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The micropenis is a rare condition in which a boy is born with a penis less than 2.5 standard deviations (SD) below the average age or sexual development stage and affects 1 in every 200 boys. In these cases, the testicles are considered to be normal in size and the penis also functions normally, but only its size is different.
Although it does not cause any kind of health problem, the micropenis is usually a situation that causes a lot of anxiety in the boy, especially during adolescence and adulthood, and it may be necessary to follow up with a psychologist.
Still, in many cases, the man manages to have a satisfactory sex life and, therefore, does not need any kind of medical treatment. However, in cases of infertility or embarrassment, some hormone treatments or surgery are available to try to increase the size of the penis, in addition to being followed up with a multidisciplinary team with an endocrinologist, psychologist and urologist.
Because it happens
Although genetic mutations may be the source of the micropenis, most cases are due to a marked decrease in testosterone production during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Testosterone is the most important hormone for boys' sexual development and, therefore, when it is lacking, the penis cannot develop properly, becoming smaller than normal.
Treatment options
One of the first options for the treatment of micropenis is to make injections with testosterone, especially when testosterone levels are lowered in the body. This type of treatment can be started as early as childhood or adolescence, and some boys may even be able to obtain a penis of a size considered normal.
However, when the treatment is unsuccessful, the doctor may advise supplementation with another type of growth hormone.
When treatment is sought only during adulthood, the use of testosterone and hormones may not have the expected results and, therefore, reconstructive surgery and penis enlargement, for example, may be advised.
In addition, there are also exercises and vacuum pumps that promise to increase the size of the penis, however, the result is usually not as expected, having little impact on the visual aspect of the penis. Find out more about the ways that there are to increase the penis.
How to improve intimate contact
Intimate contact with the micropenis can bring the same amount of pleasure as the relationship with a penis of a size considered normal. For this, the man must also focus his attention on other forms of pleasure such as oral sex and the use of hands or sex toys, for example.
Some of the best sexual positions to enhance pleasure in these cases are:
- Conchinha: in this position the penetration is made with the other person lying on the side with the legs closed and slightly bent, as in the fetal position. This position helps to create more friction during penetration which can increase the pleasure. In addition, man's hands are free to stimulate other parts of the body;
- 4 supports: this position allows the penis to penetrate deeper, optimizing its size;
- Another person sitting on top: this position, as well as that of 4 supports, also helps to make the penetration deeper.
In addition, it is very important to talk to the partner, or the partner, before the relationship, so that both can feel comfortable and seek solutions that help in obtaining mutual pleasure.