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Why are prophylactics almost always not sized correctly? - 3/3/2015 12:10:52 PM   
crumpets


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Status: offline 		I was trying to figure out why prophylactics are seemingly never sized correctly, when I ran into this recent new study on average penis size around the world, which, the authors state, is the first systematic study ever done on the topic.

The results of the study, published today, was based on medical records of 15,000 men around the world, where they found the erect penis average size is 5.16 inches (13.12 centimeters) long, while the average circumference is 4.59 inches (11.66 centimeters).

According to that comprehensive study (which says it used consistent techniques), the average length of the flaccid penis is 3.61 inches (9.16 centimeters) and the average circumference is 3.66 inches (9.31 centimeters).

Given 5.16 is 143% of 3.61, it grows about half its flaccid length but rounds out at only 125% of flaccid when erect.

Said another way, you can measure the average flaccid penis, and add half the length and a quarter of the circumference, and you'll derive the average erect length.

Here's how the study was done...
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Dr. David Veale, of King's College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and his colleague from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, set out to create such a nomogram of male penis size measurements across all ages and races. A search of the medical literature revealed 17 studies with up to 15,521 males who underwent penis size measurements by health professionals using a standard procedure. The nomograms revealed that the average length of a flaccid penis was 9.16 cm, the average length of a flaccid stretched penis was 13.24 cm, and the average length of an erect penis was 13.12 cm. The average flaccid circumference was 9.31 cm, and the average erect circumference was 11.66 cm. There was a small correlation between erect length and height.


This summary from the "Medical Xpress" said
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The team found no evidence for penis size differences linked to race, though most of the study participants were of European and Middle Eastern descent
and they found no evidence of correlation to foot size, and only slight correlation with height.

So, maybe this explains why prophylactics are sized the way they are.

REFERENCE:
"Am I normal? A systematic review and construction of nomograms for flaccid and erect penis length and circumference in up to 15,521 men." David Veale, Sarah Miles, Sally Bramley, Gordon Muir, and John Hodsoll. BJU International; Published Online: March 3, 2015 . DOI: 10.1111/bju.13010
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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 12:31:23 PM   
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I used to carry around (and flash) the X-tra large condoms ... by the time the wench found out it was a lie, it didn't really matter



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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 12:37:25 PM   
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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 1:47:20 PM   
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by the time the wench found out it was a lie, it didn't really matter


Even when it's the truth, it still doesn't seem to matter to women; it only seems to matter to men.

Regarding prophylactic brands, here, for example, is a shot of my toybag, which is a big black bag with pockets everywhere, originally a deluxe carrying case for a "portable" Macintosh, now, used for more gratifying purposes.

I keep the Magnum XL handy in the side pocket (but I keep the regular sizes for the toys, which don't complain if it's too tight).

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 3:02:47 PM   
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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 3:21:08 PM   
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I wish I weren't at work so I could post the always sunny in philly clip where Danny Devito drops his "monster condom for his magnum dong" in front of a lady.

ETA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl85DOBlzko

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 3:21:58 PM   
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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:09:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		My partner is fairly well endowed and used to wear the large-size condoms, but they didn't quite fit him and I made him start wearing the regular sized ones after they threatened to slip off one too many times.

I fear the man who actually needs to wear magnums.

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:16:00 PM   
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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:17:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		my guy wears magnums. He kept breaking regular ones and making jokes about my vagina having teeth or chewing it up. They don't fall off or leak, thankfully.

But I wouldn't say its fear inducing either. I'm not sure WHY they fit better.

Dicks are weird...

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:35:07 PM   
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ORIGINAL: catize

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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

Just...owww.

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:41:41 PM   
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ORIGINAL: catize

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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

Suffocation would be my first guess.

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:50:56 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Gauge

Oh, I see... a brag thread.

Carry on.

Is this where we post how we have to use weather balloons as condoms?

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 5:57:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't know about you guys, but it's just so difficult to find condoms for my bits. The standard stores just don't keep them in stock.

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 6:16:18 PM   
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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

Suffocation would be my first guess.

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 6:19:05 PM   
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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

Just...owww.

The BIG head, CD, not this one

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 7:23:00 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: shiftyw
my guy wears magnums. He kept breaking regular ones and making jokes about my vagina having teeth or chewing it up. They don't fall off or leak, thankfully.

But I wouldn't say its fear inducing either. I'm not sure WHY they fit better.

Dicks are weird...


Huh they shouldn't be breaking, if you end up having more trouble perhaps give lube a try.







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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 7:36:12 PM   
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ORIGINAL: catize

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ORIGINAL: CreativeDominant


quote:

ORIGINAL: catize

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It has been demonstrated that a condom can be pulled over one's head---so what is the issue here?

Just...owww.

The BIG head, CD, not this one
Shhhhhh...if you let everybody know I'm that big, they'll ALL come runnin'

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 7:43:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Awww poor CD, I'm sure that would be such a travail for you!

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RE: Why are prophylactics almost always not sized corre... - 3/3/2015 7:47:32 PM   
shiftyw


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Status: offline 		oh no, I've seen the things about this.

Just they stopped breaking when we got bigger condoms.

*shrugs* so now we keep getting them. But I'm on the pill too and we're both clean and fluid bonded so in reality we just have them in case of emergency...

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