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Dr Christian:
I would say that by far, penises are the most popular topic of debate on this site. Loads of you are leaving comments, asking questions—‘am I normal?’ Truth is, working out an average is very very difficult, because there is such huge variation, from really really small to really really big. And in fact, all of it is normal. If you’re worrying, don’t.
Another very common question is when will you be fully developed, when have you done your growing? Well, I would say that’s usually about six years or so after puberty—but your penis size can keep on growing, into your 20s and even into your 30s.
Another really, really common question that I’m getting a lot of is about bendy willies. ‘Is it normal for my penis to bend to one side or the other?’ Well, the answer’s yes and no. If it has always been bent, then yes, that’s absolutely normal and in fact it’s quite unusual to get a perfectly straight penis. If, however, your penis has always been fairly straight and it’s started to bend, then that could be a sign of an underlying condition like Peyronie’s disease or an underlying infection that’s causing scarring.
It seems many of you are worrying about spots on your penis, and let’s try and sort this out for you now. Some people do have small rows of spots around the head or the glans of their penis. These are usually called pearly penile papules, and often completely normal. You can also have small whitish or reddish spots, looking a little bit like tiny whiteheads or even cysts, in the skin of the penis, along the shaft and on the scrotum. These are called Fordyce spots, and also those are completely normal. Teenagers tend to have quite a lot and they can be quite prominent, because they have oily skin secreting things. As you get older, they tend to settle down a bit. Anything else, and any new spots, really ought to be checked out by your GP or your sexual health doctor.
Some of you are worrying about tight foreskins, and actually it’s quite common to have a slightly tight foreskin. But I would say you should really be able to able to pull it back comfortably over the head of your penis, because this’ll mean you’re able to clean it properly. If you can’t, it may need to be gently stretched out, either by you with a little bit of lubricant, or talk to a doctor. Because if it’s very tight, you may need to have a circumcision.
Circumcision is a subject that seems to have got a lot of you worried. Some of you have been, and if you have been, obviously there’s not a lot you can do about it now. But it’s not a problem, many many many men are, and no, it doesn’t affect your sex life in any way. The only thing I would say is that in order to masturbate or have penetrative sex, you may need to use some lubricant.
Doctor Responses: Penis
Dr Christian answers your most frequently asked questions about the penis such as: What is the average size? What are the spots around your penis? Is it normal for the penis to bend?
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Hi recently i've found that tiny brown spots, 4 of them, that are only 1mm wide has suddenly appeared on the shaft of my penis. I am uncircumsized. They are completely flat, almost as if they're beneath the skin, and do not hurt or itch. They are round but not completely. Please, can tell me what they are and if they need to be checked out? Thank You.
There are 2 tiny red spots underneath my foreskin... These spots do not itch burn or hurt in any way... They are just there... Just to mention that I had fully protected sex twice in past 1 year with prostitutes... I never had sex in my life before... I am 27 yrs old...So I am bit worried.. Are these spots any cause of concern... These spots do not hurt even if I touch them and I dont feel anything different on touching them... The feeling is same on touching any other area underneath my foreskin .. Just to mention these spots are not any bump or pimple... they are just spots
im 15 and i have a 6.2" penis, is tht okay?
I'm 18 years old and my penis has a downward bend and I'm kinda worried about how a girl will react when she sees my penis. I've had sex before (2 years ago) and no complaints or a strange reaction from the girl, but I think my penis is more bent now than it was for 2-3 years ago. Not sure if I should just leave it or correct the penis by an operation or this device called SizeGenetics, if it works.
I have had yellow semen for ages and have twinges of pain in my testicles. I also think I have pearly white papules on the base of my penis what should i do? I also cannot roll my foreskin the whole way back when erect, any suggestions on circumcision?
Hi I am 23 years old. Over the last year I have developed really bad dark circles under my eyes, it almost looks like my eyes are starting to sink. I always always feel tired. Every day o get told I look ill and enemic. I'm finding this so hard as I used to be a part time model. And now don't have the confidance to look my girlfriend in the eye. Or even the mirrow. It would be nice to feel confidant just to have my picture taken again. My main concern is the tiredness an finding it hard to stay awake through out the day. It doesn't matter how much sleep or how little I get I'm always tired. My eyes are having a big impact on my life too as I tend not to go out whilst it's light. Only for work. I have Bern to make dr's an they are no help. Can I have some advise or guidance please. I have had blood tests done and eveything came back ok. Just look and feel like death all the time. Can't rember the last time I felt good, happy or full of energy. Thanks.
im 26 and have really dark circles round my eyes people think im some sort of drug addict but i know im not iv had blood tests done and the doc says every thing is fine they dont know what causes this to happen it gets me down when people just assume that ur a druggie what is the causes of dark circles any 1 know???? i really want them to go away..HELP ME PLEASE!!!!
name is cosimo from edinburgh had my penis curcumcised in kenys 9years ago since then i have marcks all around , like small holes . plus in the last week or so i have been very ich . please help me thankyou for your time cosimos
hi im 15 and when i masterbate i can just see the head of my penis and it really hurts if a try to pull it back while erect but when im flacid i can what should i do ? im to scard to go to the doctors about it and im worryed about what my gf will think :(
Hi, The outer part and my ear canal is always white. Thats white stuff coming our, not wet, but dry just like the stuff that comes from every normal ear. I have seen my GP, all they say is dry canal, but is uncomfortable, as when it dry. All the outer part becomes dry and white. Thank you.
i'm 28, were would be the best place to get a circumsion do??
