Penis Size / Question
Published: April 23, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I'm a 13-year-old male and have a six-inch erect penis. Is that to long for my age. Also, my testes are at a normal size, but one hangs 2 centimeters lower than the other.
Signed: 13 YO - 6 Inch Penis & Testicle Hangs Lower
Dear 13 YO - 6 Inch Penis & Testicle Hangs Lower,
It can be normal for your left testicle to hang lower than your right testicle. TeenHealthFX has a great answer to any testicle question you may have. Check out One Testicle's Bigger. This answer gives you all the information on what is normal and what is not normal for testicular health. It also gives you information on testicular self-exam - a very important part of men's health. If you find after doing a testicular self exam that something is not right or you feel uncomfortable still with your testicles, discuss it with your doctor. If you do not have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.6475.
TeenHealthFX's most frequently asked question from its' male users is "Is My Penis Size Normal?" Your penis size is not to long for your age. Most penises of fully mature adult males are between four and eight inches when erect. For a teenager whose body is still growing, the average erect penis size is between 2 - 5 inches. This is an average, some males will be larger and some males will be smaller, and this will depend on the person's stage of physical development. Please check out TeenHealthFX's other responses to questions like yours for more information: Penis Size, 3-Inch Penis, Can I Make It Bigger?, Average Testes Size, Afraid Penis Is Too Small For Sex and When Does The Penis Grow In Thickness?.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to write back to AskFX or search our website for more information.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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