| Name: | Why Are Penises in Older Paintings So Small Compared to Today? |
| Authors: | Felton, James |
| Published Date: | 7 Mar. 2023 |
| Indexed Date: | 7 Apr. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.iflscience.com/why-are-penises-in-older-paintings-so-small-compared-to-today-67850 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Felton, James. “Why Are Penises in Older Paintings So Small Compared to Today?.” IFLScience, 7 Mar. 2023, https://www.iflscience.com/why-are-penises-in-older-paintings-so-small-compared-to-today-67850 |
Summary
A study examined the depiction of human penis size in paintings over seven centuries, finding that the size portrayed has increased significantly, especially in the 20th century. The researchers measured the penis-to-ear/nose ratio in paintings and suggested that the widespread use of the internet, exposure to media, and pornography may have influenced the perception of ideal penis size.