PENIS SIZE ETC. FAQ

4)How do I measure my penis?

According to Harold Reed, M.D., director of the Reed Centre for
Ambulatory Urological Surgery in Bay Harbor, Florida, this is the
correct way to measure the length of your penis:
     First, while standing, get an erection. Okay, now gently angle
your, er, equipment down until it is parallel to the floor. Set your
ruler against your pubic bone just above the base of the penis, and
measure to the tip. Thats how the doctors do it.

5)My penis bends down (or left, or right). Is there something wrong
with it?

One-quarter of all penises bend in some direction and some bend
downward even when erect. Unless the bend is severe or causes you pain,
there is nothing wrong or abnormal about your penis. It should not
interfere with sexual intercourse. Some people report that a downward-
bending penis is easier to fellate.

In rare cases a condition called Peyrone's Syndrome can arise from
childhood diseases. This condition is caused by scarring on one of the
two corpora cavernosa within the penis, stunting its effectiveness
during erection and causing the penis to bend almost 90 degrees in that
direction. If you feel this may be the case, consult a urologist.

6)What is circumcision and why is it done?

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the
penis. When performed in a hospital, it is usually done shortly after
birth by a doctor or midwife. Circumcisions are also given to Jewish
boys by a _mohel_ in a ceremony eight days after birth. Some Islamic
boys are circumcised when they are older, around age 12. The majority
of American boys are circumcised.

Common reasons for circumcision include: better hygiene, "normal" or
"better" appearance, and "his penis should look like his father's."
Common reasons against circumcision include: it is no longer necessary
for hygienic reasons; it is a painful, barbaric practice; possibility
of infection or surgical error; "normal" or "better" appearance; "his
penis should look like his father's."; and "greater sensitivity of
uncircumcised penis."