Erect penis too firm to straighten

Hi guys,

I have a slight curve to the left when erect and have a general question -
I have heard people saying that when measuring BPEL you should straighten the curve (To measure the penis and not air as somebody put it).
However, there is no way I can straighten my penis when erect - it is too hard and would snap before it bent (or so it feels). I’m not bothered about this and can still get a good measurement, but I was just wondering whether this is common? I have always been that way - It seems most people’s units are a lot more flexible than mine!? Mine when fully erect actually feels like a bone with skin on - no flesh (just how it FEELS). I wonder if this will also mess up my chances of growth with jelqing?

I, too, have a moderate curve to the left. From what I understand, it shouldn’t effect your potential for jelqing gains. As for measuring, you could try using something pliable, like a measuring tape, as opposed to a ruler. That would allow you to follow the curve of your dick. Come to think of it, I took my starting measurement using a ruler without taking the curve into account. I guess I’m a little longer than I had thought. Thanks!

If I measure from the side I get nearly 9”.

Even though I still have a slight curve I have always measured from the top to be fair to myself and to be consistent.

Take a piece of string and hold it to the side of your penis.

So that the end you’re holding is easier to hold and give you an accurate measurement, you can take a marker and place a mark a couple inches up from that end.

Use your finger to hold that point at the base.

Lay/stretch the string along the side of your penis.

Using your hand that isn’t at the base, pinch the string at the top.

Take your marker, and mark that top spot you are pinching.

Lay the string out straight over a ruler and measure from mark to mark.