Scientists identify 'grower' and 'shower' penis types, find most men fall in between
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Scientists have studied the difference between penises that grow significantly when erect ('growers') and those that do not ('showers').
- The study found that most men fall somewhere between these two categories, with a significant portion belonging to neither.
- Understanding these differences is important for urologists performing penile surgeries, though size differences are considered normal and natural.
A recent study has shed light on the common fascination with penis size, distinguishing between 'growers' and 'showers.' A 'grower' is a penis that increases significantly in size upon erection, while a 'shower' shows minimal change. The research aimed to categorize men based on this phenomenon and found that most fall into a middle ground.
On average, a penis increases by 42% when transitioning from a flaccid to an erect state. The study, which involved ultrasound examinations of 225 men in both states, defined 'growers' as those whose penises increased by more than 56% and 'showers' as those with an increase of less than 31%. Interestingly, only about 24% of men were classified as 'growers' and 25% as 'showers.' The majority, over half, did not fit neatly into either category but existed somewhere between the two.
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The research, presented by Spanish urologists at a European urology congress, found no correlation between penis growth and factors such as age, weight, smoking, or existing health conditions. 'Growers' typically have a smaller flaccid size (averaging 8.79 cm) but achieve a similar erect size to 'showers,' who tend to have a larger flaccid size (averaging 11.28 cm).
While the study found no medical implications related to being a 'grower' or 'shower,' researchers emphasized the psychological impact such differences can have on men. However, the lead researcher, Dr. Manuel Alonso-Isa, highlighted the practical importance for urologists. Knowing whether a patient is a 'grower' or 'shower' can influence the surgical approach during penile operations. Ultimately, the study reinforces that variations in size are normal and natural.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.