Petite Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Hi All, I am new to this forum and am finding comfort in being able to talk about issues faced by smaller-than-average guys. One thing I’ve noticed is that a lot of guys on here (and another similar online forum) talk about how they are much less likely to put themselves out there dating because of fear of rejection. I wonder if one of the effects of this is that smaller men aren’t encountered as often, and therefore the collective sense of what is “normal” gets skewed upward. I’m gay, and notice that the only guys who share dick pics on apps like Grindr are guys with rather large penises. Similar experience in locker rooms and spas - the dicks I see all seem to be above what I thought was normal. I always assumed I was seeing a representative sample, but given how timid I am in sharing pics of myself or being naked in public, I’m realizing that probably isn’t true. I’m wondering though if that means those of us who do go out and date are perceived as relatively smaller than we actually are, which compounds the problem! Any thoughts? Edited July 18, 2021 by Petite Nillywilly, 6INCHES66, Foursquared and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiositycat888 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 yes 6INCHES66 and Nillywilly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) Yes, you have nailed it for gay, straight, and bi, I do believe. I think porn, hook-up culture, and computer dating have intensified this situation. The statistics gathered at, say, Spring Break on the beach compared to random urology patients confirm what you say. Too often, sports participation, also. The best scientific studies say, 5 to 5.5 is average, but too many people consider that small. Edited July 19, 2021 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lean Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 13 hours ago, Petite said: I always assumed I was seeing a representative sample, but given how timid I am in sharing pics of myself or being naked in public, I’m realizing that probably isn’t true. I’m wondering though if that means those of us who do go out and date are perceived as relatively smaller than we actually are, which compounds the problem! Any thoughts? I totally agree with your comments. 6INCHES66 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloStroker Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Average is just that....average.An average man wouldn't be a great NFL lineman. If your partner prefers larger than average, then average is inadequate. 6INCHES66 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2day Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Porn definitely skews the perception of what is normal/average, and no doubt means many will feel they don't measure up. Had same thoughts myself in the past. 6INCHES66, Nillywilly and Tsoren 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battuage Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Men tend to overestimate their penissize on chats and dating sites. Most of the time you have to subtract 1 inch to the size they tell you they have. So on internet almost all men have penises from 6 to 9 inches. In real life they are rather from 5 to 8 inches. So 1 inch smaller than the size they give you on internet. Edited October 22, 2021 by battuage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiositycat888 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 ya so many lie.. i wouldnt.. would hate to underwelm better to surprise being better.. or same with somthing skill extra idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenw Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Yes. I am average but do to the topic I feel most would think I am small because I feel a lot only see bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase82 Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 Bigger guys will inevitably be more confident about making their size public knowledge. I see this all the time at the gym. In the UK at the moment there is an explosion of TV programmes featuring full frontal male nudity. If these shows had aired 20 years ago then I'm sure they would have featured bigger guys because these were the only men willing to participate at the time. It's heartening to see in this new strand of programming that alot of average sized men are featured. This can only be a good thing going forward. It definitely would have helped me if I'd seen such shows as a teenager. canuck45, toadfish327 and 5cutbi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookieboy Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Jase82 said: Bigger guys will inevitably be more confident about making their size public knowledge. I think outside the naturist community this is very true. The bigger guys are more confident and more willing to show. Guys with bigger dicks get "featured" in the locker room, at a fraternity, at parties, etc. canuck45 and toadfish327 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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