Michael Phillips, a 38-year-old from South Carolina, has opened up about the challenges he faces living with what may be the world’s smallest penis, in a society often focused on size and sexual prowess.
He recently discussed how his condition, known as micropenis, has impacted his life. Phillips’ genital size is remarkably 93 percent smaller than the average, which is approximately 5.5 inches.
He has tried various methods in hope of improving his situation, including undergoing fat injections. Unfortunately, these efforts have been unsuccessful, leaving him with a penis size of only 0.38 inches.
During an appearance on ITV’s This Morning, Phillips detailed the struggles he has faced, stating: “I was probably in high school, and dealing with girlfriends and stuff like that, I thought I was a late bloomer, maybe one day it would be normal size. But it never happened.”
Phillips revealed that his condition requires him to sit while urinating and has been a topic he avoids with his adoptive family. “I kept it to myself, when I was in my teens and twenties, I was always single even though I had friends,” he explained.
“They wondered why I wasn’t dating and I didn’t want to go through that.”
Fearing ridicule, Phillips has kept his secret hidden, which has hindered his ability to find a partner who appreciates him beyond physical attributes.
“I can’t go out and have a one night stand but it also affects my ability to use a restroom, my confidence,” he shared. “Even sitting down can be tricky with the clean up and everything. I’ve tried everything possible. You can be upfront, you can try to talk to somebody, sometimes you don’t say nothing at all.”
Phillips only recently received a formal diagnosis, after consulting a doctor about how his condition was affecting his interactions and relationships.
In an interview with the Sun, he recounted: “I went to the doctor about four or five months ago with concerns over my penis size. I was informed there is a condition called a micropenis.
“I was referred to a urologist. I was always aware it had been small, but wasn’t aware there was a condition for it. The main reason I went to the doctor was because my penis is actually too small to have sex at all.”
Phillips became conscious of his unusually small size in high school when a girl laughed after seeing his genitals. This experience contributed to his decision to abstain from dating.
He added: “I have had a couple experiences of having sex and wasn’t able to get it in and everything. From there I just stopped trying to date and lost interest in it.”
Despite consulting medical experts about surgical solutions, Phillips has been told his size would still fall within the micropenis range even after surgery.
“I wanted to see if there was anything that could be done to make it bigger,” he said. “There are some surgeries, but they would only be able to add about an inch, inch-and-a-half.”
Given the minimal potential gain from surgery, Phillips is uncertain about pursuing it. He aims to inspire confidence and self-acceptance in others facing similar challenges by sharing his story.