How Can I Safely Increase My Penis Size as an Older Adult?

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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.”

For AARP’s In the Mood column, writer Ellen Uzelac will ask experts your most pressing 50+ sex and relationship questions. Uzelac is the former West Coast bureau chief for The Baltimore Sun.

 She writes frequently on sex, relationships, travel and lifestyle issues.

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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.