Shrinking dick

Hiya. Apologies if this seems like a ridiculous question, but it's something that has been on my mind. I'm hitting middle age now, I have never been overweight, always super thin. However the inevitable happens, and whilst still not particularly chubby, there's a bit of middle age spread going on here and there. Working from home, and a very relaxed lifestyle probably doesn't help either.
Sitting in the bath the last few times, I have also notice the old chipolata seems to shrink and be reclusive a lot more these days. Hard to explain, but normally for instance in really cold conditions, naturally it shrinks loads! But I have noticed this happening even under warm conditions. Another thing I have noticed is that after cumming, my hard on fades pretty much instantaneously, it used to be a lot more gradual.
I certainly don't have a huge dick, but it's always felt reasonably chunky, and I have never had any complaints.

Couple of pictures attached.

Am I just being silly, or anyone think I have anything to be concerned about?

Cheers,

Wantitnowxx

Like a lot of things, time changes all.

you gotta work out

Its just like any other muscle, if you don't exercise it regularly , it will shrink!

Just kidding, I know the penis is not a muscle but seriously, the more you use it the better it will be.

I'd be willing to bet that your sexual activity isn't as frequent as it used to be either!

All I can say, when you have ANY concerns such as this - visit a doctor. A good urologist. There's nothing good that anyone could tell you here, on the forum. Even if a doctor actually reads your post - without at least examining you it'd be really hard to tell.
So yeah. Visit a doctor.

My Solution

I am age 81, with ED. My solution to the problem may be of interest to you:


This vacuum pump and cock ring works a treat for me, actually a godsend. Yes, it takes some getting used to, but the investment in practice is totally worth it. Of course, as they say on the internet, YMMV.

The size issue is not uncommon.

In some cases, the cock is actually the same size it's always been, but your belly is now bigger - so, your cock looks smaller by comparison. Have you measured your cock to see if that's the case?

In other cases, your cock may actually be smaller. Are you taking any medications? Some have sexual side effects.

If your cock actually is smaller and you aren't on any medications, then I would certainly check with a urologist - as the blood flow to that region may be compromised.

Good luck.

Wantitnowxx said:

Sitting in the bath the last few times, I have also notice the old chipolata seems to shrink and be reclusive a lot more these days. Hard to explain, but normally for instance in really cold conditions, naturally it shrinks loads! But I have noticed this happening even under warm conditions.

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Like whistler said, it may be that you're getting that little roll of fat over your pubis that makes your penis look smaller. I started getting that in middle age. When I measured myself erect, though, and pushed the ruler to the pubic bone, the measurement was the same as it was when I was younger (a boringly average six inches).

A lot of men find that as they age, they become "growers" rather than "showers." Their erect size doesn't change, but their flaccid size shrinks.

Another thing I have noticed is that after cumming, my hard on fades pretty much instantaneously, it used to be a lot more gradual.

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I've noticed that myself. I usually warn my partner about it, and make sure that she gets her orgasm before I do. I haven't resorted to the little blue pills yet, but it's looking more and more possible.

ED meds have side effects, mostly bad. One very nice side effect of Cialis is I feel "full" throughout the day. My cock has heft, even when flaccid. It's like an old friend returning from a long trip.

You just wanted an excuse to post some dick pics!

I'm 69 and mine is exactly the same size it has been since I was 16 or 17... when it's hard. Flaccid all depends on the temperature. The colder it is the shorter it gets. The warmer it gets the longer he droops. But once aroused, he perks up and grows to his normal size.

No, I'm not going to post any dick pics.

I think mine has become a bit thicker. Not much girth has gone from 5 1/2 to almost 6. Length depends on my state of arousal. Never more than 6 1/4.

Zeb_Carter said:

You just wanted an excuse to post some dick pics!

I'm 69 and mine is exactly the same size it has been since I was 16 or 17... when it's hard. Flaccid all depends on the temperature. The colder it is the shorter it gets. The warmer it gets the longer he droops. But once aroused, he perks up and grows to his normal size.

No, I'm not going to post any dick pics.

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No I didn't It was a genuine question, thought the pics may have helped.

Thank you to everyone who has commented, very much appreciated.

OK, everybody, it's time to stop getting the OP's hopes up. Truth hurts, but it's always best.

Wantitnowxx - Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but yeah, your wedding tackle is indeed shrinking. The average man, starting with the onset of progressive andropause, has about a 1% drop in his testosterone level every year. By the time you hit 85, you'll have about the same amount of go-juice as when you were just six years old.

With that loss, men's willies shrink. At 75, according to the Kinseys, the average male penis has shrunk to the size of a middle finger. It gets worse - the reason so many men over 80 need Depends is because they cannot find the damned thing when it's time to pee.

Older women would have more sympathy if not for the fact that they're fighting their own last-stand battles to avoid looking like birthday cakes left out overnight in a particularly hard rainstorm.

So enjoy it while you can still find it. Again, sorry to be the only one to be honest with you.

TarnishedPenny said:

OK, everybody, it's time to stop getting the OP's hopes up. Truth hurts, but it's always best.

Wantitnowxx - Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but yeah, your wedding tackle is indeed shrinking. The average man, starting with the onset of progressive andropause, has about a 1% drop in his testosterone level every year. By the time you hit 85, you'll have about the same amount of go-juice as when you were just six years old.

