The age-group difference in psychological motivations for penile girth enhancement surgery in Chinese men: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Abstract Introduction Penile girth enhancement (PGE) surgery has seen a global rise, with motivations shifting from purely medical indications to psychological and socio-cultural drivers. Data from Chinese populations, particularly concerning the psychological profiles and age-group differences among men seeking PGE, remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the psychological and cultural mechanisms driving the demand for PGE in Chinese men, with a focus on age-group differences. Methods A single-center, cross-sectional study was conducted on 136 men presenting for consultation regarding PGE at the Department of Urology of a major teaching hospital in Hefei. Participants were divided into 2 age-based groups: Young (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
Genital Health and Disease
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Sexual Medicine
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- qfag061–qfag061
- Publication date
- 2 July 2026
- Language
- EN