Even for guys with a normal penis size, such titles cause genuine interest: "What, is this possible? Well, I don't really need 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 specific 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 out of thin air! 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 of 4 to 6 inches (10. 16 to 15. 24 cm).
In a study 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 penis enlargement. "What I want to ask them most is, are they sure their partners really want this? "Or did they make it up themselves? We tend to consider our partners' wishes for them. But in reality, it turns out that they don't care. They just want sex, " Seth says.
Decided and unconvinced by our arguments? Next, 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 attaches the penis to the pubic bone, is cut. Thus, the length of the penis visually increases. "Imagine a suspension bridge with its columns cut out - that's how it works. But in fact, I really do not recommend you to resort to this operation. Your erect penis will never be the same, " 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 harvested from donor skin. It is wrapped under the skin of the penis (like sushi is wrapped with seaweed), thereby increasing the circumference 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. Complications such as infection and skin necrosis have been reported in the medical literature.
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 this 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 the cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They usually keep their effect for six months. These substances are not as 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 full of smooth muscle. You may end up with lumps, bumps and spots - 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 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 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 nevertheless, the urologists who would approve such an intervention can be counted on the fingers of one hand. "Peniile implants are for men with erectile dysfunction that doesn't respond to more conservative treatments, " says Dr. Landon Trost, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warns that such surgeries are very risky. There is a high likelihood of complications. "The majority of sexual medicine specialists do not recommend the use of fillers or Penuma for these purposes, " warns Trost.
Extension cables
The dilator is attached 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 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 is also the creator of a device called RestoreX. The device is designed to help men with Peyronie's disease, which causes the penis to become 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 jelking and special stretching exercises - when performing them, the flaccid member is stretched and massaged with fingers or a special device. But the result obtained is not permanent and such manipulations carry significant risk. "I have had many patients come to me after jelqing, barely holding back their tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, torn or stretched 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 a rush of blood to the penis. But the resulting effect is short-lived.
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 are 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 penile girth with these devices. As for the treatment of ED. . . "Patients make a few attempts 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 ad is, no matter how happy the men and their girlfriends look on the bright banners advertising each 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.
Losing weight
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, visually making it smaller. Thanks to particularly severe cases, the term "buried penis syndrome" even appeared.
Being overweight can seriously complicate your life. Talk to your doctor to discuss whether losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing your exercise might help resolve your sexual problems. Often, the above methods really 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 make an intimate haircut. If you trim 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 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 evolve. Thanks in large part 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 one's penis size is unsatisfactory. "That's what sticks in our heads. You watch porn and all the actors have such huge penises. But remember 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: "Better to hold a bird in your hands than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. ""