Even for men with normal-sized penises, such headlines arouse real interest: "What, is this really possible? Well, I don't really need it, but still. . . " Is it worth saying that men suffering from penile dysmorphophobia (excessive concern about the size and shape of the penis, without any particular basis), perceiveeach of these articles as a gift from God and immediately fix their gaze on the text?
And they say that only women create problems out of nowhere! According to statistics, the average (erect penis length) is 5. 16 inches (13. 11 cm). Nearly 90% of men have a height that fits exactly within the normal range – 4 to 6 inches (10. 16 to 15. 24 cm).
In a survey of 52, 031 heterosexual men and women, researchers reported that 85% of women said they were satisfied with the size of their partner's penis, but only 55% of men were satisfied with the size of their penis.
Seth Cohen, MD, a urologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, often treats patients who express concerns about their size and are interested in penis enlargement. "What I want to ask them most is: are they sure their partners really want this? Or did they invent it themselves? We tend to think about what our partners want for themselves. But in reality, it turns out they don't care. They just want sex, " says Seth.
Are you determined and not convinced by our arguments? Next, we present to your attention a list of the most popular procedures for penis enlargement.
Surgical lengthening
During this procedure, the patient's suspensory ligament, which anchors the penis to the pubic bone, is severed. Thus, the length of the penis increases visually. "Imagine a suspension bridge whose pillars have been cut, that’s how it works. But in fact, I really advise you not to resort to this operation. Your erect penis will never be the same, " warns Seth.
Surgical thickening
Some doctors offer a procedure in which the patient's own fat, or a substance like Alloderm, is injected into the penis. These are sterilized tissues taken from a donor’s skin. It is wrapped under the skin of the penis (like sushi wrapped in seaweed), thereby increasing the girth of the organ.
Moreover, Alloderm was not initially intended for such manipulations. This substance is used to treat burns and in reconstructive surgery, not to enlarge the male reproductive organ. The medical literature reports complications such as infections and skin necrosis.
Injections
To increase the thickness of the penis, some doctors give their patients injections similar to those used to enlarge the lips, raise the eyebrows and correct smile lines. "I have not performed such procedures, but I have seen this many times. It all depends on the substance used for the injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tested several times. They are used to fill in the cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They generally maintain their effect for six months. These substances have not been tested as well on the penis. We simply don’t have any data and we can’t say what the long-term outcome will be, " says Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ filled with smooth muscle. You might end up with something lumpy, bumpy and stained, which is not at all what you were hoping for, " warns Seth.
Implants
Permanent implants placed under the skin have been available for decades. They were previously used to treat patients with intractable erectile dysfunction. But in 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved a silicone sleeve called Penuma for cosmetic penis enhancement. It costs $13, 000. The study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, involved 400 men who were given the opportunity to try Penuma implants. What did the subjects receive? The average indicator is as follows: the thickness of the penis increased by 56. 7%. A pretty good result. And after two years, 81% of men reported "high" or "very high" satisfaction with their new sex life.
But despite this, the urologists who would approve of such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Penile implants are intended for men with erectile dysfunction that is not treated by more conservative treatments, " says Landon Trost, MD, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warns that such operations are very risky. There is a high probability of complications. "The vast majority of sexual medicine specialists do not recommend the use of fillers or Penuma for these purposes, " Trost warns.
Extension cords
The extender is attached to the (non-erect) penis. You have to walk with it for a long time - usually several hours a day. This can really help, but it will take several months to see results. "Almost everything in our body can be stretched, including the penis. People have been doing this for hundreds, even thousands of years, " explains Trost, who is also the creator of a device called RestoreX. The device is designed to help men with Peyronie's disease - with this disease the penis becomes abnormally curved.
Almost all men who participated in the study with RestoreX received positive results. "With an increase in penis girth, everything is more complicated. There is no known treatment that gives real results without injections or surgery, " explains Trost.
Jelqing
There is a lot of information on the Internet about jelqing and special stretching exercises - when performing them, the flaccid penis is stretched and massaged with fingers or a special device. But the result obtained is not permanent and such manipulations carry considerable risks. "I have had many patients come to me after jelqing, barely holding back tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, ruptured or strained arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. An impressive list, isn't it? Cohen also adds that some of the "side effects" of jelqing are simply irreversible.
Pumps
Vacuum pumps work like a pump: they cause a flow of blood to the penis. But the resulting effect is short-term.
The study, published in the journal BJU Interantional, involved 37 men. They used vacuum pumps for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What were the results? Absolutely unimpressive - the length of the penis increases slightly and the subjects themselves were not very satisfied with the experiment.
Trost doesn't recommend using pumps, even to treat erectile dysfunction, because the problem can only get worse. "We need to find out if erectile dysfunction is the result of young men trying to increase penis girth with these devices. As for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. . . Patients make several attempts, then put the device on the shelf, " he says.
Pills
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. No matter how seductive the advertising is, no matter how happy the men and their girlfriends look on the bright banners promoting a product, use common sense. No miracle pill can make your penis bigger – that’s what science says. "No supplement will increase the size of your penis, " says Cohen.
Weightloss
A very simple way to visually increase the size of your penis. This is especially true for overweight men: fat in the pubic region can protrude above the penis, making it visually smaller. Thanks to particularly serious cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" even appeared.
Being overweight can seriously make your life difficult. Talk to your doctor about whether losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing your physical activity can help with your sexual problems. Often the above methods have a positive effect and help solve the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Hair removal
The easiest way to visually increase the size of your penis is to get an intimate haircut. If you cut the hair at the base of the penis, their length will visually increase. The main thing is to be careful. The market is full of a wide variety of razors: protections and accessories will help you achieve better results and avoid cuts in this extremely sensitive area.
Penile dysmorphophobia
This industry continues to evolve. Thanks in large part to porn and pop culture, men are literally becoming obsessed. They develop unrealistic expectations of what a penis should look like.
Psychologists call this "small penis anxiety" or "penile dysmorphic disorder (PDD)" – an irrational, unshakable belief that penis size is unsatisfactory. "That’s what sticks in our minds. You watch porn and all the actors have such huge penises. But do not forget that they often use various tricks and achieve an erection artificially. Don’t believe everything you see on screen, " concludes Cohen.
So, what do we end up with? Let me paraphrase a well-known saying: "It’s better to have a bird in your hands than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "»