People are different in physical characteristics, even for that reason, there are different types of penis also. This finding leads many men to wonder if they have a normal penis. But, with all the differences, it is worth mentioning that no type of penis is better than another. They're just different.
Read in this post, how to recognize the different types of penis and know if the shape of the sexual organ can reveal some pathology, for example, the Peyronie's disease.
What are the types of penis?
The concern that men have in relation to their penis, even its shape, is perfectly natural, because, at least the majority, want the sexual organ to make a good impression.
Because of this, the shape of the sexual organ can cause some kind of doubt: is it normal?
But it is worth mentioning that not all types of penis are the same, some can be straighter, others a little more curved and others have a glans larger than the base.
Even though all types have a similar structure (base, body and glans) they reveal some details that go beyond length and width, and become different types of penis, so it is not wrong to say that very rarely the sexual organs are exactly identical, but only similar in shape.
From these general characteristics alone, you can see that there are much more than two types of penis. Considering all these details, more than 10 types of penis can be defined.
Among the types, it is worth noting that the size considered normal can vary even between ethnicities. But in general, a penis considered of normal size in our country (Brazil) will have, on average, between 13,1 and 15,5 cm.
In addition, it is also worth mentioning that a penis that is up to 4 cm in the flaccid state or 7,5 cm in the erect state is called a micropenis.
Length
Here is the world average penis length:
Average length of a flaccid (non-erect) penis: 9,1 cm;
Average length of an erect penis: 13,1 cm;
Only 5% of men have an erect penis longer than 16 cm and only 5% have an erect penis shorter than 10,1 cm;
On average, different ethnicities have different penis sizes, see what they are:
- Orientals: 10 to 14 cm long;
- Causasians: 14 to 15,2 cm long;
- black: 16 to 20 cm long.
Another factor in relation to the type of penis is the caliber. According to a study by King's College London, the "normal" penis has an average circumference of 11,6 cm when erect.
Thickness
See what is the world average for the thickness or circumference of a normal penis:
Average thickness of a flaccid penis: 9,2 cm
Average thickness of an erect penis: 11,6 cm
Want to know more?
- flaccid penis: when the erection is not consistent.
penis anatomy
Before showing the different types of penis, it is important to understand the anatomy of this member. The penis, scrotum and testicles form the male reproductive organ.
Here are the four most important parts:
- Urethra: it is a small tube that passes through the center of the penis and ends at the tip, urine and semen move through the urethra;
- glans: it is located at the tip and is better known as the head of the penis. In general, the urethral opening is on the glans;
- Foreskin: it is the sheath of tissue that covers the glans. When circumcision occurs, the foreskin is removed;
- erectile tissue: There are two types of erectile tissue, they are: corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum. In most cases, this tissue has empty pockets, but during arousal, these pockets fill with blood to cause an erection.
The types of penis
To define the various types of penis, on the internet, comparisons of the sexual organ with fruits, vegetables or objects will appear, so that people better understand what each shape refers to.
However, there are 4 main types that can have some variations:
1 - Straight
This type of penis has the same shape from the base to the glans, there are no angulations, when it is erect, it grows without making any kind of curve. Similar to a cucumber. It can either be thinner and smaller, or thicker and larger.
If it is thinner, it can be commonly called a ruler penis, if it is large and thicker, it can be called a stick, with an average of 22 cm.
In addition, the straight type penis has no considerable difference between body size and glans size.
2 â Larger base with narrow glans
This penis can be thicker at the base and narrower towards the glans, often resembling a cone shape. As the glans is smaller than the body, penetration happens more easily.
3 â Base less wide than the glans
In this type of penis, the base is thinner and the glans is thicker, so, compared to the eggplant shape, the body thickens until it reaches the tip.
4 - Curved
Many compare this penis to the shape of a banana. The difference will be in the types of curvature, which can be up, down or sideways.
Some define the upward-curved penis as "high", the downward-curved "boomerang", and the sideways as "dangerous curves".
A certain curvature is even normal, however, if this curvature was not normal for a man's penis, it only started to appear in adulthood when the penis is erect and, in many cases, there is pain at the time of erection, it can be one of the symptoms of Peyronie's disease, which leaves the crooked penis.
The abnormal curvature, in general, has an angle of 30 to 90 degrees and, sometimes, makes sexual intercourse unfeasible. In this case, patients will need treatment, whether clinical or surgical.
