Men around the world spend an extraordinary amount of time thinking about penis size — whether they measure up, whether bigger is better, and whether there is any way to make things larger.
On average, penis size sits at about 3.4 inches when flaccid and 5.5 inches when erect. Yet a 2015 study published in the British Journal of Urology International found that only 55% of men were satisfied with their size.
For men who have sex with men, the question may carry its own particular weight.
So, does size really matter?
That was the question recently put to users on the Reddit forum r/askgaybros, where one person asked plainly: “Does size matter for gays?”
The answers were mixed, ranging from blunt honesty to personal preference, with many making it clear that attraction is about far more than just what someone is packing.
One user admitted: “I’d like to say it didn’t, but I’d be lying. A larger penis gets my attention. That said, it is really a package deal for me. Also important are personality, a cute face and a nice physique.”
Another offered a shorter, sharper take: “It helps but not if the person is an even bigger d***.”
Some responses were less definitive.
“Depends on the gay,” one person wrote.
Another was more sceptical about the whole conversation, saying: “Yes, and anyone who says it doesn’t matter is probably lying to reassure the other person.”
Others pushed back against the idea that size should be treated as a deciding factor at all.
“No it doesn’t, depends on how the person looks and personality,” one user said.
Another added: “I prefer smaller guys. I’m a bottom and I just find the smaller ones easier to handle.”
One commenter, who said they worked as an escort, argued that length was not the most important factor anyway.
“What really matters is the girth of the meat, rather than the length,” they wrote. “An average length with extra thickness will make you scream.”
If the Reddit replies prove anything, it is that there is no universal answer. Preferences vary, chemistry matters, and what one person loves, another might avoid completely.
So yes, the debate continues — and by the sound of it, it is not going away any time soon.
