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A man who has a ‘micro-penis’ has revealed the condition does come with some advantages and it's not what you'd expect.
An estimated 1.5 in every 10,000 newborns in the US are born with a micro-penis, with the condition affecting around 0.6 percent of the world's population, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
It's an extremely rare health condition that can affect sexual relationships, though one British couple, Jake Timms and his girlfriend, Penny, recently said his erect 2.8 inches doesn't disappoint.
Now, another 31-year-old man says he feels 'blessed' to have a 'truly severe micro-penis', revealing on Reddit that his manhood comes in at just over an inch when erect.
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Explaining his history, he said he was diagnosed with a pre-birth defect and does not have any other condition or syndrome.
While phalloplasty is possible to increase his size, which would include making an artificial shaft from donor skin from his arm, the man said it's a 'big procedure' that is 'advised against in more than one country'.
"I've been advised against it as it's complex and risky to reconnect nerves. Having a tiny penis is one thing. Not having feeling another," he explained.
Since the self-described virgin invited others to ask him anything about the condition, the unnamed man also said he benefits from 'some advantages'.
The first is that he has never had a UTI - a urinary tract infection which can be painful and affect the kidneys and/or bladder.
The Mayo Clinic says symptoms include a 'strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away' and a 'burning feeling' when passing urine. Urine can also appear cloudy, red, bright pink or cola-colored, and/or give off a bad odor.
Serious health problems can arise from it if the UTI spreads to the kidneys.
So, that's definitely a win.
However, he said the biggest benefit comes from being able to dodge embarrassing encounters.
"When I was younger I often had erections when getting nervous," he explained. "So when you have a micropenis at least no one sees you have a boner when presenting in front of the class."
Others, like in Jake and Penny's experience, say men with a micro-penis can easily overcome any potential challenges in the bedroom by thinking outside of the box.
Another user on Reddit says his lifelong buddy from childhood has a micro-penis but has 'triumphed' over his 'quirk of anatomy'.
"He invests a lot in his appearance, works out, tailored clothes. He’s fine AF," they explained. "He learned a lot about pleasure. Dated women, had some bad experiences, cheating, humiliation. He takes his oral and toy games seriously.
"Years later, his wife eats out of his palm. He punches FAR above average in the bedroom because he's humble and resourceful AF."
Another weighed in on the situation, explaining how they had to end their relationship with a less-endowed partner - and not because of the size but because he 'made it a personality flaw'.
"He had hands, toys would've worked too, if he wasn't so insecure it could've worked out. A good attitude works wonders in this situation," they said.
And many agree, as Jake put to The Sun: "It’s not the size that matters, but what you do with it."
