Men’s Penis: Hard, Long, or Thick — Which Ranks First? Urologist: Women Have a Clear Consensus

Many men worry about the length of their penis. Urologist Dr. Shi Guan-wei points out that 95% of men already have a size that is “sufficient for use.” When it comes to practicality, among the three factors — hardness, length, and girth — “women have a clear consensus: hardness is definitely number one.”

Dr. Shi recently shared a video on Facebook addressing the online claim that Korean men tend to have smaller penises. He explained that size has nothing to do with nationality. In reality, 95% of men fall within a size range that is functionally adequate. From a practical standpoint, hardness, girth, and length — “women all agree that hardness comes first.”

Medically, a micropenis is defined as an erect length of less than 7 cm. As long as the erect length reaches 7 cm, it is already enough to reach the cervix during intercourse. However, hardness remains the core factor. Without sufficient hardness to support it, greater length or girth cannot meet the functional needs of sex.

For men who feel dissatisfied with their size, Dr. Shi suggests two ways to improve the visual appearance:

1. Circumcision — exposing the glans can make the penis look larger.
2. Weight loss — reducing the fat pad around the base can reveal the portion of the penis that was previously buried under the skin, making it appear longer.

Even though these methods can improve appearance, Dr. Shi emphasizes that the most important thing is self-acceptance. If the psychological distress is hard to overcome, he recommends seeking help from a professional doctor. Most men are already “sufficient for use.” He encourages focusing on practicality first and avoiding excessive anxiety, approaching one’s body with a healthy mindset.