Is it misogynistic to argue that bigger penises makes a man more manly?

[closeupready]

Or it's converse, that a smaller penis makes a man LESS of a man?

Personally, I think it is.

Posting this question in light of the column written by the Colorado columnist who stated that AW owners had small penises, and were compensating for that.

[Nye Bevan]

1. Equating penis size with manliness should be just as acceptable as equating breast size

with womanliness.

i.e. not acceptable at all.

[CBGLuthier]

2. Believe it or not, everything about penises does not involve women.

I think it is more reflection upon those who would feel inferior with their lack of size than the alleged need women have for large penises. If that was your suggested drift.

[closeupready]

8. That's interesting. I'll have to think about that.

thanks.

[Fawke Em]

22. Ironically, most women don't care about the size.

It's if you know how to use it - and other things- well.

[In_The_Wind]

3. A man is who he is regardless of size.

[MynameisBlarney]

4. Not really...

But at times it can be HILARIOUS!

[IDoMath]

5. I don't know about misogyny but biology says its simply wrong.

If being "manly" means being good mating material, studies show that men have other features and attributes that women key off of for choosing mates.

[JustJoe]

6. Creative Speculation.

[NCTraveler]

7. I think they were saying...

I think they were saying that the "small penis" meme is about those with an inferiority complex. Not that they actually have a small penis. One would have to be extremely stupid to believe those with guns and Hummer drivers are really making up for their small penis. They were showing that "small penis" is a metaphor for an inferiority complex.

[closeupready]

15. Oh, okay. That's a good way of explaining it.

[seabeyond]

9. men after men discussing their anatomy. it is offensive to men, and is a bogus argument anyway.

how many threads discussing this?

[peacebird]

10. The first time I heard the " big dick car" analogy it was from my husband. I don't think he viewed

the term as misogynistic. I do think there is some truth to the compensation theory too, for flashy cars and for "macho" assault weapons.

[el_bryanto]

11. The more posts on penis size the better

I think this is a debate we need to have. Does having a small penis make one want to listen to Radiohead for example? Does having a big penis make one susceptible to the charms of Jeff Foxworthy. And what about Women - without penises how are they able to make decisions at all?

On the other hand, maybe that's an argument that woman should run things more.

Bryant

[closeupready]

17. Yes, with pictures. For scientific value only, of course.

I guess that would break the rules here, sadly.

[dogknob]

34. Radiohead...

[galileoreloaded]

12. The entire concept, fixation, and discussion reeks of misandry.

Wait until about 20-30% of men refuse to marry because there is no benefit, and lets have this discussion again.

Until then, carry on!

* Edit spelling

[snooper2]

13. people sure do want to talk about penises today

LOL

Did you know that----


The Kinsey Institute found the smallest penis to be either 1.75 inches or 1 inch erect. However, in medical literature, there have been penises recorded to not even exceed 1 cm (roughly .39 inches). This would be a condition known as a "micropenis", an unusually small penis, that can sometimes be treated with hormonal therapy.


Read more at http://www.omg-facts.com/view/Facts/28#ABXiI7HVlyQAKjy0.99

[Richardo]

14. It's misandristic

It doesn't defame women at all.

[seabeyond]

21. it is men writing the articles. men creating the OPs. and mostly men saying and defending the

right to use this language.

how is it misandry? or is it just mens preoccupation with their anatomy?

[Richardo]

26. How is it mysogyny?

It's an offensive generalization about men.

And what difference does it make that the gender of the authors is male?

A female who writes that a woman's worth is defined only by her sexual characteristics is just as mysogynistic as a man saying the same things.

[seabeyond]

27. did i SAY it was misogyny? and yes, i would identify it as self hate, for a woman. are you

giving the same to ALL the men doing this? self hate?

cause i can go there. and even argue that it is. just want to be clear that is what you are saying.

[Richardo]

37. Well, I'm not clear on what you're saying.

...as is usually the case.

Except that whatever the subject, you're going to attempt to make it about victimizing women.


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on edit: And the OP asked if it was misogynistic - that's what I was responding to.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

16. For the last time...

I was in the pool!!!!

