It’s a common misconception that bigger is always better – and it has left many lying about the length between their legs.
Even though many women say they prefer an average penis size, men still feel the need to bend the truth.
A new study assessed nearly 1,000 men and women to get their honest opinion and experience on penis size.
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According to the research by Innerbody, the average verified penis size was 6.2inches.
But one in four men often exaggerate their penis size – with the average man adding 2.3inches to his true size.
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The experts added that three quarters of women claimed a man lying about how well-endowed he is would be a major turn-off.
Nearly half of the men also admitted they had taken drugs including Viagra in a bid to live up to size expectations.
With 85% describing themselves as ‘growers’ over ‘showers’.
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These findings suggest that men are placing huge importance on penis size, but does it actually matter to women?
According to the study, 35.4% of women say no, and an additional 39% say it only matters sometimes.
Additionally, half of the women admitted they’ve been a victim of size intimidation before – as intercourse with a large penis can cause the receiving partner pain if not done carefully.
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And when it comes to what is “too big,” the statistic is smaller than what you might think.
A 2016 study found that women found men with proportionate and larger flaccid penises more attractive until they hit three inches, at which point any difference in attraction slowly began to decline.
All in all, men might have more to worry about when it comes to lying to their partners than not measuring up. After all, it’s not about what you have, it’s how you use it.
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