I have the world’s smallest penis —
“I have had a couple experiences of having sex and wasn’t able to get it in and everything,” Phillips. “From there I just stopped trying to date and lost interest in it.” Instagram/@whutzhisphaze
A North Carolina man who says he has the world’s smallest penis is speaking publicly about the challenges he has faced, particularly when it comes to relationships and self-acceptance. His story recently resurfaced after an interview with IGV Official went viral online.
Michael Phillips, 36, says he has lived his entire life with a medical condition known as a micropenis, a rare condition defined by the Cleveland Clinic as an atypically small penis measuring 3.67 inches or less when fully stretched. Phillips’ condition measures just under an inch.
“I’m still not sure that I’ve fully come to terms with having a micropenis,” Phillips said in the interview.
Micropenis affects about 0.6% of the global population and is typically caused by low testosterone levels during fetal development. Phillips said that as a child, he assumed he was simply developing more slowly than his peers and hoped his body would change with time. It never did.
As a result, Phillips says he has struggled with confidence, dating, and intimacy. He described the emotional toll of remaining a virgin for much of his adult life and how difficult it has been to discuss the topic openly due to embarrassment and stigma.
One experience during high school, when a girl laughed after seeing him, had a lasting impact and discouraged him from pursuing relationships for years. Phillips later attempted dating again but said physical limitations made intimacy difficult, which eventually led him to stop trying altogether.
After consulting a doctor, Phillips received an official diagnosis. While the news was difficult, he says it also brought relief.
“People assume a small penis is just a small penis,” he explained. “They don’t realize there can be a medical condition involved. More awareness is needed.”
Now, Phillips is using his experience to educate others and encourage open conversations about a condition he believes is rarely discussed in media. He hopes sharing his story will help others feel less alone.
“You can choose to be happy just being here in this world,” he said. “If you find people you trust and open up to them, you may be surprised by how understanding they can be.”
Phillips has even considered pursuing a Guinness World Record for having the smallest penis in the world, not for shock value, but to bring attention to the condition.
“If it helps raise awareness,” he said, “then I think it could be worth it.”
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