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When does the penis stop growing?

IT has long been known that some body parts, such as your ears, never stop growing.

So it's understandable that there is curiosity over whether the same is true elsewhere on the body - and there are already a number of myths surrounding the penis, especially around size.

The size of a man's penis is a touchy topic
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The size of a man's penis is a touchy topicCredit: Getty - Contributor

When does the penis stop growing?

There is a time limit on when the penis stops growing.

According to the NHS, the penis has reached full size by the age of 21.

Of course, people develop at different rates and this age may not be true for everybody.

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What's the average penis size?

Years of porn and sexual culture have given rise to myths about what penis size is perceived as "sexy".

So the question of, 'How big is the average todger?' is a hot topic.

According to the NHS, the average penis size is between five and seven inches.

This is somewhere in between the diameter of grapefruit and the length of a banana.

There are of course outliers and caveats to this average.

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Can you make your penis bigger?

The penis can be made bigger, but there is no magic pill that will cause a sudden growth spurt.

A penis can be enlarged via several different methods, but some are more straightforward than others.

Can you increase your penis size with surgery?

Surgery has been the answer for many hoping to increase their penis size.

It should be noted that this an intense option to pick and isn't without danger or pain.

According to the NHS, for those wishing to increase the length of the penis, operations can be done that involve "cutting the ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone, and performing a skin graft at the base of the penis to allow for the extra length".

It is also possible to increase the girth or width of the penis through surgery.

A popular method involves injecting fat found in other areas of the body.

Can a vacuum pump increase penis size?

A penis pump is another popular method of increasing penis size.

In theory, a vacuum device draws blood towards the penis thus creating a stronger, more rigid penis.

But it only works when the penis is erect.

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Do testosterone supplements increase penis size?

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Although there are certain supplements that can deepen one's voice, increase hair growth and sex drive - there's very little evidence to suggest that taking them can increase penis size.

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