When it comes to guns, does "size" matter?

Some people in the US think that owning a gun might be a way for men who are unhappy with their penis size to compensate. They ask, "Are you compensating for something with that gun?"

A new study in 2024 looked into this idea. Using data from the 2023 Masculinity, Sexual Health, and Politics survey, the researchers wanted to see if men who are unhappy with their penis size are more likely to own guns.

The study found that men who are unhappy with their penis size are actually less likely to own guns. This was true for all types of guns and was especially weak among men over 60.

There was no difference in gun ownership between men who tried to enlarge their penis and those who did not. This goes against the idea that smaller penis size means more gun ownership.

The researchers suggest that men with higher testosterone might be more likely to own guns. They also think that cultural views on masculinity and age might affect this.

Overall, the study shows that gun ownership is influenced by many factors, not just a way to make up for being unhappy with penis size.

For further details, refer to the full study here.