Even for guys with normal-sized penises, such headlines are of genuine interest: "What, is it really possible? Well, I don't really need it, but still. . . "Is it worth saying that men suffering from penile dysmorphophobia (the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), perceive each such article as a gift from God and immediately follow the text?
And they say that only women create problems for themselves out of nowhere! According to statistics, the average (length of an erect penis) is 5. 16 inches (13. 11 cm). Almost 90% of men have a size that fits exactly within the normal range - 4 to 6 inches (10. 16 - 15. 24 cm).
In a survey of 52, 031 heterosexual men and women, researchers reported that 85% of women said they 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 in New York City, often sees patients who express concerns about their size and are interested in penile enlargement. "What I want to ask them the most is, are they sure their partners really want it? Or have they made up their minds? We tend to think about what our partners want for them. But it turns out they don't care. They just want sex. "says Seth.
Decided and not convinced by our arguments? Then we present to your attention a list of the most popular penis enlargement procedures.
surgical lengthening
During this procedure, the patient's suspensory ligament, which attaches the penis 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 in fact, I really do not recommend that you apply for this operation. Your erect penis will never be the same, " warns Seth.
surgical thickening
Some doctors suggest a procedure in which the patient's own fat or a substance such as Alloderm is injected into the penis. This is a sterilized tissue harvested from the skin of a donor. It is coiled under the skin of the penis (like seaweed wrapping sushi), thus increasing the girth of the organ.
By the way, Alloderm was not originally intended for such manipulations. This substance is used to treat burns and in 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
In order to increase the thickness of the penis, some doctors give their patients injections that are used to enlarge the lips, raise the eyebrows and straighten the smile lines. "I have not done such procedures, but I have seen them 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 maintain their effect for six months. These substances are not so well tested on the penis. We just don't have any data, and we can't say what the long-term outcome will be, " explains Cohen.
The penis is a vascular organ filled with smooth muscles. You might end up with some streaks, bumps and spots - not 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 erectile dysfunction. But in 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved a silicone sleeve called Penuma for cosmetic penile enhancement. It costs $13, 000. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine involved 400 men who were given the opportunity to try Penuma implants. What did the subjects get? The average rate is as follows: the thickness of the penis increased by 56. 7%. It is quite a 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 approve of such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Penis implants are for men with erectile dysfunction that doesn't respond to more conservative treatments, " says Landon Trost, MD, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warns that such surgeries are very risky. There's a high likelihood of complications. "SexualThe vast majority of medical professionals do not recommend the use of fillers or Penuma for these purposes, " warns Trost.
extension cords
The extender is attached to the penis (not the erection). You have to walk with him for a long time - usually several hours a day. It will definitely help, but you will have to wait a few 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, 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 received positive results. With an increase in the circumference of the penis, everything is more difficult. There is no known treatment that shows real results without injections or surgery, " says Trost.
jelking
There is a lot of information on the Internet about jelking and special stretching exercises - when performing them, the stretched penis is stretched and massaged with the fingers or a special tool. But the obtained result is not permanent and such manipulations carry a significant risk. "I've had many patients come to me after jelqing and they could hardly hold back their tears. Common results include penile numbness, tearing or straining of arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. An impressive list, right? Cohen also adds that some of jelqing's "side effects" are simply irreversible.
pumps
Vacuum pumps work like a pump - they cause blood flow 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 consequences? Absolutely impressive - 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 the girth of their penis with these devices. "As for the treatment of Ed. . . "Patients do a few trials and then put the device on the shelf, " he says.
pills
Don't believe everything you see on the internet. No matter how attractive the advertisement is, no matter how happy men and their girlfriends look on bright banners promoting some 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 simple way to visually increase the size of your penis. This is especially true for overweight men - fat in the pubic area can protrude above the penis, visually making 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 whether losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing exercise can help solve your sexual problems. Often, the methods listed above actually have a positive effect and help to deal 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 cut the hair at the base of the penis, its length will visually increase. The main thing is to be careful. The market is full of a variety of razors - protectors and attachments can help you achieve better results and prevent cuts in this extremely sensitive area.
Penile dysmorphophobia
This industry continues to evolve. Thanks mostly to porn and pop culture, men are becoming 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 look at porn and every actress has such a massive penis. 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 where do we end? Let me paraphrase a famous saying: "It's better to have a bird in your hand than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "