A man with a self-described ‘micropenis’ has shared how he broaches the subject with potential partners.
Officially defined in adults as a penis that when gently stretched measures 3.67 inches or less, the term can also be used colloquially to refer to a much smaller than average appendage.
A man from the US says on Reddit that his phallus measures about 1/4 inch while flaccid, revealing that he has had to endure “embarrassing moments” as a result of his size.
He went on to talk about his experience after another forum user asked, “How do you approach sexual relations when you meet a girl, like do you inform her first or go for it and pray for the best?”
According to the man, he chooses not to lie about his genitals, and if the subject comes up before he and a partner see each other naked, he will provide truthful readings.
An anonymous man has taken to Reddit to talk about having a micropenis and how it has affected his life (stock image)
He wrote, “I don’t lie to women about my size, but like in the early stages, like that talks to get to know you, and if it gets bought up during one of those sexy time talks, I’ll be honest and say my size.”
“Other times, like the heat of the moment, I’ve just had sex with a woman, when it happens I take mine out and hope for the best.” Although I’ve been through a lot of embarrassing embarrassing moments.”
Another Reddit user acknowledged the social pressure on men to have large penises, asking how the poster seems comfortable despite this.
They asked, ‘How do the women in such a situation deal with the elephant in the room, or the lack thereof? You seem pretty comfortable with it and if you accept it, have you always been this way or has it taken time?
“Sorry genuinely curious that obvs there’s a huge stigma around men and even as a slightly above average but nothing to write home about man I get nervous trying to get it out the first time I really feel with you bro.”
He admitted that he had no choice but to be philosophical about the size of his phallus, revealing that the situation depresses him at times.
He wrote, “I mean, almost every partner I’ve been with has been kind of disappointed.
“I mean, the insecurity definitely gets the better of me some days, but it’s the hand I’m dealt, all I can do is accept myself.”
A number of Reddit users asked the anonymous man about his experiences and how his sexual partners had reacted to his size
When other forum users suggested that the poster work on his other sexual skills, which don’t require his penis, he noted that even that wasn’t always a valid option.
The man explained, “It’s not that easy for me. Most women in my experience were disappointed after seeing my size.
It’s not just during encounters with potential sexual partners that he felt uncomfortable about the issues, he added.
“I mean, growing up I always avoided the boys’ locker rooms and the pool and the beaches because of my height,” he explained.
“Later dating and sex also became a battle that was usually awkward and embarrassing as a result. I have been laughed at and made fun of over the years because of it.
“Many embarrassing moments in my life are hell once or twice at work because of how the seat of my uniform work pants look on me. When I use the toilet I avoid urinals, just wait for a stall.
“Sometimes I sat down to take a pee just because it’s not messy compared to trying to aim because it’s small.”
According to the anonymous man, he discovered he had a micropenis when he was only five or six
Revealing how he found out he had the condition, he wrote, “The last thing I could remember was when I was 5 or 6 when my parents and medical provider talked about it. I think my parents just thought it would grow on its own over time. Of course, it’s never grown about the same size since then.’
Speaking further about how he felt about it when he was young, he added, “I mean, I kind of vaguely remember when I was six years old, as a final reminder of my parents talking about it like a doctor.”
“Growing up I didn’t really bring it up, not at all, I just dealt with it. Around the end of high school and the beginning of high school I realize it hasn’t grown since I was younger. That’s probably when I really realized the problem.’
When asked if there are any surgical options and if he would take that route, he didn’t seem optimistic.
The man wrote: ‘I mean from what I’ve heard and read yes and no. Supposedly penis enlargement surgery is a thing, but from what I’ve read it’s normally performed illegally, it’s expensive and it carries a high risk. I mean the same risk as other operations, but it’s very damaging to the part.’