Even for men with a normal-sized penis, such headlines arouse genuine interest: "What, is this really possible? Well, I don't really need it, but still. . . "Is it worth saying that men with penile dysmorphophobia (preoccupationwhich is exaggerated by the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), consider each such article as a gift from God and immediately focus their attention on the text?
And they say that 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 suitable size in the normal range - from 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 deals with patients who express concern about their size and are interested in penis enlargement. "What I want to ask them the most is, are they sure their partner really wants this? Or did they create it themselves? We tend to think about what our partner wants for them. But in reality it turns out they don't care. They just wantsex, " Seth said.
Are you determined and unconvinced by our argument? Then we present to your attention a list of the most popular procedures for penis enlargement.
Surgical extension
During this procedure, the patient's suspensory ligament, which anchors the penis to the pubic bone, is cut. Therefore, the length of the penis increases visually. "Imagine a suspension bridge whose poles have been cut off – that's how it works. But really, I really don't recommend you use this operation. Your erect penis will never be the same again, " warns Seth.
Surgical thickening
Some doctors offer a procedure in which 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 sushi wrapping seaweed), thereby increasing the circumference of the organ.
By the way, Alloderm was not originally intended for such manipulation. This substance is used to treat burns and in reconstructive surgery, and not to enlarge male reproductive organs. There are reports in the medical literature of complications such as infection and skin necrosis.
Injection
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 a procedure, but I have seen this several times. It all depends on the material used for injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tested several times. They are used as fillers for cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They usually maintain their effectfor six months. These ingredients have not been well tested on the penis. We just don't have any data and we can't say what the results are in the long term, " explained Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ full of smooth muscle. You might end up with something lumpy, bumpy and patchy—not at all what you'd expect, " 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 enlargement. It costs $13, 000. The study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, looked at 400 men who were given the opportunity to try the Penuma implant. What does the subject get? The average indicator is as follows: the thickness of the penis increased by 56. 7%. Pretty good results. And after two years, 81% of men reported "high" or "very high" satisfaction with their new sex lives.
But despite this, urologists who will approve such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Penis implants are intended for men with erectile dysfunction that is not addressed by more conservative treatments, " says Landon Trost, MD, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warned that such operations are very risky. There is a high probability of complications. "Most sexual medicine experts do not recommend the use of fillers or Penuma for this purpose, " warns Trost.
Extension Cord
The extender is tied to the penis (not erect). You have to walk with it for a long time - usually several hours a day. This can really help, but you 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, " said Trost, who, by the way, is 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 studies with RestoreX received positive results. "With an increase in the circumference of the penis, everything becomes more complicated. There is no known treatment that shows 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 doing it, the flaccid penis is stretched and massaged with fingers or special devices. But the results obtained are not permanent, and such manipulation carries great risks. "I have many patients come to me after jelqing, barely able to hold back the tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, ruptured or strained arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. Impressive list, isn't it? Cohen also added that some of jelqing's "side effects" are irreversible.
pump
A vacuum pump works like a pump - it causes blood flow to the penis. But the resulting effect is short-lived.
The study published in the BJU International journal involved 37 men. They used a vacuum pump for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What was the result? Absolutely not impressive - the length of the penis increased slightly and the subjects themselves were not very satisfied with the experiment.
Trost does not recommend using a pump even to treat erectile dysfunction, as the problem may become worse. "We need to know if erectile dysfunction is the result of young men trying to increase the girth of the penis with this device. To treat ED. . . The patient makes several attempts and then puts the device on the shelf, " he said.
Pills
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. No matter how attractive the advertising is, no matter how happy men and their girlfriends are to see a bright banner promoting any product, use common sense. There is no magic pill that can make your penis bigger - that's what science says. "There is no supplement that will increase the size of your penis, " says Cohen.
Weight reduction
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, making it smaller. Thanks to very severe cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" also appeared.
Being overweight can 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 overcome the problem of erectile dysfunction.
Depilation
The easiest way to visually increase the size of your penis is to trim the pubic hair. 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 different types of razors - protectors and attachments will help you achieve better results and avoid cuts in this very sensitive area.
Penile dysmorphophobia
The industry continues to grow. Thanks in large part to porn and pop culture, men have become downright 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 and unshakable belief that the size of the penis is unsatisfactory. "This is what is stuck in our heads. You watch porn, and all the actors have such huge penises. But don't forget that they often use various tricks and achieve artificial erections. Don't believe everything you see on the screen, " Cohen concluded.
So what do we end up with? Let me paraphrase a famous saying: "It's better to have a bird in your hand than to go to the urologist with your tears. "