Bob Merski in Erie, PA has a dark secret

Author: Bob Merski

  • Bob Merski encourages “Cock Talk” with young boys

    Bob Merski encourages “Cock Talk” with young boys

    At 11:06 am on January 17, 2011 Bob Merski wrote “If it [penis enlargement] is being told to your child through your own insecurity then it is wrong to push it on them. I don’t think it should be forced. As long as the general knowledge is there with the benefits he’ll make his own decision. If they don’t want to do it, fine. I just feel that exposing them to the knowledge that it exists, their old man does it, and it works is a good thing. My dad got me into lifting at 13 and I’ve been doing it since (though sometimes inconsistently). He didn’t tell me I was scrawny and needed to lift. He just introduced it to me and asked if I wanted to lift with him and my uncle. While I certainly don’t think fathers and sons should PE [penis enlargement] together, I don’t think introducing PE to him in this way would be traumatic. A little awkward, maybe, but any initial “cock talk” usually is.

    Bob was 35 years old when he wrote this, was teaching in Erie’s Public School district, and at the time was also running for Erie City Council.

  • Bob Merski is Glad he told his Dad about Penis Enlargement

    Bob Merski is Glad he told his Dad about Penis Enlargement

    At 10:25 am on May 2, 2010, after someone asked him if it was awkward when he told his father, former Erie County Sheriff Robert Gary Merski, about his penis enlargement hobby, Bob Merski wrote “It was awkward at first, but I was close to getting busted so many times that I just thought its a good thing, so why not let those closest to you in on it. Plus, my dad married a woman 10 years younger than him. It was like ripping off a band aid. It was awkward telling him, but then it was done. What it did was make PE less weird and more normal.

    Bob Merski was 34 years old at the time, and working as a teacher.

  • Bob Merski Busted At Age 28 Doing Penis Enlargement Exercises At His Parent’s Home

    Bob Merski Busted At Age 28 Doing Penis Enlargement Exercises At His Parent’s Home

    In 2003, while living in his parent’s home, 28-year old teacher Bob Merski was busted by his then 22-year old younger brother, Greg Merski, for conducting penis enlargement stretching exercises.

    Bob, who is now a PA State State Representative, has been an active leader in local and online penis enlargement groups such as “The Matters of Size Brotherhood Lounge” Facebook group where he posted under his real name, and under the MattersOfSize.com and ThundersPlace.org web forums under the username “higherone.” Bob also gave a 2007 testimonial under this username, but also gave the fictitious name “Gary,” which happens to be his father’s middle name.

    In most of State Rep. Merski’s online posts, dating from 2003 to 2025, Bob obsessed over his dream of father-son penis enlargement, and frequently advocated that it was appropriate for 12 and 13 year old boys, or “based on maturity.”

    At 4:01 pm on May 1, 2010, Bob explained in a post why he eventually told his father, former Erie County Sheriff Robert G. Merski, about how he was doing penis exercises, that “at the time I was living at home. That was part of the reason I did it. The other part was I was excited that I made gains and though if you can’t trust your family then who can you trust?”

    At 10:25 am on May 2, 2010, Bob further reflected in that same thread “I was close to getting busted so many times.”

    In a 2007 testimonial, Bob Merski further detailed the events in 2003, explaining that his brother, Greg Merski, caught him performing penis exercises, and that he had no choice but to “spill the beans” to his brother and father—and it just happened that there was an article on penis enlargement in that month’s Musclemag magazine. Bob went on to say he was “…no longer ashamed anymore. To me, performing penis exercises is like working out for your body, only for your dick. I feel good when I lift weights and run, and I feel good when I exercise my penis. It’s not so much about getting bigger anymore for me. I feel like I’m big now. It’s about improving myself in every way that I can—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Penis exercising is just one little facet on my road of self improvement.”

    In his posts, Bob admits he and his father didn’t have a “close” relationship, and often expressed what a big deal it was to him that his dad divorced his mom and went on to marry a woman who was 10-years younger. Bob figured his dad could benefit from penis enlargement exercises because of the age difference, but his father wanted nothing to do with it.

