Whether 3.5 inches is considered "small" depends on the context.
For adult men, when considering stretched penile length, 3.5 inches is close to, but slightly below, the threshold that doctors consider to be micropenis. According to research, a stretched penile length of less than 3.66 inches (9.3 cm) is generally considered to be micropenis. Average stretched penile length is around 5.21 inches (13.24 cm).
Therefore:
- In the context of adult penis size, 3.5 inches is considered small and approaching the clinical definition of micropenis.
It is important to note that perceived "smallness" can also be subjective and influenced by societal expectations.
