Penis Size / Question
Published: August 7, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Hi. I'm 15 and I was wondering if my penis will still grow. I have about a 5.1 inch penis and I am turning 16 within 10 days. I am Asian and they are thought to have a smaller penis size than the rest?
Signed: Asian-Will My Penis Grow
Dear Asian-Will My Penis Grow,
Your penis size falls completely in the average of 2 - 5 inches. Since you are almost 16, TeenHealthFX assumes that you have already hit puberty and had a growth spurt. Knowing this, your penis may grow a little, but not dramatically.
As said, your penis is definitely within the average. Since you wrote in this question, TeenHealthFX feels that you are concerned about your penis size. This is very common among teen males partly because so much emphasis is put on the the size of the penis. Try not to be overly concerned. Keep in mind that it is more important that you and your partner communicate openly about what feels good and what does not. This means that it is not the size of your penis, but that you please each other physically and emotionally.
No question on penis size and sexual satisfaction would be complete if TeenHealthFX did not mention safer sex. Always practice safer sex and use a condom. If you are sexually active or thinking about becoming sexually active, see a doctor or go to your local Planned Parenthood. If you live in Northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 889.6350.
At the end of your question, you mentioned that Asian males may tend to have smaller penises. This is a common misconception. A man's penis size is not dependent on race, but on what he inherited genetically.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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