Even for guys with normal-sized penises, such headlines generate genuine interest: "What, is it really possible? Well, I don't need it that much, but still. . . »Is it worth saying that men suffering from penile dysmorphophobia (excessive preoccupation with the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), perceive every such article as a gift from God and immediately fix their eyes on the text?
And they say that only women create problems for themselves out of nowhere! According to statistics, the average (penile length at erection) is 5. 16 inches (13. 11 cm). Almost 90% of men have a size that fits right into 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 own penis size.
Seth Cohen, MD, a urologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, often deals with patients who express concerns about their size and are interested in penis enlargement. "What I want to ask them more is, are they sure their partners really want this? Or did they think of it on their own? We tend to think of our partners' desires for them. But actually it turns out they don't care. They just want sex, " Seth says.
Are you determined and not convinced by our arguments? Below 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 cut. Thus, the length of the penis increases visually. "Imagine a suspension bridge whose pillars have been cut – this is how it works. But in fact, I really do not recommend resorting to this mode. Your erect penis will never be the same again, " warns Seth.
Surgical fattening
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 sterile tissue harvested from the donor's skin. It is wrapped 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. There are reports in the medical literature of complications such as infection and skin necrosis.
Injections
In order 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 operations, but I have seen it several times. It all depends on the substance used for injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tried many times. They are used as fillers for the cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They usually maintain their effect for six months. These substances have not been tested as well on the penis. We just don't have the data and can't say what the long-term effect will be, " explains Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ full of smooth muscle. You might end up with something bulky, bumpy and patchy - not what you expected, " warns Seth.
Implants
Permanent implants placed under the skin have been available for decades. They were formerly used to treat patients with incurable erectile dysfunction. But in 2004, the Food and Drug Administration approved a silicone sleeve called Penuma for cosmetic penile enhancement. It costs 13, 000 dollars. The 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 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 lives.
But, despite this, the urologists who will approve such an intervention can be counted on one hand. "Peniile implants are for men with erectile dysfunction that isn't being treated with more conservative treatments, " says Landon Trost, MD, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warns that such ventures are very risky. There is a high possibility of complications. "The vast majority of sexual medicine experts do not recommend the use of fillers or Penuma for these purposes, " warns Trost.
Extension cords
The extension is tied to the penis (not an erection). You have to walk with 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, 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 unnaturally curved.
Almost all men who participated in the study with RestoreX received positive results. "As the girth of the penis increases, everything is more complicated. There are no known treatments that show real results without injections or surgery, " says Trost.
Jelking
There is a lot of information on the Internet about jelqing and special stretching exercises - during their execution, the flaccid penis is stretched and massaged with fingers or a special device. But the resulting result is not permanent and such manipulations involve significant risk. "I have had many patients come to me after jelqing, barely holding back tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, tearing or stretching of 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 blood to flow into 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? 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, as it can only make the problem worse. "We need to know if erectile dysfunction is a result of young men trying to increase penile girth with these devices. As for treating 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 ad is, no matter how happy the guys 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 is especially true for overweight men - fat in the pubic area can protrude above the penis, making it visually smaller. Thanks to particularly severe cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" even appeared.
Being overweight can make your life difficult. Talk to your doctor to discuss whether losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing your exercise can help solve your sexual problems. Often, the above methods actually have a positive effect and help to deal with 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 hairs 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 - guards 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 being taken over. 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 one's penis size is unsatisfactory. "That's what sticks in our heads. You watch porn and all the actors have such big dicks. 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 conclude? Let me paraphrase a well-known saying: "Better to have a bird in your hand than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "