Use a rigid ruler or measuring tape
Measure when the penis is fully erect
Place the ruler on the top side of the penis
Press the ruler gently into the pubic bone at the base
Measure from the pubic bone to the tip of the glans
Do not include the foreskin beyond the tip
Keep the penis straight, not curved
Measure in a private, comfortable setting
For girth, wrap a flexible measuring tape around the thickest part of the shaft
Record the measurement in inches or centimeters
