This was echoed by ACS-certified sex educator Elle Chase, author of Curvy Girl Sex, who said, “Men fear ridicule and judgment too.
These feelings can also affect confidence, which can affect the ability to get a fuller erection.” The result? This tension can get in a guy’s head, and result in, according to Thomas, “a lack of desire for a variety of positions, or a desire for sticking to what already works, especially for penetrative sex. He also observed that if a guy’s stomach is in the way of him seeing his penis pre-insertion, he might be less sure of himself. “Men who focus on their own size can get hung up on some of the extra fat surrounding their penis since it makes it look smaller or like it won't reach an area sufficiently,” said Thomas. Yes, worrying about penis size can impact your sex life right off the bat, before you’re even in the bedroom. If you’re a bigger guy, certain sexual positions may be more challenging for you-but don’t fear, because you can have comfortable and hot sex no matter your size, or your partner’s.īefore we get to those positions, though, let’s talk about body image, which affects men as well as women.ĭylan Thomas, co-host of podcast Life on the Swingset, said in an interview that one of the most prevalent issues for bigger guys is penis perception.