Eagled-eyed readers will have noticed that, in the last two studies, women had differing penis-size preferences for one night stands and long-term partners. Women's size preferences are actually different for flings and long-term partners.
Bigger is better-but not in the long-term. However, a 2012 study found that women who frequently experienced vaginal orgasms were more likely to prefer longer penises. Scientists discovered that larger girths tend to bring the clitoris closer to the vagina during sex, which is believed to help women achieve orgasm. Size matters for the female orgasm (in some cases).Ī 2014 study presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Science in San Francisco found that girth-not length-matters for one-time partners, but not for long-term ones. Interestingly, for a one-time sexual experience, the average plastic penis the women chose was slightly larger at 6.4 inches (16.3 cm) long and 5.0 inches (12.7cm) in circumference. The average response was 6.3 inches (16cm) in length and 4.8 inches (12.2cm) around.
