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Celebrity penises and the big penis myth: What men should know

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min read

The average erect penis length is about 13 cm, and “celebrity” size claims are usually meaningless because flaccid photos, camera angles, and nonstandard methods (vs. bone-pressed erect length) can’t reliably indicate true erect size. Here’s how to measure accurately, stop misleading comparisons, and focus on what actually improves performance and confidence (like erection quality and ...

How do you measure your penis correctly, according to a urologist

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 09, 2025 · 13 min read

Urologists measure penis length as “bone‑pressed” length—press a rigid ruler into the pubic bone on the top side and measure straight to the tip (glans)—and measure girth by wrapping a tape measure around the mid‑shaft; with this standardized method, the average erect length is about 5.1–5.5 inches and the average erect girth is about 4.8 ...

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 05, 2025 · 14 min read

Chronic psychological stress is linked to lower morning testosterone in men, largely because sustained HPA-axis cortisol output can suppress hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (GnRH/LH) signaling and reduce testicular testosterone production. Here’s how to recognize the stress–low T feedback loop and what actually helps break it. “Stress and testosterone talk to each other all day long. Short bursts of ...

Semen retention meaning and the science behind the hype

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 05, 2025 · 12 min read

Semen retention is deliberate abstinence from ejaculation, and research suggests it doesn’t produce a sustained testosterone boost—one study found a modest rise around day 7 of abstinence that drifted back toward baseline despite continued retention. Here’s what the evidence says about how “holding semen” affects hormones, mood, sex, and long‑term health. “Your body is not ...

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

If your brain never shuts up about food, it is not a character flaw. It is a brain–body signal problem that you can dial down with the right mix of habits, hormones and, when needed, medication. “When a man tells me he wakes up thinking about food and goes to bed planning his next snack, ...