Inferiority Anxieties

Now and then persons develop anxieties about the hymen, the size of penis, the fullness or the sensitiveness of the breasts, or about some other bodily characteristics in which they may differ from others of their acquaintance and conclude therefrom that they may have difficulty in properly performing the marital act. In exceptional cases some of these conditions may possibly cause trouble, but until this has been actually established by careful examination it is foolish to make any premature assumptions. Practically, it will be found in most instances that within a rather wide range, the size of the sexual organshas relatively little to do with their effectiveness. Their sensitiveness, their functional vigor, and the intelligence with which they are used are much more important in determining success and happiness. The occasional who does not encounter difficulties of a structural nature, or some unusual disproportion in size of their organs, will usually find it possible to obtain from a skilled physician or counselor such instruction as will make possible a satisfactory adjustment.

 With all that is now known concerning such matters there is no reason why the false modesty which handicapped some of our parents should continue to afflict the present generation, and cause to be withheld from them the advantages of modern medical and psychological skill.