See more about Peyronie's Disease in this video:
See 2 more variations for elasticity:
- grower (âThe one that growsâ): in the case of the penis, it would be the one that has good elasticity. Men with this type of erect penis can triple their penis size. Men who have average erect penis size may complain of a small penis when flaccid (soft). They are limbs that grow a lot when they harden.
- Shower (âOne who shows or shows offâ): these are men whose penis does not have good elasticity, that is, in the flaccid (soft) state, it is almost the same size as when erect. So, by definition, it has nothing to do with a big or small penis, it has to do with the elasticity of the sexual organ.
In addition to the four main types of penis, there are some other variations of names that are given to the sexual organ, due to characteristics or some pathology:
- Circumcised Penis: it is when the skin of the penis is removed, it usually happens in babies. It may be a choice made for religious reasons;
- Uncircumcised Penis: the skin of the penis is left intact, covering the head of the penis;
- thick perimeter: it's penises that are wider than they are long, which is totally normal;
- Producers: it is one of the most common types, they have an important growth when they go from flaccid to erect;
- shy penis: it's like you don't get an erection during sex or foreplay or it takes a little longer than expected, which could be an indication of erectile dysfunction;
- Output penis: they are the organs that don't take long to get erect;
- flat penis: is known for having few furrows, hidden veins and super soft skin;
- venous: has veins everywhere, which can be due to genetics or physical exertion;
- Freckled and pigmented: types of penises are not the same color, in fact, they can be spotted, dotted and even freckled. Generally, penises are a different shade from the rest of the body;
- Symptomatic: the symptomatic penis is one that may have lumps, swelling, redness or discharge, which should be checked by a specialist doctor.
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As a reminder, what is Peyronie's Disease?
Peyronie's disease impacts the tunica albuginea of ââthe penis, which is the inner wall of the penis and which keeps the blood in the pool providing rigidity and elasticity during erection.
When the patient has this pathology, there is an âinternalâ fibrosis (hardened tissue, scar tissue) or even a calcification in the inner wall of the penis.
These fibrosis are caused by microlesions that occur during sexual intercourse. Over time, these microlesions become inflamed and cause the fibrosis that will leave the crooked penis.
Some risk factors for Peyronie's Disease are: genetics, diabetes, penile surgeries (prostate and urethral surgeries), metabolic syndrome (hypertension, high cholesterol, etc.), smoking, and erectile dysfunction.
Usually, this problem affects men over 40 years old, but we also find young people who suffer from it.
Peyronie's disease, in addition to the discomfort in the inflammatory phase, which can cause pain during erection, can make sex with penetration unfeasible according to the level of curvatures formed in the sexual organ, and even lead to erectile dysfunction.
In the acute phase, when the curvature has not yet settled, treatment can be with medications and even devices to correct the curvature.
In the chronic phase, when the scar plate is already sedimented, this correction must be performed by means of Peyronie's surgery.
In any case, it is necessary to seek medical help so that the doctor prescribes the most appropriate approach.
Peyronie's Surgery
Peyronie's surgery is recommended in four different situations. Are they:
- Patient who is unable to penetrate due to a very large deformity;
- Patient who has an associated erectile dysfunction;
- The patient's partner feels a lot of pain during sexual intercourse;
- Patient who has tried all clinical treatments and has not been successful, and still continues to have problems.
Surgical treatment with prosthesis implantation is more indicated, specifically, for patients who have associated erectile dysfunction and more complex deformities. The best technique indicated for the procedure is that of multiple incisions.
To carry out this technique, it is necessary to make a prosthetic implant, which can be:
- Semi-rigid or malleable prostheses;
- Inflatable prosthesis.
Surgery can take 1 to 3 hours with sedation and spinal anesthesia. In recovery, the patient can return home in 12 to 24 hours, the doctor will make an evaluation on the day of the procedure. For 5 days, the sexual organ must be bandaged.
See more about the surgical treatment of Peyronie's Disease in this video:
# Doctor's golden tip
Now that you know what all types of penises are, understand that with With the exception of the penis that is affected by Peyronie's Disease, the various shapes are considered normal and will be able to satisfy the partner sexually. By the way, each type of penis has its advantages and can serve as an additive in specific sexual positions.
Whether for the 10 types of penis or more, the important thing for everyone is that proper hygiene habits and the use of condoms are maintained during sexual intercourse. Otherwise, poor hygiene and contagion with sexually transmitted diseases can also lead to penile cancer.
This care is so relevant that, some time ago, the Instituto Lado a Lado pela Vida launched a campaign on Instagram âWash the Dito Cujoâ to make men aware of the importance of sexual health in Blue November.
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Good and healthy. José Gonzålez
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