[seabeyond]

18. lol... that is my favorite... shrinkage jerry, tell her about shrinkage. we giggled about

that last night with son and husband. son being outside running in 20 degree weather. dont remember exactly what was said. but i yell out

shrinkage jerry, tell her about shrinkage.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

40. Hey, don't laugh...

...Shrinkage is a real phenomenon.

Isn't it?...guys...?

[seabeyond]

41. sure it is. and happens to all men. and is a physical reaction, ergo NOTHING

to be ashamed of. or embarrassed. that is what is so fun about that little clip. it was not going after the size = masculinity.

[sinkingfeeling]

19. You'd have to change the definition of 'misogynistic' in either case since it's

currently: "Of or characterized by a hatred of women."

[closeupready]

24. The context is important. That is,

typically, charge of 'small penis' are made in an attempt to diminish someone on a personal level.

I suppose one can argue that it is not misogynistic, but rather misandritic. Most here won't probably get what that means, so it's sometimes more convenient just to stick to commonly used language.

[Chorophyll]

30. Sometimes "commonly used language" is wrong, and therefore makes no sense. nt

[Richardo]

38. I think 'sexist' applies.

[DustyJoe]

20. hmmmmmmm

Don't know about equality in this theatre, but if men publicly equated vajayjay depth/width to how feminine a female was. I do believe they would be eviscerated by the females. Just sayin, seems like penis size is a standing joke, how many 'size matters' jokes and quips do you hear on TV ? I just don't hear female genitalia get an equal treatment for good reason. It's crude, hurtful and insensitive. Just my take.

[seabeyond]

23. this is what is disgusting me on this. seems to just open the door to go after females. MEN are

writing the articles. MEN are starting these OPs. MEN are arguing for the right to use male anatomy as a diss.

why the fuck are MEN continually dissing the womans anatomy and blaming women?

[Richardo]

33. WOMENS' ANATOMY IS NOT UNDER DISCUSSION IN THIS THREAD

This particular discussion is about penises only. It cannot be misogynistic.

Now, if as you assert, insults about penis length somehow create a culture that also denigrates women, that's worthy of discussion. But it does not make penis insults mysogynistic. or NOT misandristic.

[seabeyond]

42. did you read the poster i replied to? no, female anatomy should NOT be discussed in this thread.

hence my point. in every one of these threads, we end up dissing the womans body.

you and i agree. leave women out of this. it has nothing to do with women. almost ALL about men. who is writing about it, talking about it, starting OPs about it.

[galileoreloaded]

45. These big vagina ladies are getting away with murder. NT

[kdmorris]

25. How could it be misogynistic???

the root of that word is "gyn" - "woman"


mi·sog·y·nis·tic (m-sj-nstk) also mi·sog·y·nous (-sj-ns)
adj.
Of or characterized by a hatred of women.

How the hell do you hate women by arguing that a bigger penis makes a man more manly?

Perhaps you meant "sexist"?

[seabeyond]

28. Perhaps you meant "sexist"? nt

[Chorophyll]

29. Misogyny = hatred of women. Specifically.

So whatever we think of penises and manliness, misogyny has nothing to do with anything.

[galileoreloaded]

46. Except that it is the opposite of misandry. Misandry = hatred of men.

So whatever we think of vaginas, misandry has nothing to do with anything.

Makes as much sense to you I'm sure as your statement means to me.

[slackmaster]

31. No, it's just juvenile.

[ZombieHorde]

32. Personally, I think the concept of "manliness" is sexist. nt

[ismnotwasm]

47. Word.

[unblock]

35. i think the more appropriate term would be "misandristic"

[obamanut2012]

36. Why does that have ANYTHING to do with women?

How is that misogynistic?

That's a guy thing.

[Voice for Peace]

39. why did i even click on this thread?

much less read all the comments?

[closeupready]

43. lol yeah it turned into a kind of circus

sideshow instead of a prod ctive discussion

O well.

[99Forever]

44. Considering how few people are ...

.. privy to that particular bit of information about most men, it's an exercise is foolishness to even tackle that subject to me.

Now, if you were to ask if I think those guys that spend an inordinate amount of time, energy, and resources focusing on weapons intended for killing and wounding other human beings, have some very big issues regarding their masculinity? My answer would be a resounding yes. They actually remind me of petulant children throwing tantrums because they might have to put down their favorite toy.

[sibelian]

48. Hmmmmm.

Proooooooobably not.