with little rods are getting far more of their share of women than they deserve. A more logical answer might be that some of the female respondents may have experienced less than optimal sexual experiences and may have related this to the size of their mate's organ, rather than to his skill with it - or to the health of said organ. Both of these are factors that shouldn't be underestimated.

Skill is something that comes with time and practice for most men. When young, a man is easily excitable and the thrill of engaging in sex for many causes them to not be the most nuanced of lovers. Over time, a man comes to learn what works best for both him and his partner. He learns that certain forms of foreplay can have a big impact, or that certain positions can produce specific results.

Anxiety over what is perceived to be a small penis can also be alleviated by keeping the equipment healthy. Regular application of a first-rate penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help in this area. A penis that looks strong and healthy makes a man feel proud of his package. Those crèmes that contain a potent antioxidant such as alpha lipoic acid and a combination of moisturizers (such as Shea butter and vitamin E) address common issues such as dry skin or aging penile cells. A crème that also contains vitamin C is best, for that vitamin is crucial for collagen production and penile tissue firmness. With proper care, a man can have a member to flaunt with dignity.