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Penis size survey

You might wonder if we've covered old ground by having our very own penis size survey. But there seems to be so much interest in penis size, and so little reliable information, that we felt it was a useful exercise. And who knows? It might settle once and for all the age old question - just what is average penis size? So, if you're ready to find out the facts about penis size, then read on.

The survey was conducted in May and June 2003. Responders completed a questionnaire in which they were asked about their sexual orientation, penis size, penis shape and other relevant questions. The results were screened for veracity by deleting all responses which had any anomalies, incomplete answers, or multiple replies from the same ISP. Responses were only accepted from men aged 16 or over.

The instructions given to the men were as follows:

How to measure your non-erect (flaccid) penis:

Measure the length along the top surface from where your penis meets your body to the tip of the glans. Retract - roll back - your foreskin so you can see the glans if you're uncircumcised. Measure the girth around the penis with a piece of string, very carefully, at its thickest point. Then lay the string along a ruler to establish its length.

How to measure your erect penis:

Measure along the upper surface from the very tip of the glans to the place where the top surface of your erect penis meets your body. You will want to measure the length that is exposed for use, as it were, so don't push into the fatty tissue around the base of the shaft. Uncircumcised men can retract their foreskin. If your penis bends up or down, or from side to side when it's erect, lay a piece of string along the surface of the skin and measure the string with a ruler. For the circumference of your penis we require two measurements: 1 Around the biggest part of the head or glans of your penis - this will usually be the rim of the glans 2 And around the thickest part of your penis shaft. Measure both these sizes with a piece of string wrapped around your penis when your penis is at its fullest erection.

Results of the survey

General information (all averages are medians)

By racial grouping:	Whites	Blacks	Asians	Hispanic
% of the total replies coming from each of these groups	78.0	9.7	8.8	3.5
Average age of respondent	25	23	26	20
% of each racial group describing themselves as:
totally heterosexual	69.7	68.3	40.5	48.3
mostly heterosexual	16.0	14.6	25.7	24.1
bisexual	7.4	9.8	18.9	24.2
mostly gay	2.8	4.9	12.2	3.4
totally gay	4.1	2.4	2.7	0
% circumcised	64.5*	68.0	58.1	48.3
Average flaccid penis length (inches) (cm)	3.4 (8.6)	4.1 (10.4)	3.2 (8.1)	3.4 (8.6)
Average flaccid penis girth (inches) (cm)	3.9 (9.9)	4.3 (10.9)	3.9 (9.9)	3.9 (9.9)
Average erect penis length (inches) (cm)	5.9 (15.0)	6.5 (16.5)	5.4 (13.7)	5.9 (15.0)
Average erect penis girth (inches) (cm)	5.0 (12.7)	5.1 (13.0)	4.9 (12.4)	5.0 (12.7)

Circumcision rates

Though the frequency of circumcision is falling, it is still more common in the USA than Europe. Among European males, the percentage of men in the survey who reported being circumcised was only 30% compared to 64.5% of American men. This is across all age groups.

Racial differences in penis size

There's a common belief that blacks have larger penises than whites, and Asians have smaller average sizes than whites.

Well, the results of our survey demonstrate that this legend is absolutely true. As you can see from the data above, on average black men have a penis that is bigger when both flaccid and erect than white men. For these racial groups, the average penis size for black men is over half an inch longer than the average size for white men when both soft and erect. The average girth or circumference of black men's penises when soft is almost half an inch greater than that of whites, although the difference is less noticeable when they are erect.

Asians, by contrast, are half an inch smaller than whites on average when erect, though the differences between the soft penises of the two races are less marked.

Expansion on erection

The average increase in penis length on erection is from 3.4 inches to 5.9 inches - which represents an increase in volume of 180%! (It reminds me of the old joke. Q: "What's an erection?" A: "It's when your blood pressure goes all to cock!")

However, small penises increase in size proportionately much more than large penises. For example, a penis which is less than 2 inches in length when flaccid increases on average to 5.2 inches in length when erect. A penis that is 5 inches or more when flaccid increases on average by only 1.5 inches.

There is a small minority of penises which actually just get hard, and don't increase in length at all: these are usually over 6 inches when flaccid, so there aren't many of them!

For men with a very small flaccid penis

There is a significant number of men with a very small flaccid penis, sometimes so small that it is actually withdrawn into the body and all that is visible is an opening where the penis will emerge as it gets erect. Another variation of this condition is the penis which shows no penile shaft at all when soft, and only the glans is visible. I know from emails I have received that many men are very upset by having a penis like this, but whatever you may feel about this if you happen to be one of these men, the good news is that there is nothing abnormal about the condition. I have spoken to an endocrinologist who tells me that in his professional practice between 1 and 3 % of the men he sees will have a penis that fits into this category, which broadly speaking matches the data received in the penis size survey shown below.

The columns below show the same penis soft and becoming erect

The columns below show the same penis soft and becoming erect

Complete results in detail

With over 1,500 responses, these are the complete results of the survey for the white racial group respondents:

1) Flaccid (soft) penis size

Average penis length when flaccid = 3.4 inches

Average penis girth when flaccid = 3.9 inches

For the mathematically inclined, all the averages above are medians: that is, the point at which 50 % of the sample group is reached. This seems to me a good way of working out average penis size. Taking the mean as the average does not alter the conclusions of this study! The racial differences are still just as visible.

3) Thickest part of the erect penis

It's very obvious from the replies to the penis size survey that the appearance of the erect penis varies greatly between men. Some men have a bulbous glans which is far wider than the shaft when their penis is erect, while others have a small glans that sits perched on the end of their erect shaft like an acorn. The survey did not reveal any factors that correlate with this variation, such as the size of the flaccid penis or the increase in size on erection, so it appears to be just an individual variation. This is how men reported which is the thickest part of their erect penis:

On the rim of the glans - 36.1%

On the shaft near the glans - 16.6%

On the shaft lower down - 28.6%

The same diameter all the way down including the glans - 18.7%

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We Don't Always Eat What We Should

Have you ever gone into a restaurant thinking “salad” - and left full of “burger and fries”? Or maybe you stocked up on fruits and veggies at the grocery store, but forget all about them when it’s snack time. Well, psychologists at Duke University think they know why we don’t always eat the way we should. We found this on one of our favorite science websites, Eureka-lert.org:

• The researchers asked volunteers to order from a menu that contained three items: French fries, chicken nuggets, and a baked potato with butter and sour cream. Not the best set of choices, but, most of the volunteers did the right thing and avoided the least healthy item – the French fries.
• Then, they repeated the test, but this time the researchers added a salad to the menu. Here’s where it gets interesting. When they had a healthier choice, the majority of people ordered the fries!
• To double check the results, the researchers did the test again - with different food items. However, it didn’t make any difference. When there was no clear right choice, the volunteers avoided the worst foods, but a healthy option made them throw caution to the wind.

The scientists think something called vicarious goal fulfillment is behind the bad choices. That means that thinking about ordering the salad was enough to satisfy the ‘healthy’ goals the volunteers set – which allowed them to splurge and treat themselves with something they wouldn’t normally choose.

What’s this mean to you? You need to be careful about where you eat - because just seeing the grilled chicken salad at the burger place makes you more likely to order the supersize fries. Not all is lost. The researchers believe that being aware of vicarious goal fulfillment gives you an edge. So, before you go into a restaurant or decide to raid the fridge, remind yourself that you’re wired to make bad choices. That’ll stop you from just thinking about healthy food - and get you to eat it instead.

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Tour de France 2009-Stage 6

Thor Hushovd

Stage 6 winner

(born January 18, 1978 in Grimstad) is a Norwegian professional road bicycle racer, riding for Cervélo TestTeam. Hushovd is known for sprinting and time trialing. He is a former Norwegian time trial champion. He is the first Norwegian to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.

Before turning professional in 1998, Hushovd won the under-23 time trial world championship and the under-23 versions of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Tours.

Hushovd was Norwegian time trial champion in 2004 and 2005 and road race champion in 2004. In 2006, Hushovd won seven UCI ProTour races and two stages of the Tour de France. Hushovd won the prologue in Strasbourg and wore the maillot jaune after the first day despite a cut arm. He continued with stitches and regained the maillot jaune after stage 2 with a third place finish. As the Tour started with Hushovd, it ended with his winning the last stage, beating Robbie McEwen in a sprint. In the 2006 Vuelta a España he won stage 6, wore the golden jersey for three stages and won the points classification.

At the 2008 Tour de France, Hushovd won stage two in a bunched sprint finish.

In 2009, Hushovd rides for the Cervélo TestTeam. He took one of the team's first victories of the season by winning Stage 3 of the Tour of California.

2009 Tour de France General Classification After Stage 6: 1. Fabian Cancellara Team Saxo Bank in 19:29:22

2. Lance Armstrong Astana in 19:29:22

3. Alberto Contador Astana in 19:29:41 at 00:19

4. Andréas KlÖden Astana in 19:29:45 at 00:23

5. Levi Leipheimer Astana in 19:29:53 at 00:31

6. Bradley Wiggins Garmin – Slipstream in 19:30:00 at 00:38

7. Tony Martin Team Columbia – Htc in 19:30:14 at 00:52

8. Christian Vande Velde Garmin – Slipstream in 19:30:38 at 01:16

9. Gustav Larsson Team Saxo Bank in 19:30:44 at 01:22

10. Maxime Monfort Team Columbia – Htc in 19:30:51 at 01:29

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Tour de France 2009-Stage 5

Thomas Voeckler

Stage 5 winner

(born June 22, 1979 in Schiltigheim, France) has been a professional road bicycle racer since 2001. He rides for Bbox Bouygues Telecom, formerly known as Bouygues Télécom Brioches la Boulangère and Bonjour. He comes from the Alsace region but later moved to Martinique, where he was nicknamed "petit blanc" due to his small stature and pale complexion. He is considered by many to be France's sweetheart (le chouchou) because of his young looks and his habit of sticking out his tongue in races.

In 2003, Voeckler captured two stages and the overall title in the Tour de Luxembourg.

In 2004 suddenly came to international prominence in the world of cycling. After seizing the French championship, the lightly regarded Voeckler entered the 2004 Tour de France. After escaping with five other riders during the fifth stage, Voeckler gained significant time against the peloton, and earned the maillot jaune. Remarkably, he defended his jersey for ten days, even on stages not well suited to his strengths. With the maillot jaune on his shoulders, and intense media attention all around him, Voeckler only rode stronger. He survived the dreaded Pyreneean climbs, seconds ahead of the eventual winner, Lance Armstrong. Voeckler finally surrendered the jersey to Armstrong on stage 15 in the French Alps. Voeckler then also lost the white jersey (le maillot blanc, held by the best rider under 25) to Vladimir Karpets. But by then Voeckler was already a national hero.

The 2005 season was busy as Voeckler rode many races, including some not considered a fit for his style of riding. His only win 05 came in stage 3 of the Four Days of Dunkirk.

In 2006 he won a fifth stage in Vuelta al País Vasco. At the Dauphiné Libéré, Voeckler finished second on Stage 1. He also won the 2006 Paris-Bourges. In 2007 garnered a stunning win at the Grand-Prix de Plouay Ouest-France, in which he beat the favorites with a late breakaway. For 2008, Voeckler's early season was highlighted with an overall win at the Circuit de la Sarthe. In 2009, he gained his first stage win in a Tour de France. Voeckler went for victory with about 5km to go, having been part of a breakaway group for most of the race.

Stage 5 Overall Standings

Rank	Dossard	Name	Country	Team	Time	Gap
1	033	Fabian CANCELLARA		SAX	15h07'49''	00''
2	022	Lance ARMSTRONG		AST	15h07'49''	00''
3	021	Alberto CONTADOR		AST	15h08'08''	19''
4	023	Andréas KLÖDEN		AST	15h08'12''	23''
5	024	Levi LEIPHEIMER		AST	15h08'20''	31''

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Here are the Tour de France standing after Stage 4, which took place on July 7:

Rank No. Name Nation Team Time Time Behind Leader

1 033 CANCELLARA, Fabian SUI SAX 10:38:07 00:00:00

2 022 ARMSTRONG, Lance USA AST 10:38:07 00:00:00

3 021 CONTADOR, Alberto ESP AST 10:38:26 00:00:19

4 023 KLÖDEN, Andréas GER AST 10:38:30 00:00:23

5 024 LEIPHEIMER, Levi USA AST 10:38:38 00:00:31

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People Who Have Lost Weight May Still Experience "Phantom Fat"

Reaching your goal weight makes most people feel great, but according to MSNBC, some people have a hard time shedding their “fat” self-image. Take Kelly Lynn Hicks. She’s gone from a size 24 to a tiny size 4 - but she still worries she won’t fit into chairs. When she goes shopping, she’s afraid she’s so wide that she’ll bump into a shelf and break something. That happened a few years ago when she was overweight. She accidentally knocked over and broke a figurine and had to pay $60 for it. Every morning when she looks in the mirror, she sees her former, heavier self. According to Hicks, her brain says, “Yep, still fat.”

Joshua Hrabosky is a psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital who counsels obese people undergoing bariatric surgery. He refers to this phenomenon as “phantom fat.” It’s like the concept of a phantom limb, in which people who’ve lost an arm or leg feel like it’s still there - even causing them pain or itching. People who were formerly overweight often carry an internal “fat” image with them after they lose weight. They literally feel as if they’re still in a large body. There are several reasons some people experience “phantom fat.”

For some, their brain hasn’t “caught up” with the new, leaner body. This is usually the case for people who were obese for many years and then experienced rapid weight loss. Another contributing factor - especially for yo-yo dieters - is the fear of regaining the weight. Some people don’t allow themselves to get used to their new, slimmer size, because they worry it won’t last. Hrabosky says people who undergo major weight loss are more preoccupied with appearance than someone who was never overweight. Some people adjust naturally and quickly to the weight loss, but for others – it takes time. So if you’ve recently lost weight and you still feel fat, don’t be surprised - it’s normal. However, if you experience significant distress, sadness or depression – that’s when it’s time to call your doctor and get help.

