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Size matters, right? Deep breath. Not as much as you might think. This week, In the Mood tackles a question from a man who wants a bigger penis to improve his sexual performance. Plus,

what’s the average size of a penis? I’ve got that for you, too. You’re welcome. I AM IN MY MID-70S, UNDERSIZED AND WONDER IF THERE IS A SAFE WAY TO INCREASE MY PENIS SIZE. WHAT ARE THE

METHODS, AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT IN TERMS OF RESULTS? I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY GUIDANCE ON MY QUEST FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE. FIRST, SOME PERSPECTIVE. Why do you think you’re undersized?

Most men who believe they have small shafts are actually well within the normal range, according to urologist Abraham Morgentaler, author of _The Truth About Men and Sex: Intimate Secrets

from the Doctor’s Office_. GET YOUR RULERS OUT. The average erect penis is about 5.5 inches long, and the average flaccid penis is around 3.5 inches, Morgentaler says. “There are the

1-percenters who are unusually large or small — but that’s rare,” he adds. “Most men just need reassurance. Sometimes, just telling people what’s true — that you’re normal — is all they

need to hear.” DO A SELF-INVENTORY. Urologist Dock G. Winston has a few questions for you: First, why does this bother you now? Has this been a lifelong concern, or is it a recent worry?

When was the last time you were happy with your size? And, importantly, how does your partner feel about it? “Sometimes, the issue isn’t the penis itself — it’s how we see it,” says Winston,

assistant physician-in-chief at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. “That mythical 8-inch ideal? That’s not normal — it’s just Hollywood magic.” GET CHECKED OUT BY A UROLOGIST. If

you believe your penis size has truly changed over time, Winston recommends that you see a urologist. A urologist will conduct a physical exam that includes measuring the penis, both

flaccid and erect. To achieve an erection, Winston says you can self-stimulate, or the doctor will administer a medication — either oral or an injection — that causes an erection for

accurate measurement.