Last Updated on 3rd November 2023 by Charlie Walsh
We’ve all heard the term grower vs shower, and studies show that you’re one or the other. But what’s the difference and does it matter?
Labels have always been how we choose to identify who we are and what we’re all about. That being said, some labels are less about personality and instead describe a specific attribute of ourselves.
In the case of grower vs shower, it’s not about the size of your penis and studies have shed light on what separates the two.
So let’s find out what makes someone a “grower” or a “shower” shall we?
Grower vs Shower: It’s Not About Which You Are
We want to stress that it doesn’t matter whether your full potential is always on display or prefers to wait until it’s showtime, being a grower or a shower simply describes what your member does while it waits backstage.
Showers are what many men want to be due to what they see in more, shall we say ‘explicit’, content and are meant to think is the more attractive type of penis to have as early as our locker room days. The flaccid state of a shower will be close to the same size as a fully erect state, specifically within 4 cm of each other.
Any growth over 4 cm from flaccid to erect means that you’re a grower. Why is 4 cm the dictating measurement? It’s to accommodate the fact that every penis sees some amount of growth during an erection, meaning the baseline starts higher across the board.
What Factors Into Being a Grower or a Shower
Everyone is built differently, and our individual makeup often traces back to our genetic roots, much like the color of our eyes inherited from our lineage or the freckles that dance across our skin after years bathing in the sun’s rays. The story is no different when it comes to the stature of our manhood and how it responds to the call of excitement, even if the final display of grandeur measures the same.
Now, onto the growers. They boast a certain elasticity in the fibers constituting the muscles and tissue of the penis. This elasticity facilitates a game of stretch and retract as erections come and go, much like a well-rehearsed dance number responding to the rhythm of arousal. On the flip side, showers don’t share this elasticity. When the curtain of night falls and the fervor of the moment subsides, a shower’s manhood might prefer to lounge lazily on the couch, while the grower’s takes a humble retreat to its cozy abode.
Age steps in as another player in this narrative. As the years roll by, the elastic fibers performing the ballet in a grower’s erectile tissue may lose some of their zest, changing the dynamics of the show. Some might find this change in script a welcome twist, while others may view it as a less thrilling plot twist.
Now, let’s wander into the realm of genetics. The genetic script handed down through generations does play a part in the tale of growers and showers. While the exact genetic verses remain somewhat shrouded in mystery, it’s acknowledged that our genes, in a duet with hormones and environmental cues, orchestrate the development and stature of our manhood. The prenatal and postnatal exposure to androgens, a group of hormones playing the lead role in male traits and reproductive activity, sets the stage for the size and growth narrative of the reproductive organs2.
The tale of being a grower or a shower might not be inked in bold genetic letters, but the whispers of our genetic code do tune the strings of this narrative, adding their notes to the symphony of factors orchestrating this aspect of male anatomy.
And if you find yourself as a grower yearning for the shower script, remember, every act of this play unfolds in its own time, contributing to the unique story each of us has to tell. And hey, if curiosity gets the better of you, perhaps during a candid family dinner, you might just venture to ask your dad which camp he falls into. Just be prepared for an encore of hearty laughter or a quick change of topic!
Which Is More Common, Growing or Showing?
It’s natural to wonder where you stand between the two distinctions and how many other men share your experience. A recent study has shed light on the scientific definition of “growers” and “showers.” According to the study, “growers” are those whose penises increase in size by more than 56% when transitioning from a flaccid to an erect state, while “showers” see an increase of less than 36%.
Interestingly, the majority of male participants didn’t fall squarely into either category; only 24% were classified as “growers” and another 25% as “showers.” About 51% did not meet the measurement criteria for either designation. The study also revealed that factors like age, weight, smoking status, or co-morbidities had no bearing on whether someone is a grower or a shower, debunking some common assumptions.
Younger demographics being growers more often than their older counterparts might not hold true as previously thought. The recent study did not find any correlations between age and being a grower or a shower. It seems that the flaccid length has no bearing on whether someone is a grower or a shower, affirming that growers and showers indeed come in all shapes and sizes!
On the topic of changes with age, testosterone plays a large role in how erect and large your penis gets when aroused and unfortunately the older we get, the less blood goes to the head we prefer to think with at times.
You Can’t Judge a Book by It’s Cover
Don’t let a small flaccid penis make you think there’s nothing more than meets the eye.
Whether you’re spotting one out in the wild or have one yourself, a grower’s penis has no problem meeting expectations and reaching the average 5-7 inches of length during an erection.
Understanding that your penis size isn’t impacted by being a grower or a shower can help overcome fixations some of us get about how we look when flaccid.
It’s all about what happens when the pole is erected and the tent can be pitched, so let your penis take its time to do the job how it needs to be done. Don’t let stage fright stop you from enjoying your time in the limelight.
Let’s recap and boil everything down to what you’ll want to tell your friends about to blow their mind or settle an argument.
Growers have more elastic fibers in their penis that “shrink” when flaccid while showers don’t which is why they are always showing what they’re packing. The older we get, the less elasticity we have and the more things tend to just hang.
Lastly, penises of all sizes can be found in the pants of growers AND showers so never jump to conclusions based on outer appearances.
