Even for guys with a normal-sized penis, such headlines arouse genuine interest: "What, is it really possible? Well, I don't really need it that much, but still. . . "Is it worth saying that men who sufferof penis dysmorphophobia (excessive preoccupation with the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), perceives every such article as a gift from God and immediately turns his gaze to the text?
And they say only women create problems for themselves out of nowhere! 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 - from 4 to 6 inches (10. 16 - 15. 24 cm).
In a study 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 City, often deals with patients who express concern about their size and are interested in penis enlargement. "What I want to ask them most is, are they sure their partners really want it? Or did they make it up themselves? We tend to overthink our partners' wishes for them. But in reality, it showssay they don't care. They just want sex, " Seth says.
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 lengthening
During this procedure, the patient's suspensor ligament, which anchors the penis to the pubic bone, is cut. Thus, the length of the penis is visually increased. "Imagine a suspension bridge whose pillars have been cut - that's how it works. But actually, I really do not recommend that you resort to this operation. Your erect penis will never be the same again, " warns Seth.
Surgical thickening
Some doctors offer a procedure where the patient's own fat 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 (like seaweed wrapping sushi), thereby increasing the girth of the organ.
By the way, Alloderm was not originally intended for such manipulations. This drug is used to treat burns and in reconstructive surgery and not to enlarge the male reproductive organ. There are reports in the medical literature 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, raise eyebrows and correct smile lines. "I have not performed such procedures, but I have seen this several times. It all depends on the substance used for injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tested several times. They are used as fillers for cheeks, chin and other parts ofthe body. They usually retain their effect for six months. These drugs have not been tested that well on the penis. We just don't have any data, and we can't say what the result will be in the long term, " explains Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ filled with smooth muscle. You can end up with something lumpy, bumpy and blotchy – 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 penile enhancement. It costs $13. 000. The study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, examined 400 men who were given the opportunity to try Penuma implants. What did the subjects get? The average indicator is as follows: the thickness of the penis 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.
But despite this, urologists who would approve such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Penis 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, " warns Trost.
Extension cords
The extender is tied to the penis (not erect). You have to wear it for a long time - usually several hours a day. This can really help, but you will have to wait several months for the results. "Almost everything in our body can be stretched, including the penis. People have been doing this for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, " says 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 unnaturally curved.
Almost all men who participated in the study with RestoreX had positive results. "With an increase in the circumference of the penis, everything is more complicated. There are no known treatments that show real results without injections or surgery, " says Trost.
Jelqing
There is a lot of information on the Internet about jelqing and special stretching exercises - when they are performed, the flaccid penis is stretched and massaged with the fingers or a special device. But the result achieved is not permanent, and such manipulations carry considerable risk. "I've had many patients come to me after jelqing and they can barely hold back the tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, ruptured or strained arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. An impressive list, right? 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 International, involved 37 men. They used vacuum pumps for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What were the results? Completely unimpressive - the length of the penis increases slightly, and the subjects themselves were not very satisfied with the experiment.
Trost does not recommend using pumps, even to treat erectile dysfunction, as the problem can only get worse. "We need to find out if erectile dysfunction is a result of young men trying to increase penis girth with these devices. As for the treatment of ED . . . patients make several attempts and then put the device on the shelf, "he says.
Pills
Don't believe everything you see on the internet. No matter how enticing the advertising is, no matter how happy the men and their girlfriends look on 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.
Weight loss
A very easy way to visually increase the size of your penis. This applies especially to overweight men - fat in the pubic bone can protrude above the penis and visually make it smaller. Thanks to particularly severe cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" even appeared.
Being overweight can seriously make your life difficult. Talk to your doctor to discuss whether losing weight, changing your diet and increasing exercise can help solve your sexual problems. Often, the above methods actually have a positive effect and help to cope with the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Depilation
The easiest way to visually increase the size of your penis is to get an intimate haircut. If you trim the hair at the base of the penis, its length will visually increase. The most important thing is to be careful. The market is full of a wide variety of razors - guards and accessories will help you achieve better results and avoid cuts in this extremely sensitive area.
Penile dysmorphophobia
This industry continues to evolve. Largely thanks to porn and pop culture, men become literally obsessed. They develop unrealistic expectations of what a penis should look like.
Psychologists call it "small penis anxiety" or "penile dysmorphic disorder (PDD)" - an irrational, unshakable belief that the size of the penis is not satisfactory. "That's what sticks in our heads. You watch porn and all the actors have such massive penises. But do not forget that they often use various tricks and achieve an erection artificially. Don't believe everything you see on the screen, " Cohen concludes.
So what do we end up with? Let me paraphrase a well-known proverb: "It is better to have a bird in your hands than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "