Resources and information for the condition of small penis

Small penis syndrome is affecting a growing number of men from all ages and backgrounds, more than 55% of men are dissatisfied with their penis size, however only 3% have a medically recognised small penis.

Psychotherapy is important for many men with concerns about having a small penis.Whether the penis is actually small or just perceived to be small, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be useful in building confidence and counteracting negative thoughts

CBT involves exploring the typical thinking patterns experienced by the patient and ascertaining if some of these can be ascribed as automatic, protective but also unhelpful and self-defeating. Substitution of alternative generated thoughts (alone or with the input of the therapist) and/or changes in ways of responding (behaving) to such thoughts can bring about dramatic changes. Where the penis is on the lower side of normal dimensions, the man can be provided with suggestions on how to cope and accept these facts. CBT is also effective in BDD

Wherever possible, explorative work with apartner should be encouraged. Themes around self-confidence, self-esteem, anger, fear of rejection and narcissism might emerge.

Therapy in a facilitated group might help men to challenge each other and their stated anxieties more effectively than in individual therapy, although equally there might be ongoing competitiveness to havethe ‘smallest penis’ or greatest social impairment.

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