Masters and Johnson's Findings on Penis Size and Sexual Pleasure
Masters and Johnson's research provided widely referenced data on the average size of a flaccid (3 inches) and erect (6 inches) penis. A key conclusion from their work was the refutation of the long-held belief that a larger erect penis necessarily provides greater sexual pleasure to a partner.
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