Even for guys with normal-sized penises, such headlines are of genuine interest: "What, is this really possible? Well, I don't really need it, but still. . . ", there is no special reason for this) is it worth saying that he accepted each such article as a gift from God and immediately fixed his eyes on the text?
And they say that only women create problems for themselves! According to statistics, the average (erect penis length) is 5. 16 inches (13. 11 cm). Almost 90% of men have a size that fits exactly within the normal range - between 4 and 6 inches (10. 16 - 15. 24 cm).
52. In a survey of 031 heterosexual men and women, researchers reported that 85% of women were satisfied with their partner's penis size, but only 55% of men were satisfied with their penis size.
Seth Cohen, MD, a urologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, often deals with patients who express concerns about their size and are interested in penis enlargement. "The thing I want to ask them the most is, are they sure their partner really wants it? Or did they make it up themselves? We tend to imagine what our partners want for them. But it turns out they don't really care. They just want sex, " says Seth.
Are you determined and not convinced by our arguments? Then we present to your attention a list of the most popular procedures for penis enlargement.
Surgical stretching
During this procedure, the suspensory ligament that connects the patient's genitals to the pubic bone is cut. Thus, the length of the penis increases visually. "Imagine a suspension bridge with the columns cut out - that's how it works. But I really don't recommend that you go for this surgery. Your erect penis will never be the same again, " warns Seth.
Surgical thickening
Some doctors suggest a procedure in which the patient's own oil or a substance such as Alloderm is injected into the penis. This is sterilized tissue collected from donor skin. It is wrapped under the skin of the penis (for example, sushi wrapped in seaweed), thereby increasing the circumference of the organ.
By the way, Alloderm was not originally intended for such manipulations. This substance is used in the treatment of burns and reconstructive surgery, not to enlarge the male reproductive organ. In the medical literature, there are reports of complications such as infection and skin necrosis.
Injections
To increase the thickness of the penis, some doctors give their patients injections similar to those used to enlarge lips, lift eyebrows and correct smile lines. "I have not done such procedures, but I have seen it several times. It all depends on the substance used for injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tested many times. They are used as fillers for cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They usually keep their effect for six months. "These substances haven't been tested very well on the penis. We just don't have any data, and we can't say what the results will be in the long term, " explains Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ full of smooth muscle. You can end up with something lumpy, bumpy and spotty - not at all what you'd hoped for, " Seth warns.
Implants
Permanent implants placed under the skin have been around for decades. They were previously used to treat patients suffering from erectile dysfunction. But in 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved a silicone sleeve called Penuma to cosmetically enlarge the penis. It costs $13, 000. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine looked at 400 men who were given the opportunity to try Penuma implants. What did the subjects gain? The average indicator is as follows: the thickness of the penis has increased by 56. 7%. Pretty good result. And after two years, 81% of men reported "high" or "very high" satisfaction with their new sex life.
However, despite this, the urologists who approve such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Penile implants are indicated for men who have erectile dysfunction that doesn't resolve with more conservative treatment, " said 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 sex medicine specialists do not recommend using fillers or Penuma for these purposes, " warns Trost.
Extension cables
The extender is attached to the penis (not rigid). You need to walk with him for a long time - usually several hours a day. It can really help, but you'll have to wait a few months for results. "Almost everything in our body can be stretched, including the penis. People have been doing it for hundreds, even thousands of years, " says Trost, who, by the way, is the creator of a device called RestoreX. The device is designed to help men with Peyronie's disease, which causes the penis to bend unnaturally.
Almost all men who participated in the study with RestoreX had positive results. "With penis enlargement, everything is more complicated. There are no known treatments that have real results without needles or surgery, " says 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. However, the obtained result is not permanent, and such manipulations carry a great risk. "I've had many patients come to me after jelqing barely holding back tears. Common results include a numb penis, torn or strained arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. Impressive list, right? Cohen also adds that some of the "side effects" of gelling are simply irreversible.
Pumps
Vacuum pumps work like a pump - causing blood to flow into the penis. But the result is short-lived.
37 men participated in the study, published in BJU International. They used vacuum pumps for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What were the results? It is completely ineffective - the length of the penis increases slightly, and the subjects themselves were not very happy with the experience.
Trost doesn't even recommend using pumps to treat erectile dysfunction because it can make the problem worse. "We need to find out if erectile dysfunction is the result of young men trying to increase the girth of their penis with these devices. As for AIDS treatment . . . patients try a few times and then shelve the device, " he says.
Pills
Don't believe everything you see on the internet. No matter how enticing the ad is, no matter how much men and their girlfriends are happy with the bright banners promoting any product, use common sense. No miracle pill can make your penis bigger - that's what science says. "There are no supplements that will increase the size of your penis, " says Cohen.
Lose weight
A very easy way to visually enlarge your penis. This is especially true for overweight men - fat in the groin area can protrude above the penis and visually make it smaller. Due to particularly severe cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" appeared.
Being overweight can seriously complicate your life. Talk to your doctor to discuss how losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing your exercise can help solve your sexual problems. Often, the above methods have a really positive effect and help to overcome the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Depilation
The easiest way to visually enlarge your penis is to make an intimate haircut. If you cut the hair under the penis, its length will visually increase. The main thing is to be careful. The market is full of a wide variety of razors - guards and attachments will help you achieve better results and avoid cuts in this extremely sensitive area.
Penile dysmorphophobia
This industry continues to grow. Mainly thanks to porn and pop culture, men are literally 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 the size of the penis is unsatisfactory. "This is what stuck in our heads. You look at porn and all the actors have these big penises. But remember that they often use different tricks and artificially achieve an erection. Don't believe everything you see on the screen, " concludes Cohen.
So what will we conclude with? Let me quote a famous saying: "It is better to have a bird in your hand than to go to the urologist in tears. "