With that loss, men's willies shrink. At 75, according to the Kinseys, the average male penis has shrunk to the size of a middle finger. It gets worse - the reason so many men over 80 need Depends is because they cannot find the damned thing when it's time to pee.

Older women would have more sympathy if not for the fact that they're fighting their own last-stand battles to avoid looking like birthday cakes left out overnight in a particularly hard rainstorm.

So enjoy it while you can still find it. Again, sorry to be the only one to be honest with you.

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My cardiologist just had my testosterone level checked. He said for my age it's on the high side for a 40 year old. Like I said I'm 69.

TarnishedPenny said:

Older women would have more sympathy if not for the fact that they're fighting their own last-stand battles to avoid looking like birthday cakes left out overnight in a particularly hard rainstorm.

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And it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Wantitnowxx said:

Hiya. Apologies if this seems like a ridiculous question, but it's something that has been on my mind. I'm hitting middle age now, I have never been overweight, always super thin. However the inevitable happens, and whilst still not particularly chubby, there's a bit of middle age spread going on here and there. Working from home, and a very relaxed lifestyle probably doesn't help either.
Sitting in the bath the last few times, I have also notice the old chipolata seems to shrink and be reclusive a lot more these days. Hard to explain, but normally for instance in really cold conditions, naturally it shrinks loads! But I have noticed this happening even under warm conditions. Another thing I have noticed is that after cumming, my hard on fades pretty much instantaneously, it used to be a lot more gradual.
I certainly don't have a huge dick, but it's always felt reasonably chunky, and I have never had any complaints.

Couple of pictures attached.

Am I just being silly, or anyone think I have anything to be concerned about?

Cheers,

Wantitnowxx

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it's true. here's what sexhealthmatters has to say:

Men might notice that their penis starts to look different:

It might change color. Good blood flow to the penis is important for genital health. But with age, atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries – becomes more common. When this happens, the blood supply decreases and the tip of the penis becomes lighter in color.
It might look smaller. Some older men worry that their penis is shrinking, but this can be an optical illusion. If a man has gained abdominal weight, the extra fat can hide part of the shaft, making the penis look shorter than it actually is.
It might actually become smaller. Sometimes, the penis does actually shorten, due to reduced blood flow and testosterone levels. A buildup of scar tissue can also contribute to the problem. This “shrinkage” could be as much as an inch over time. Keep in mind that the change is gradual and that for many partners, penis size is not important.
It might start to curve. Peyronie’s disease, a condition marked by a distinct bend in the penis, becomes more likely with age. In some cases, the curve becomes so great that intercourse is impossible. Men in this situation should see their urologist for treatment.
Testicles may become smaller. Over time, the size of a man’s testicles may decrease by as much as a third.
Pubic hair may diminish. As testosterone levels decrease, so might the amount of a man’s pubic hair.


personal experience bears all of the above out. heart disease, repeated bacterial infections and a general decline in interest have all played a part.

As we get older a lot of things loose their youthful vigor. How your tool responds depends on blood flow. High blood pressure meds are erection killers.
I agree with the comment on the vacuum device. It gets me bigger and harder than it was in my youth.
Relax and enjoy.

was it bigger before.....

As i reached 60 a miles stone, i became concerned just as you are, but the old todger is still the same length, but i feel has grown in girth. Yes it also seems to have extremes of growth, weather, the cold can affect it to the point where on a couple of occasions i thought id lost it, fell off somewhere.

I now know its all quite normal, ages does affect your body, fat in place that wernt there before, moobs, sagging buttocks, but old todger still performs and rise at the right time and place.

I id try recently, some herbal, erection tabs, that are supposed to increase erection time, from a well know UK online supplier - first experience wasnt a hard on that was any larger, but i id notice that it felt that i was packing a much longer and larger todger, that i thought a friendly balck stud had left in my plants by mistake. Nice feeling for a couple of days but the erection effect was rubbish - Il be trying again in a few days time when the mrs - is in the right kind of mood.

Sorry if i went off piste a little , thought id share the enlarged or not todger story with you all

dannyboy1958 said:

As i reached 60 a miles stone, i became concerned just as you are, but the old todger is still the same length, but i feel has grown in girth. Yes it also seems to have extremes of growth, weather, the cold can affect it to the point where on a couple of occasions i thought id lost it, fell off somewhere.

I now know its all quite normal, ages does affect your body, fat in place that wernt there before, moobs, sagging buttocks, but old todger still performs and rise at the right time and place.

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You forgot to mention balls, that are trying to look eye to eye with your kneecaps....and getting closer to being there!

wtf...........

hpycpl said:

Its just like any other muscle, if you don't exercise it regularly , it will shrink!

Just kidding, I know the penis is not a muscle but seriously, the more you use it the better it will be.

I'd be willing to bet that your sexual activity isn't as frequent as it used to be either!

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Talk about activity or possibly less of it being a reason for shrinkage, I doubt it.

Zeb_Carter said:

You just wanted an excuse to post some dick pics!

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Yeah, this.

I am not a medical professional so this is just my opinion.
Lately I, too, feel like mine is shrinking.
I have always been a little of the heavy side.
Something that I find is happening is that area at the base of the penis is getting more fat in it therefore pushing the skin out toward the end of the penis causing it to appear smaller.

Um, am 66 and mine seems to have become larger........
No wait, I got new spectacles.

Just kiddin

Perhaps shrinking dick is not as much a problem in old age as shrinking brain. Then again, I've been told more than once over the years that my brain is in my dick.