Having a small penis can be a curse for many men. Although one could argue that other physical problems, such as not growing tall enough or a receding hairline, are just as bad, there are few things that can make a man shy away from physical intimacy like a small penis. The deep emotional scarring caused by a small penis acts like a barrier preventing many men from forming any kind of friendship that involves a certain level of physical intimacy. These men are not afraid of being rejected out of hand by women; they are actually afraid of being accepted because rejection is likely to be waiting down the line. Changing in a locker room, going to the beach or a swimming pool and other such activities are all potential exposure situations which men have to avoid, no matter how much they may like to engage in them. Overall, life is not being enjoyed to the fullest.