Thailand’s first survey of penis sizes
Country’s first survey of penis sizes launched as part campaign for safe sex
penis Size does count
The disposable paper measurement tape used to measure the width of penis. The scale given at 49-52-53-54-56 millimetres, is based on a standard of penis width of Thai men. Please note an instruction: “Please measure during erection” and “Pull the tape”
BANGKOK: — Men’s instinctive concern over their penis size will soon be discussed more openly – or even boasted about – with the news that an official penis measuring device is being introduced to Thailand. About to be launched under the Public Health Ministry’s “Condom for All” campaign, a disposable paper measuring tape will tell guys which size condom will give them the best comfort and protection.
Measuring tape
The tape records widths of between 49 and 56 millimetres – covering the “Thai penis size standard”, said Dr Somyos Kittimankhong of the Department of Disease Control’s (DDC) anti Aids division. He did not mention how men with smaller or larger sized members could take part in his department’s upcoming survey of Thai penis size.
Spike in HIV infections
The campaign was launched in response a spike in the number of gay men and sex workers contracting HIV. A Bt200 million budget has been approved for a countrywide drive to give away free condoms to gay men and males and females aged 15 – 25, with a special focus on ensuring that people wear the right size protection.
Creating condoms that fit
“Larger size condoms can slip off or deaden the pleasure during sex, while smaller ones will cause discomfort to wearers. These factors dissuade people from using condoms – which encourages the spread of HIV/Aids,” said Somyos.
“Making good-fitting condoms available will be useful in dealing with the re-emerging HIV/Aids problem as well as promoting the widespread practice of safe sex in Thailand,” he said.
The DDC’s statistics showed that HIV infection rates among gay men going for testing were 17 per cent in 2003, 28 per cent in 2005 and 32 per cent in 2007, a rise that has prompted warnings of a second wave of HIV/Aids infection. The campaign is aimed at cutting infection rates in half by 2011.
Once approved, more than 7,000 tambon administrations will be asked to participate in promoting the practice of safe sex and in distributing the free condoms.
