Still here? We thought it was time to talk about penises. Specifically, we thought we should talk openly and honestly about what being overweight and obese does to your penis. You should consider this article part health warning — on which note imagine if they took a leaf out of the cigarette health warnings and put a picture of a less-than-impressive todger on the packaging of a Big Mac, surely a small price to pay to help beat the obesity crisis? Recently, a survey from The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience found that the average size of a penis is 3.

If you have a penis, it's normal to wish it were bigger. But we have some good news for you: Research has shown that many people who worry about the size of their junk are actually totally normal or average in size. A study from concluded that a combination of deep kissing , genital stimulation , and oral sex are more likely to get a person with a vulva off—and none of those things require you to be well-endowed. There's also an outdated notion that a bigger penis is linked to how manly you are, which makes no sense, especially considering that not all men even have a penis to begin with.

Losing weight can help visually increase the size of your penis. The relationship between weight loss and penis size comes down to the amount of fat in your suprapubic area. The less fat surrounding your penis, the bigger your penis will look, and the more length you can effectively use during intercourse. But how much bigger?

Pornography and pop culture have caused some men to develop unrealistic expectations and disordered thinking about wanting a larger penis. If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. The articles on Health Guide are underpinned by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from medical societies and governmental agencies. However, they are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.