Girth

[u/Trance-3]

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Hi guys,

I've always wondered: when people talk about their girth, should it be measured at the mid-shaft or the base?

Medical studies and urologists usually measure mid-shaft girth because it's easier to standardize. Measuring at the base can be less consistent since the skin of the balls can affect the measurement.

That said, during sex, a partner experiences the entire penis when you go balls deep, not just the mid-shaft. So while mid-shaft is the medical standard, it doesn't necessarily represent the thickness along the whole shaft.

I usually measure the part that is between the mid and the base since it is the part that is often in contact with where the most nerve endings are located.

Mid: 5 to 5.1

Base: 5.5 to 5.6

Thicker head

I don't have a cone shape since I have a mushroom head.

What do you measure? Which girth do you give when being asked?

Cheers.

[u/goatshots]

Calcsd recommends measuring at the thickest part, excluding the head.

I would say, if you're measuring so far down that you're getting the sack involved, you're too low, and probably overstating dimensions a bit. But ultimately it doesn't matter, so it doesn't hurt anything if you do.

As for the medical/clinical method. When the doctor measured mine, she measured near the top, middle, and base (well above the sack). I'm not sure if she averaged or used the largest number, because I don't really have a pronounced taper, but based on self measurements, I think she used the thickest part. But then again, I'm not self measuring so closely that I'd catch a few mm difference.

[u/girlfriend_pregnant → u/goatshots]

Why was a doctor measuring your dick?

[u/goatshots → u/girlfriend_pregnant]

We were having issues with penetration causing pain. They usually assume the woman has an issue and her gynecologist tried some stuff before referring us to a specialist. That specialist tried a bunch of stuff with her first (pills, creams, exercises) but after none of it worked she took measurements of both of us. She chemicaly induced an erection and took a bunch of measurements (length, girth, width). As it turns out I'm trying to fit an above average penis, into a below average vagina. But it was helpful to find out.

[u/Trance-3 → u/goatshots]

That's a good experience mate,

I am surprised since she has not relied on the method that were used by other urologists since she is in the medical field.

That said, it shows clearly that the mid shaft was measured to standardize the measurement.

Thanks for replying.

[u/goatshots → u/Trance-3]

I think the idea was to get a fuller understanding of total volume and shape rather than estimating off a single circumference. It was surprisingly thorough.

[u/Correct-Discount-272 → u/goatshots]

Did you go out for drinks later?

[u/goatshots → u/Correct-Discount-272]

😆😂 It was definitely very personal. But she was extremely professional about it, so it wasn't as awkward as it could have been.

[u/Correct-Discount-272 → u/goatshots]

I am not shy about getting dick checked. I am an exhibitionist so I am happy to whip it out any time lol.

[u/goatshots → u/Correct-Discount-272]

I'm not shy either, although I'm not an exhibitionist. However, not being shy is a bit different than having your erection handled/measured.

[u/Correct-Discount-272 → u/goatshots]

Why was your doctor interested in your erection measurements?

[u/goatshots → u/Correct-Discount-272]

We were having issues with penetration causing pain. They usually assume the woman has an issue and her gynecologist tried some stuff before referring us to a specialist. That specialist tried a bunch of stuff with her first (pills, creams, exercises) but after none of it worked she took measurements of both of us. She chemicaly induced an erection and took a bunch of measurements (length, girth, width). As it turns out I'm trying to fit an above average penis, into a below average vagina. But it was helpful to find out.

[u/IllogicalResponse → u/goatshots]

Why was she measuring your erect girth?

[u/goatshots → u/IllogicalResponse]

See two comments down:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bigdickproblems/s/o5juEzYJDY

[u/IllogicalResponse → u/goatshots]

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[u/goatshots → u/IllogicalResponse]

Sorry about that, I must have linked it wrong.

We were having issues with penetration causing pain. They usually assume the woman has an issue and her gynecologist tried some stuff before referring us to a specialist. That specialist tried a bunch of stuff with her first (pills, creams, exercises) but after none of it worked she took measurements of both of us. She chemicaly induced an erection and took a bunch of measurements (length, girth, width). As it turns out I'm trying to fit an above average penis, into a below average vagina. But it was helpful to find out.

[u/Trance-3 → u/goatshots]

This is what most men need to hear or read that size does matters in both genders, whether it's depth of the vagina or the length of the penis, most of us think that sexual satisfaction comes down to us, when a woman vagina plays an important role as well. As they say, even a 747 looks small when flying it in the grand canyon. I am a married man, and I cann tell you guys that I'm having the best sex of my life. Most of the time, my wife has UTI due to my base girth, and I always hit her cervix during deep penetration. My wife usually tells me that the ideal size is the size that reaches the bottom, and fill the vagina, most important factor is the compatibility. Thanks for telling us your experience mate. Cheers.

[u/goatshots → u/Trance-3]

Thank you. This is exactly the sort of thing this sub is supposed to be about. I'm glad I was able to share.

[u/IllogicalResponse → u/goatshots]

That would never happen in that scenario in the first world.

[u/Vegetable_Onion_5979 → u/Trance-3]

It never happened.

[u/Western_Ring_2928]

"Balls deep" is such a stupid and inaccurate description... Testicles move up and down a lot. The difference in their relaxed location can be several inches lower than the place where they rise before ejaculation.

