Table 2.
Motivations for Penile Augmentation by Theme (n = 36)
| Theme | Example | No. (%)a | No. (%) as sole reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve confidence | “To improve confidence” “For my self-confidence” |
17 (47) | 8 (22) |
| Change penile size/appearance | “Increase the girth of my penis a little bit” “Mainly for aesthetic purposes” |
14 (39) | 5 (14) |
| Sexual function/pleasure | “I have a want to satisfy my partner” “Better pleasure during sex” |
12 (33) | 3 (8) |
| Feelings of insecurity | “I think I’m too small and am embarrassed sometimes” “I’ve always been shy about my size and girth . . .” |
8 (22) | 0 (0.0) |
| Medical issues | “At present, I have an issue with penile retraction . . .” | 1 (3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Combination | “Feel insecure about my size during sex and am concerned about how I look when my penis is flaccid.” “Size is currency in homosexual culture. Imagine confidence gains. Curiosity. Increased satisfaction for partner.” |
17 (47) | — |
aPercentages do not sum to 100% because participants provided motivations that were coded into multiple themes.