Average erect penis is in the region of 15 cm (or 6 inches) with a standard deviation of roughly 2cm (or less than 1 inch). Still, most men harbor desires of a longer penis under the belief that the longer it is the better it is for their partner. That, however, is a myth and the earlier it is broken the better it is. The female vagina is about 4 inches but has adequate elasticity to receive much bigger organs that that. The length of the male penis makes little or no difference at all to women to enjoy sexual intercourse, unless it is not less than 4 inches. The difference in size of the penis depends largely upon genetic but certain other factors such as culture, diet, exposure to pollution also play an important role. While arriving at the average erect penis measurement the other thing that is taken into account is the curve or a bend in the penis.

Much depends upon whether an erected penis is straight or curved or bent. Bent penis is a condition that may be genetic or due to a disease caused by formation of scar tissue or plaque in the internal penile tissue. The condition is known as Peyronie’s disease causes a curvature in the penis and can be painful till the time the plaque is healing. Even after the scar tissue is healed, pain is still experienced when erection takes place. Peyronie’s disease is treatable and there are some options that can be considered. Natural treatments involve a penile exercise program. Medication, however, has limited success in correcting a bent penis. The third and the preferred treatment option is surgery.

The girth of the penis is more important than the erect penis size. Peyronie’s disease has an adverse effect on both. Depending upon the location of the scar tissue and the extent to which it hardens penile tissue the erect penis may bend downwards. Segmental induration may even produce an hour glass shape. Penile surgery produces positive results and help in correcting the curvature much better than other treatments.

Erect penises generally point straight forward with a slight curve that is not noticeable. The curve due to prevalence of Peyronie’s disease is however prominent and noticeable. It not only makes sexual intercourse painful but may even inhibit sexual function. A bent penis is a source of great anxiety and can cause stress between you and your partner. If you have Peyronie’s disease you need to consult your doctor.

Surgery can help in having an average erect penis (not necessarily by stretching the penis). You may have to forego sex for about six weeks after surgery due to the dressing that has to remain there but you will be discharged on the same day. It may shorten penis size a bit. Having an average erect penis without a curve is any time better than a longer penis that inhibits sexual pleasure.