    Bob is now married to local attorney, Emily Mosco Merski, and they now have a son who is just under 12-years old. Bob has been under investigation by law enforcement agencies since January, 2025, for his conduct involving an underage boy he met at a local event.

  • Bob Merski says some 13-year old boys are more mature than some 17 year olds

    Bob Merski says some 13-year old boys are more mature than some 17 year olds

    Bob Merski wrote the following posts on the online penis enlargement (PE) forum “ThundersPlace.org”:

    1. At 6:33 pm on December 31, 2010, Bob Merski wrote “I think a father telling his son about PE has a totally different dynamic than a brother telling a younger brother. My relationship with my dad is much different than my relationship with my brothers. It’s a maturity level thing too, not just age. There are some 13 year olds more mature than some 17 year olds. This definitely isn’t a one size fits all conversation. Kimish brings up the point that he wants what’s best for his son, and the approach my dad would take with me would be a LOT different than the approach my brothers would take with me.”
    2. At 11:14 am on December 21, 2010, in response to another user who said “12 years old is too young to even hint at PE,” Bob Merski argued in reply “I believe it’s all in the approach. With the internet kids these days are exposed to a lot more than we think at age 12. In the United States kids get the “changes” talk in school at that age. And from experience I can tell you I was masturbation at age 12. 🙂 A light routine, with an emphasis on penis health, not size, shouldn’t make him obsessed. He’ll probably want to masturbate more than he does PE. By 15/16 I think the boy is old enough to know that PE is also about size.”
    3. At 5:48 pm on January 7, 2011, in response to someone who said “…Can you imagine what 5-6 years of PE along with natural growth would give him by the time he is 17-18” Bob Merski agreed and wrote in reply “Good point about girls dealing with changes in puberty and, if presented properly, a boy going through male changes could be introduced to PE with minimal impact, and comparing PE to sports/over-exercising when discussing it with your son. Good analogy to help him get the point that it has to be done in moderation. I can only imagine what 5-6 years of PE along with natural growth could do for your son.”
    4. At 8:58 pm on January 10, 2011, Bob Merski wrote “Interesting post, wad. I think that’s a real possibility for your son to get a huge head (no pun intended) from doing PE. I think that guys who do let their sons in on PE have a responsibility to also raise their sons to not be too cocky. You should want to raise your son that way regardless if you let your son in on PE or not. To me, it’s not so much that you want your son to do PE as much as it is letting them know you do it, it works, and it’s out there. Why would they ask you in NPE was possible if they don’t even know it exists? If they choose to do PE after letting them know it’s out there and it works is their choice. I love the last line where you called your sons whores! hahahaha That’s hilarious! Glad they’re getting their fair share of pussy!”
    5. At 12:36 pm on January 16, 2011, Bob Merski wrote “WestLA, your son doesn’t come to you expressing any issue with puberty either, but you talk to you son about that. Why? Because you want your son to know the facts. In the 70’s, dads gave the “the birds and bees talk”. In the 80’s and 90’s, dads added safe sex and condoms to the talk. In the 2000’s guys that know about PE can add that to the talk. It’s a sign of the times. Kids usually don’t come to their dads with problems and issues, for many reasons. But usually they just don’t. If your son doesn’t bring up an issue with safe sex, should you as a dad just not talk about it? Of course not. It’s up to the father to be a father to their son, and I’m not talking just PE. It’s definitely not for everyone, but for some guys on here they choose that for their sons. What their son does with that information is up to him.”
    6. At 2:20 pm on January 16, 2011, Bob Merski wrote “I wouldn’t talk to my son about penis enlargement surgery. Knowing my son is already touching himself to masturbate I would let him know with a slight change in what he’s already doing he can improve himself. What he does with that information is his choice. (Bob was speaking figuratively here, his son was born a few years later, and is now around 11 years old)
    7. At 1:43 am on January 20, 2011, after a user said that teaching penis enlargement to a young teen is abuse, Bob Merski argued back that “Guys have posted on this thread already that they’ve let their 13 year old son in on PE, and to associate that in any way to the child abuse of a pedophile is not where this thread needs to go. Everyone that’s on the forum is an adult and the fathers that posted want what they feel is best for their son, be that let them in on PE or not. People do what they do for their own reasons, not ours, and we have to respect how they want to raise their son, not judge them for it.”
    8. At 4:48 pm on March 29, 2011, in response to another post, Bob Merski wrote “in response to another post “”I understand people who say 12 is too young to start PE. I feel it’s more a maturity thing than an age thing. You have to know your son and what he’s mature enough to handle.
    9. At 6:35 pm on May 3, 2011, Bob Merski wrote “Good for you Mr. Schlong! The door is open now. The next time you get a chance to speak with your son alone, you can let him in on PE. Sounds like he was interested in learning more about it after your wife chimed in.”

