Men have been noticing an increase in their penis size, with many attributing this change to Ozempic. But is this assumption accurate?
The average penis size in the UK increased by 1.46 inches from 2022 to 2024, going from 5.17 inches to 5.63 inches. This change has led to curiosity about the possible reasons behind this growth.
A recent study indicated that the UK ranks eighth globally for significant penis size increase over two years. This rise may be linked to the growing use of Ozempic among men.
Why might this be the case?
Ozempic is believed to be contributing to this phenomenon through its drug properties, leading to what some now call the ‘Ozempic penis,’ though ‘Ozemd*ck’ might be a more descriptive term.
Users on Reddit and those self-reporting their sizes claim that Ozempic has played a role in their penis enlargement.
One individual noted: “I recently measured myself down there and noticed I gained about 1 inch. Now I think people will say it was because of the fat loss, however, at the time I measured myself before 4 years ago was thinner. I also bone pressed during measurement before and also this time. Has anyone else noticed this change in themselves?”
However, not everyone is convinced by these claims.
One commenter stated: “FUPA is a thing. Fat Upper Pubic Area. When you lose weight, the shaft of the penis protrudes more. It’s just anatomy!”
Another added: “It’s the weight loss around the pubic area. It just looks bigger (which doesn’t suck) and probably works better.”
While some users believe the enlarged size is real, many skeptics online argue that it’s merely the result of weight loss making the penis appear larger.
Experts also suggest that Ozempic, a drug for type two diabetes, might be creating this illusion of increased size.
Dr. Richard Viney, speaking to Diabetes.co.uk, explained: “Men’s penises shorten as they get older due to increasing body fat and increasing prostate size drawing the penis back into the body.
“It is theoretically possible new drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat diabetes and obesity respectively and can cause people to lose weight, could also be a factor. As men lose weight, their penises appear larger.”
Ozempic, along with drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, targets controlling blood sugar levels and insulin needs for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
Nonetheless, Ozempic’s appetite suppressant properties have led some to use it for weight loss, with around one in eight Americans reportedly trying GLP-1 drugs.
Despite these outcomes, Ozempic is not officially sanctioned as a weight loss treatment, as the FDA has not evaluated it for such purposes.
Numerous side effects have been reported, such as ‘Ozempic face’ and ‘Ozempic butt,’ where individuals claim their faces appear sunken and their bottoms look flat and sagging.
The drug works by suppressing appetite through the brain.
YouTuber @ZackDFilms highlighted some unpleasant effects of Ozempic once it enters the system.
In his video, he mentions: “Once Ozempic is in your bloodstream, it activates the part of the brain that makes you feel full, reducing your appetite.”
As a result, Ozempic helps stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing cravings. However, it also slows stomach emptying, which prolongs the feeling of fullness, possibly leading to nausea and diarrhea.