How big is the average erect penis size?
The average erect is about 13 to 15cm (roughly 5 to 6 inches) long. But there's a wide range of normal, and most people fall somewhere between 10 and 18cm.
If you're a teenager, your body is probably still developing. Penises can continue to grow into your late teens, so where you are now isn't necessarily where you'll end up. Even if it is, that's fine too.
If you're worried about your size, you're not alone. It's one of the most common concerns people have about their bodies. But the chances are you're completely normal.
The average erect is about 13 to 15cm long. That is roughly 5 to 6 inches. But there is a big range of normal.
If you are a teenager, your penis probably has not finished growing yet. It can keep growing into your late teens.
If you are worried, you are not alone. It is one of the most common body worries. But the chances are you are completely normal.
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