Alright, let’s talk about something folks get weirdly obsessed about sometimes. Had a buddy, see, completely wound up ’cause he read some wild stuff online. Different numbers flying everywhere. Got me thinking, how do folks even get these numbers? Seemed simple, but then you hear all sorts of conflicting ways. So, I figured, why not just try it out myself, get the straight dope, you know?
Getting Started – The Tools and Setup
First thing, I realized you need the right tool. Forget those flimsy cloth tailor tapes, they stretch. And don’t even think about eyeballing it, that’s just asking for trouble. I went looking for a standard ruler, a firm plastic or wooden one. Some guys say a flexible measuring tape, like for sewing but the plastic kind, is better ’cause it can follow curves, but I started with a straight ruler. Seemed more straightforward.
Next step, well, you gotta be in the right state. We’re talking fully erect. No half-measures here, literally. Trying to measure when you’re not fully hard is pointless, gives you a totally wrong idea. So, yeah, had to get things going first. Privacy is key, obviously. Found a quiet moment, locked the door.
The Actual Process – What I Did
Okay, ruler in hand. Here’s the part people mess up:
- Where to start: You gotta place the end of the ruler right up against the pubic bone. That means pushing it in a bit, past any fat pad there. Press it firmly against the bone at the very top base of the shaft. Don’t just rest it on the skin. I pushed in until I felt the solid bone.
- Measuring the length: Then, I just laid the ruler flat along the top side of the shaft. Straight from the base to the very tip. Read the number right there. Didn’t try to bend the ruler around the curve or anything, just straight line measurement along the top.
- What about girth? That’s where the flexible tape measure comes in handy, the plastic kind. Found the thickest part of the shaft, usually somewhere around the middle. Wrapped the tape measure gently around it, not too tight, not too loose. Just snug. Read the number where the tape overlaps. Tried it in a couple spots to be sure I got the thickest part.
Things I Noticed
It wasn’t rocket science, but consistency was important. Doing it the same way each time, pressing into the pubic bone the same amount, that’s key if you’re tracking anything. Angles matter too. Measure along the top, not the bottom or side, seems to be the standard way folks talk about it.
And honestly? After doing it, it felt kinda… clinical. Like, okay, that’s a number. Doesn’t really change anything day-to-day. Seems like folks get way too hung up on this stuff, maybe ’cause of what they see online or in movies. But actually doing it, methodically, kinda demystifies it. It’s just a measurement, like height or shoe size. Anyway, that was my little experiment. Just wanted to see how it was actually done properly, cut through the noise.
