Man claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s help
Michael Phillips, a 38-year-old man from South Carolina, claims to have the world's smallest penis and has raised nearly $13,000 on GoFundMe for an enhancement procedure. Phillips has booked a procedure to increase his penis's girth, which he hopes will alleviate some of the difficulties associated with his condition, known as micropenis. He has become an advocate for those with micropenis, speaking out against body shaming and raising awareness about the condition.
- ▪Michael Phillips has raised nearly $13,000 on GoFundMe for a penis enhancement procedure.
- ▪A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon has offered to perform the procedure for free, but Phillips has booked a procedure at a facility closer to home.
- ▪Phillips' condition, micropenis, is defined as a stretched penile length of less than 2.67in (6.8cm).
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Michael Phillips on the set of This Morning in London on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMichael Phillips on the set of This Morning in London on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockSouth CarolinaMan claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s helpMichael Phillips says he suffers from micropenis – but he’s now fundraised enough to increase his member’s girthRamon Antonio VargasSun 5 Jul 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 5 Jul 2026 07.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA US man who has staked the uncontested claim of having the smallest penis in the world says he has booked a procedure to enhance his member at least somewhat after soliciting the online public’s financial support…
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