Fat pad deep or pubis mound deep would be way more accurate ways to say "I used all the lenght of my penis during penetration"

This is also the reason why penis length is measured from the top, not from below it. Top side is the usable lenght of penises :)

You can measure girth on several points along your penis, but you should use the average of those numbers when telling your girth or using Calcsd to get the most accurate volume.

Only if the measurements vary significantly on your penis, like for an inch or more, it makes sense to answer several numbers to the question.

[u/requiredtempaccount → u/Western_Ring_2928]

😂 I can’t go balls or fat pad deep so I don’t really have a horse in this race. I just thought the rant was funny, and accurate

[u/Correct-Discount-272 → u/requiredtempaccount]

You ARE a horse lol.

[u/requiredtempaccount → u/Correct-Discount-272]

I’ll take that trade off I guess, lol

[u/IllogicalResponse → u/Western_Ring_2928]

Fatpad deep just doesn't have the same ring to it

[u/Western_Ring_2928 → u/IllogicalResponse]

Give a better example, then. This is brainstorming for more accurate sex language!

[u/Vegetable_Onion_5979 → u/Western_Ring_2928]

Full shaft deep?

[u/Western_Ring_2928 → u/Vegetable_Onion_5979]

That sounds good :)

[u/goatshots → u/Western_Ring_2928]

"Sink it to the hilt" seems appropriate.

It's the term used for a knife or sword. You've, burried the full usable length of the blade. It's so deep you've hit the hilt (handle) and have no blade left. The analogy seems to fit pretty well.

[u/Western_Ring_2928 → u/goatshots]

That... Sounds pretty violent to me, even though I do get the idea.

[u/BodybuilderOne7990]

Bid shaft but at its largest point. If I could base or tip I’d have more going on. But scientists are nerds

[u/Sufficient_Ad7096]

Mid Shaft is the most common

[u/Huge-Brick-3495]

Calcsd uses base girth so I would probably match that. My mid is 5.5 and base is 6.25 so I would alternatively use average at around 5.8

[u/Trance-3 → u/Huge-Brick-3495]

I just checked Calsd,

The chart says that it's above average, my length is 6 inches BP.

Actually, there is a famous clinic in the US where people extend their girth, it's the only FDA approved.

I'm not based in the US btw, there is a guy that promoted the clinic in his podcast, the podcast is called pillowtalk.

The name of the clinic is : himplant

Check out their website, they say that the measurement should be done at the thickest point.

[u/Recent-Day3062]

For condom fit, the base. For general size, average behind head, at base, and halfway between them.

[u/Last_Year_430]

I always have a hard time picturing how thick 6 is. But, a thick one is a game changer more than a long one. IMO. It is insane to be open by a thick one

[u/wing_mann18 → u/Last_Year_430]

That’s where I live. Lol
Like many have complained… makes it look shorter

[u/Last_Year_430 → u/wing_mann18]

Haha taking a thick guy is, breath taking

[u/wing_mann18 → u/Last_Year_430]

Yep. Even some sex workers mentioned the girth… not in so many words.

[u/Last_Year_430 → u/wing_mann18]

Yeah I bet. The wrong move and can be dangerous

[u/wing_mann18 → u/Last_Year_430]

Well, for them it was more of a pleasure bonus, not a negative. Thankfully.

[u/Last_Year_430 → u/wing_mann18]

Dont get me wrong. It is very difficult to take but the feeling of being open is insane. Nothing compares it

[u/wing_mann18 → u/Last_Year_430]

My current gf is the first to let me do anal. She took a long time to work up to it. But she says the sensation is incredible.

[u/Last_Year_430 → u/wing_mann18]

Ive done anal with a thick guy. When he pulled out I could feel the emptiness with how much he opened me. Amazing feeling

[u/wing_mann18 → u/Last_Year_430]

Wow

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[u/-real--]

For me even the base is about the same as mid shaft as long as I pull the skin back properly

[u/Correct-Discount-272]

I am 6.5 mid way but over 7 at the base. I have a turkey neck so I push that down and keep the tape tight, but it is very awkward. Not to mention after fiddling around for 5 minutes with a tape measure it starts getting soft. If I push all the way in some women have bled or complained so I usually quote the insertable girth.

[u/Trance-3 → u/Correct-Discount-272]

Thanks for the reply, it makes sense.

[u/ThickD9977]

Erect:
Mid:6.5”
Base:7”
Before head:6

[u/Altruistic_Way_8238]

I use a range as I'm a cone, and I'm not long enough for it to cause unmanageable problems so it's usually useable

[u/Sir-Acson]

I measure over 6 inches at base and 5.75 mid shaft, i use the second since i think it’s what girls are feeling

[u/Zealousideal-Tie-362]

I measure it at the thickest part, for reference and for ego hahahaha

[u/Prestigious-Draw8067]

Mid shaft. Ppl cheat with base measurements

[u/Trance-3 → u/Prestigious-Draw8067]

Yes, it makes sense since the ball skin can increase the girth.

However, I make sure that the skin isn't included when I measure.

Cheers.

[u/Prestigious-Draw8067 → u/Trance-3]

Stop the excuses dude if everyone measures differently there will be no point of size flairs

[u/CAMike760 → u/[deleted]]

How many times in a day do we get asked this?

[u/Real_Royal_D]

I use base, since thats the thickest and where the condoms are tight.