    Bob Merski was a teacher around the age of 34-35 years old, and would soon run for Erie City Council. He is now a state representative with a young son around the age of 11. Is his son safe? How much does his wife, Emily Merski, know and condone?

  • State Rep. Merski Obsesses with Father-Son Penis Enlargement

    State Rep. Merski Obsesses with Father-Son Penis Enlargement

    Since 2003, State Rep. Robert E. Merski (PA-2) has been posting obsessively online about father-son penis enlargement (PE).

    On the MattersOfSize.com penis enlargement forum, Rep. Merski (who was elected to the state legislature in 2018) made the following posts:

    1. On February 1, 2017, Bob Merski wrote “My brothers and dad know. They don’t do PE though.” on the “Family PE…….literally!” thread.
    2. On January 14, 2018, Bob Merski wrote “Great advice!” under the “Fathers and Sons” thread.
    3. On January 16, 2018, Bob Merski wrote “Been lurking but not posting much. Hope all is well!” under the “Fathers and Sons” thread.
    4. On December 5, 2018, Bob Merski wrote “With Matters of Size online for over 15 years now, I’m sure there have been many fathers and sons both doing PE.
    5. On December 14, 2018, Bob Merski wrote “I think that’s important. There’s a difference between letting them in on it and then giving them the space to do with it what they want versus pushing it. You should never force PE on anybody. Just give them the information and let them deal with it what they want.” on the “What Age Should You Start Your Son On PE And How Should You Go About It?” thread.
    6. On January 2, 2019, Bob Merski wrote “Bump” on the “Pennsylvania PEers” thread.
    7. On May 1, 2019, Bob Merski wrote “Anyone do this? How did it turn out?” on the “What Age Should You Start Your Son On PE And How Should You Go About It?” thread.
    8. On March 26, 2019, Bob Merski wrote “Great discussions on here! Anyone else have thoughts on it? Any fathers and sons both doing PE?” on the “What Age Should You Start Your Son On PE And How Should You Go About It?” thread.
    9. On February 4, 2021, Bob Merski wrote “Anyone go through with it and let their sons in on PE?” on the “What Age Should You Start Your Son On PE And How Should You Go About It?” thread.

    Bob Merski has posted similar content on other forums over the decades, such as this thread he made on December 31, 2010 on the PEGym forum (now known as TheBioHacker.com):

