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[–] [email protected] 37 points 2 weeks ago (18 children)

Ethics mean we don't know what the average human male erect penis size is.

No, really. The ethics of the studies say that a researcher can't be in the presence of a sexually aroused erect penis. Having the testee measure their own penis is prone to error. There are ways to induce an erection with an injection, so they use that.

Is the size of an induced erection the same as a sexually aroused erection? Probably in the same ballpark, but we don't really know.

Source: Dr Nicole Prause, neurologist specializing in sexuality, on Holly Randall's podcast.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

So wait

Who is telling the truth. My ex said it was too big. The bell curves I've found have said "uh what lmfao no way are you that big" but every self reported study says I'm small

How the fuck am I going to ever find a toilet that is comfortable to use in my own home

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

How the fuck am I going to ever find a toilet that is comfortable to use in my own home

That was an odd segue

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It's a problem for men with penises that are long when flaccid. Their penises can touch the inside of the bowl when they're seated unless they hold their penis up.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

Never taken an unexpected dip I see?

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