A man who has a one-inch penis has opened up about his condition and how his wife reacted to it.
The size of one’s manhood can have a huge impact on self-esteem, particularly because it can cause others to mock you.
According to Medical News Today, the average size of a man’s penis in the US is 5.6 inches.
However, some men live their lives with something a bit smaller.
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In 2017, East London poet Ant Smith courageously appeared on television to challenge the pervasive myth that “size matters” when it comes to masculinity and self-worth, per the Sun.
Smith is a poet from East London who first gained public attention in 2014 after performing “Shorty,” a poem he wrote about the challenges of having a small penis.
Following his viral success, Smith was invited to share his story on prominent media platforms, including BBC Radio 1, ITV’s This Morning, and Australia’s 9MSN.
He used these appearances to normalize conversations about male body image and confidence.
Smith has a penis that measures four inches when erect, and between one and two inches when flaccid.
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Reflecting on his early experiences, Smith revealed he spent over 30 years feeling self-conscious about his body.
“Growing up, it was a considerable embarrassment to me. At about 3.5 inches, it wasn’t so small but seemed so much smaller than everyone else’s,” he shared.
He explained how insecurity affected his life, particularly during his teenage years.
“I was teased at school, and it made me so self-conscious I didn’t have sex until I was 21,” he said.
Smith also described incidents where condoms would slip off, adding to his embarrassment.
In 2017, Smith appeared on ITV’s This Morning to challenge the “size matters” narrative and help other men who may feel isolated by similar insecurities.
Speaking to hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, he said: “I’ve spent years and years thinking I’m the only one with this problem. By keeping quiet, I wasn’t really letting anyone else with the same problem realize they are never really alone.”
While candid about his insecurities, Smith stressed that his size has not limited his personal life.
“I use more than just that part of my anatomy in my relationship with my beautiful wife,” he said.
Despite his concerns, his wife appears to have no issue with it.
“My wife assured me my size made no difference,” he said.
In his quest to help others struggling with similar insecurities, Smith authored The Small Penis Bible, a self-help book filled with personal anecdotes and humor.
Discussing the book in 2020, he explained: “My main aim is to make other men feel OK about themselves.
“Now I tackle the subject with humor, but I know from my own experience just how serious an issue it can be. So many men beat themselves up about their penis size, and it affects their relationships with women.”
Later in 2017, Smith joined forces with the blood-testing company Thriva, appearing in a campaign to encourage people to monitor their health.
The campaign’s tagline read: “There’s nothing wrong with a little prick,” referring to the small prick used in home blood-testing kits.
“While playful, it’s a serious message,” Smith noted, emphasizing the importance of addressing health issues openly.
“We will all be better off if we properly monitor what’s happening inside our bodies that we perhaps can’t see in the mirror. It’s something some people are scared of addressing, even if all it takes is a small prick.”