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what to do when your battery dies

The most common way to deal with a dead battery is by jump-starting it. All you need to jump-start a car is a set of jumper cables and another car (the "rescue" car) with a functional battery. Keep in mind that you should never try to jump-start a car if its battery is cracked and is visibly leaking acid. Jump-starting a car involves a number of steps: Step 1: Park the "rescue" car and the car with the dead battery nose-to-nose, or side-by-side facing the same direction. Connect one end of the positive cables to the positive terminal on the "rescue" car's battery, and the other end to the positive terminal on the dead battery. (Note that the positive cable is usually red; the negative cable is black.) Step 2: Connect one end of the negative cable to the negative terminal on the "rescue" car's battery, and the other end to a non-moving, grounded part of the dead car's engine bay -- we recommend the engine manifold, as it is generally unpainted and a good location for the clamp. Step 3: Start the "rescue" car and allow it to run for a few minutes (5 minutes or so); doing so will allow its battery to recharge the dead battery. Step 4: With the rescue car running, attempt to start the car with the dead battery; if the car doesn't start, repeat step 3. If the car with the dead battery starts, allow its engine to run for at least five full minutes so that the alternator can recharge the battery. Disconnect the jumper cables from both cars in the reverse order in which you connected them. Make sure that you don't let any of the cables' extremities touch, as it may create a spark. Massively important safety note: Never connect both negative and positive cables at the same time while you are holding them. Unless you'd like the entire voltage of the car coursing through your body, don't do it. Also, refrain from touching the negative and positive knobs with your hands/fingers/extremities. We know it's tempting, but you don't want to be an auto kebab.

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The Need to Save Money Is Motivating More People to Haggle

We’ve talked before about how the economic downturn has revived our “inner haggler.” Basically, the need to save money these days has motivated more people to try negotiating a lower price - everywhere they go. According to Consumer Reports, new evidence shows that all this haggling is actually working! In fact, a new survey found that 90% of people who’ve tried to get a better deal in recent months actually got one. We’re not just talking about people buying big-ticket items – like cars, furniture or high-end electronics. More people are discovering they can haggle for less obvious things – like appliances, medical bills, or even their cable bill. In fact, experts say it’s a good idea for everyone to re-evaluate their basic monthly services – including credit cards, utilities, cable and cell phone plans. There’s a pretty good chance you can find a new service, or a more competitive rate, that wasn’t available when you first signed up. So call each company and say something like this: “I’m a good customer, and I see that you’re offering a better cell phone plan than I have. What can you do for me?” In most cases, operators are now authorized to offer you a lower rate, or free incentives, to help keep you as a customer.

Unfortunately, many people feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about trying to negotiate a better deal. They convince themselves that they’re somehow not good enough to haggle – or they don’t deserve a price break. These days most businesses expect you to haggle, and those who do try it often save hundreds of dollars. The key is to do a little research before you buy. Check prices online, so you’ll recognize a good deal when you see it. That’ll give you something to start bargaining with. If a salesperson won’t budge on the price, try haggling for other things – like free installation, or a longer warranty.

Still, the bottom line to haggling is simple: If you don’t at least ask, then you’re never going to get a bargain.

Tour de France 2009

Tour de France Stage 2 Winner

Mark Cavendish

(born in Douglas, Isle of Man, 21 May 1985 ) is a Manx and British racing cyclist who rides for UCI ProTeam Team Columbia-HTC. Originally a track cyclist in the madison, points race, and scratch race, he has also competed on the road since 2006. He is a double Madison World Champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist on the track. As a road cyclist, he has risen to prominence as a sprinter. He achieved eleven wins in his first professional season, equalling the record held by Alessandro Petacchi. In the 2008 Tour de France he won four stages, an unprecedented achievement for a British cyclist and he has since been described as the fastest sprinter in the world. He continued his wins in 2009 by taking the Spring classic, Milan-Sanremo. Cavendish started racing informally at 12, as a mountain-bike rider. He lives in Manchester and Tuscany, Italy.

General Classification standings after Stage 2:

1. Fabian Cancellara (SUI) Team Saxo Bank, 4:49:34

2. Alberto Contador (ESP) Astana, 4:49:52

3. Bradley Wiggins (GBR) Garmin-Slipstream, 4:49:53

4. Andreas Kloden (GER) Astana, 4:49:56

5. Cadel Evans (AUS) Silence-Lotto, 4:49:57