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Question:
I am 15 years old. My penis is very small it is about 7 cm (almost 3 inches) in length, and 9 cm when erect. Is this normal? I have masturbated for many years almost every day. Does this effect my size? Can a burn on the bottom of the penis effect growth? Please answer me.

Answer:
by Megan Andelloux:
(06/16/2005)
Darling! Relax!! Your penis size is perfect and it falls within the normal range both erect and flaccid (soft). Average range for non erect (flaccid) penis's is 1-3 inches. Erect penis's average range is 4-6 inches. You are smack dab average and not small!!! Masturbating does NOT affect your penis size, so as long as it is in a private place, masturbate away! It doesn't make you stop growing or get larger. In fact, nothing does. You are still in middle of puberty too, so your penis may grow a bit more in the next coming years. A burn on the bottom will not affect growth either. I don't know where you are getting the idea that you are small, but if it's from porn, remember, they search allllll over to find men and women who are above average in their sexuality range. They want women with 36dddd breast size and men that are 8 inches and last for 1.5 hr before they come. SOOOO not what to base yourself against. Remember that Porn is meant to turn you on, but it is definitely not meant to teach you anything!!! Enjoy yourself now that you know everything is a-ok! Thanks for writing in! Megan Andelloux

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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