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Teasing in school locker rooms regarding penile appearance.

Siobhan E Alexander1, Douglas W Storm1, Christopher S Cooper1

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

The Journal of Urology
|October 5, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Teasing about penile appearance in locker rooms is common, with 10% of men reporting being teased and 47% witnessing it. Parental concerns about teasing are valid, though surgical interventions may not prevent all instances.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Parental concerns about sons being teased for penile appearance are common.
  • Existing data to support or refute this concern is lacking.
  • This study investigates the prevalence and nature of teasing related to penile appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the validity of parental concerns regarding teasing about penile appearance in young boys.
  • To determine the extent and frequency of teasing related to penile appearance among adolescent males.
  • To identify common characteristics cited in penile appearance teasing.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaires were distributed to undergraduate men.
  • Participants provided demographic information and details on middle/high school experiences.
Keywords:
adolescent behaviorcircumcisionmalepenis

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  • Questions focused on gym class, sports participation, and witnessed or experienced teasing about penile appearance in locker rooms.

    • Main Results:

    • 290 men completed the survey; 10% reported being teased about penile appearance.
    • 47% witnessed others being teased, with penile size being the most common reason.
    • Uncircumcised status or unusual appearance accounted for 33% of witnessed teasing.

    Conclusions:

    • Teasing regarding penile appearance in locker rooms is frequent.
    • Parental concerns about teasing are substantiated by these findings.
    • Surgical interventions may not address all causes of teasing related to penile appearance.