    1. “Thanks to wanttogrow for getting a conversation started on “helping your male children” regarding would you let your son in on PE. This thread is “How to let your son in on PE” for those guys that said they want to, but don’t know how to get the conversation started. This thread is for needed advice and success stories on how other members let their sons in on PE and made it through. Those without sons can contribute by discussing would you want your dad to let you in on PE, and if so, how would you want him to go about it and at what age?”
    2. “I think that’s key, to make it a normal part of being a man, and talking about it like it’s no different than lifting weights or masturbation. We teach our sons to be successful in school, to be the best athletes they can be, and when you think about it, PE is no different than any other exercise. Look at all of us on this forum. We made PE normal, so it IS normal for us to talk about.”
    3. “I agree. I think it would be best to introduce it not as a size thing, but as a penis health thing, and slowly, over time, get more into the size and sex aspects of it. Kids are exposed to a lot more these days earlier because of the Internet, TV, etc. Even the most watchful parents can’t filter all of it. Guiding your son to be raised as a young man includes constant guidance on sex, girls, drugs, etc. PE would be no different.”
    4. “Personally, I think if they’re already masturbating, a light routine would benefit a young man as long as he doesn’t overdo it. He’s already playing with it, so why not put those efforts into something productive? I wouldn’t let him in on the site or any hardcore PE, just a light stretching routine and a 5 minute jelq a few days (2 or 3) a week. I would just say it’s to keep everything in working order down there for the long haul. As for stunting growth, people used to say that about lifting weights as a teen. We now know that a moderate weight lifting routine does not stunt growth in teens. The mental issues I agree with completely. That’s why you have to be a DAD to your son and continually have that open communication with him and guide him.”

    Bob Merski has a young boy who was born less than 12-years ago. Bob was a teacher until 2019, served on Erie City Council from 2012-2018, and in the State House of Representatives since 2018. He is married to local attorney Emily Mosco Merski. His father is former Erie County Sheriff Robert G. Merski.

  • State Rep. Bob Merski’s Dark Secret Revealed Online

    State Rep. Bob Merski’s Dark Secret Revealed Online

    Robert “Bob” Merski, a Pennsylvania State Representative from Erie, has been posting in online forums about penis enlargement and young boys for more than 20 years. He used different names, including “higherone,” “Gary,” and sometimes even his real name.

    The whistleblower website BobMerski.org shows that these accounts can be tied to Bob Merski because the details written in the posts match his real life, complete with screenshots of his online activity.

