Men’s penis size ‘has elevated by 25%’ – however docs say it is ‘regarding’
Penis size can often vary from person to person.
However, researchers who studied the average change in penis length over the last 30 years have been left ‘concerned’ by their findings.
The research team at Stanford University recorded the length of 55,761 different penises from 1942 to 2021 – gathering data from 75 different studies, which included findings from different states.
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And they didn’t really like what they found.
The research suggested that from 1992 to 2021, the average erect penis length increased by a whopping 25%, from 4.8 to 6 inches. When flaccid, data showed the average size was 3.4 inches, and when stretched, it increased to 5.1 inches.
Although guys may think this is something to boast about, Dr Michael Eisenberg, a professor of urology at Stanford Medicine, is concerned the increase in length could be linked to exposure to harmful chemicals, according to LadBible.
He said: “Any overall change in development is concerning, because our reproductive system is one of the most important pieces of human biology.
“If we’re seeing this fast of a change, it means that something powerful is happening to our bodies. We should try to confirm these findings and if confirmed, we must determine the cause of these changes.”
The expert added: “There could be a number of factors at play, such as chemical exposure, like pesticides or hygiene products, interacting with our hormonal systems,” he said.
“These endocrine-disrupting chemicals – there are many – exist in our environment and our diet.
“As we change our body’s constitution, that also affects our hormonal milieu. “Chemical exposure has also been posited as a cause for boys and girls going into puberty earlier, which can affect genital development.”
The research team concluded: “Our systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that the average erect penile length increased between 1992 and 2021. Given the important implications of genital development for urinary and reproductive function, future studies should attempt to confirm the trend and identify the etiology.”
The news comes after scientists recently debunked what the average penis size is – and revealed what most women prefer.
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