    • Location: On the MattersOfSize.com forum (the site associated with the Facebook Group where Bob uses his real name), the user “higherone” said he was from Erie, PA. Bob is from Erie. In other forums, such as PEGym and ThundersPlace, the user also said he was from Pennsylvania or Western Pennsylvania.
    • Job: The user said he was a teacher in western PA. Bob was a teacher in Erie and Corry schools, and at Cathedral Prep.
    • Education: The user said he went to an all-boys Catholic high school. Bob graduated from Cathedral Prep, which is an all-boys Catholic school. The user also said he was in graduate school in the early 2000s, which coincides with the same years Bob Merski was attending grad school. In a September 8, 2012 post on PEGym, the user created a thread asking what university others attended, and said he attended Gannon. At the time, Bob was in fact attending grad school at Gannon (but did not graduate).
    • Family:
      • The user wrote a testimonial under the fictional alias “Gary” with the online username “higherone,” and in other posts said his father was a hunter and a cop. Bob’s father is Robert Gary Merski, who was county sheriff in Erie. Bob’s use of his father’s middle name as an alias points to his disturbing infatuation with father-son penile bonding.
      • The user talked about having a stepmother 10 years younger than his dad. Bob’s stepmother Carrie is about 10 years younger than his father.
      • In 2003, the user said he was 28 years old with a 51-year-old father and a 22-year-old brother. Those ages matched Bob (who was 28 at the time), his brother Greg (who was 22 at the time), and his father Robert G. Merski (who was 51 at the time.
      • In a Sept 20, 2009 thread the user started on PEGym, titled “Sex in your parents house,” the user stated he was “the oldest,” which is true of Bob Merski.
    • Fatherhood: In the penis enlargement Facebook Group, Bob’s account started talking about having a son around 2015. That matches around the time (2014-2015) when Bob’s real-life son was born. In older posts he speaks about “sons” figuratively as he tries to sell others on his father-son penile bonding obsession. In one post, the user mentions how he isn’t close with his father, which is true of Bob and his dad, that is why you don’t see his father with him at most of his community or campaign events.
    • Community activity: Bob used his real name and real Facebook account in a private Facebook group tied to the same penis-enlargement websites where he posted under the username “higherone.” In the Facebook group, other local men make a January 2025 comment saying that Bob Merski has been part of the group “since the beginning” which is further evident by Bob’s posts going back more than a decade under his real name.
    • The Name? The username Bob Merski chose, “higherone,” could possibly be derived from the company HigherOne which provided financial services to college students at the time Merski attended graduate school, though it could just represent Bob’s faith or desire to be in a position of authority.
    • Personal Details:
      • On the PhalloBoards.info penis enlargement forum, the user “higherone75” was active there. Bob Merski was born in 1975. The user was created on April 16, 2025 which is around the same time Bob stopped posting in the Matters Of Size groups.
      • Under all usernames on all platforms, Bob notes the original size of his penis to the size he claims he has gained from manual stretching exercises over the years starting at Bone Pressed Length of 5″ long x 4.45″ girth (where a ruler is pressed against the pubic bone) and Bone Pressed Erect Length at 7.25″ long x 5.25″ girth. On another platform in 2010, TheBioHacker.com (formerly PEGym where his testimonial was posted), a user says that he sold “higherone” a penis pump, and another user thanked higherone for telling him to “stay dedicated and consistent” which demonstrates Bob Merski may have been active on even more online platforms.
    • Relationships: On April 1, 2010, the user created a thread in PEGym writing:
      • “My buddy broke up with his girlfriend a couple of months ago after dating for 2 years and being on and off for another half of a year. My buddy and I used to be real tight, but the past couple of years I probably have seen him six or seven times. He still calls me his best friend though, which brings me to my dilemma. I Facebooked his ex girlfriend just to see what she’s up to and how she’s doing last week. We’ve been texting ever since, and went out on a date Tuesday and went running together yesterday. She’s an amazing girl. Great job, intelligent, sexy, and a heart of gold. I think she’s interested (she wouldn’t have gone on the date or called me to run with her if she wasn’t a little bit). We talked about things and basically we don’t want to hurt her ex but we want to see where this will lead, as “friends first”. She doesn’t want to be “that girl” and I don’t blame her because people talk. The thing is my city isn’t big and when you can find someone who has no kids and a good job, plus good looking, you have to jump on it. I need advice guys.” (notice the comment about the city not being that big, which is true of Erie)
      • “They’ve been broken up about two months. He hasn’t even told me they broke up yet. The problem is he’s a closet alcoholic (a bottle of Captain every day and a half) and I think that’s why we don’t hang out much anymore and a big part of why they broke up. I’m reluctant to talk to him because right now there really isn’t anything going on. We’re just hanging out as friends. She and I both said he’ll be pissed, just like she would be if he started dating her friend. Neither of us want to hurt him, but we also want to see where this is headed. We’re clearly interested in each other. I think talking to him at this point would be sabotaging any chance I have with her.”
    • A Secret That Has Been Getting Out: Many men (including high schoolers) in the Erie area have been propositioned by Bob Merski to join his penis enlargement group. What’s more, the founder of the MattersOfSize.com web forum has been ill due to self-admitted meth-related issues, and Bob’s accounts in both the Facebook group (under his real name) and in the online forum (as higherone) has been posting to provide updates on his wellbeing. Bob has served as an administrator for the site for years.
    • Sick Fascination: In every forum, the user associated with Bob Merski asks consistently and fervently in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 about “helping your male child” and penis enlargement, saying that 12 and 13 is not too young because it’s about “maturity” of the child.”

    So in short:
    The usernames (“higherone,” “Gary,” and “Bob Merski”) posted details about his location, job, school, and family in connected online sites and forums that line up with the real-life biography of State Rep. Robert E. Merski (PA-2). Under these accounts, Bob Merski has spent decades posting disturbing comments about how he believes 12 and 13 year old boys should begin penis enlargement, as long ago as 2003 and as recently as 2022, though remaining active through 2025.

    Bob did take a brief break from the Matters of Size Brotherhood Lounge Facebook Group in January, 2025, when law enforcement contacted him about his interactions with an underage boy he had just met locally.

    Is Bob’s son safe? How many young people has he tried to groom when he was a teacher and elected official? How much does his wife, local attorney Emily Mosco Merski, know and condone about his behavior?