Even for men with normal-sized penises, these headlines arouse genuine interest: "Is this really possible? Well, I don't really need it much, but still. . . " Is it worth saying that men who suffer from sexual dysmorphophobia penis (excessive concern about the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), perceive each 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 nothing! According to statistics, the average length (of the 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 to 15. 24 cm).
In a survey 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 partner. penis.
Seth Cohen, MD, a urologist at New York University 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 you most is: are you sure that your partners really want this? Or did they come up with it themselves? We tend to think about our partners' wishes towards them. But in reality it turns out that they don't care. They just they want sex, " Seth says.
Are you determined and are not convinced by our arguments? Below we present to your attention a list of the most popular procedures for enlarging the penis.
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 visually increases. "Imagine a suspension bridge whose pillars have been cut: that's how it works. But, in fact, I don't really recommend resorting to 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 taken from a donor's skin. It wraps under the skin of the penis (like seaweed that wraps sushi), thus increasing the girth of the organ.
By the way, Alloderm was originally not intended for such manipulations. This substance 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 penis girth, some doctors give their patients injections similar to those used to enlarge lips, lift eyebrows, and correct smile lines. "I have not performed such procedures, but I have seen it several times. It all depends on the substance used for the injection. Restylane and Juvederm have been tested several times. They are used as fillers for the cheeks, chin and other parts of the body. They are usually maintain their effect for six months. These substances have not been tested as well on the penis. We simply do not have data and we cannot say what the long-term result will be, " explains Cohen.
"The penis is a vascular organ full of smooth muscle. You may end up with something lumpy, bumpy, and blotchy—not what you expected, " 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 enhancement. It costs $13. 000. 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%. A pretty good result. And after two years, 81% of men reported "high" or "very high" satisfaction with their new sex life.
But despite this, the urologists who would approve such an intervention can be counted on the fingers of one hand. "Penal 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 warns that these types of 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 cables
The extender is tied to the penis (not in an erect position). It is necessary 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 to get 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; In this disease, the penis curves unnaturally.
Almost all men who participated in the RestoreX study had positive results. "With an increase in penis thickness, 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 performing them, the flaccid penis is stretched and massaged with fingers or a special device. But the result obtained is not permanent and such manipulations carry considerable risk. "I've had many patients come to me after jelqing barely holding back tears. Common consequences include a numb penis, torn 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.
Sneakers
Vacuum pumps work like a pump: they cause a rush of blood to the penis. But the resulting effect is short-term.
In the study, published in the journal BJU Interantional, 37 men participated. They used vacuum pumps for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What was the results? Absolutely impressive: the length of the penis increases slightly and the subjects themselves were not very satisfied with the experiment.
Trost does not recommend the use of 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 treating erectile dysfunction. . . patients make several attempts and then leave the device on the shelf" , says.
Tablets
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. No matter how attractive the advertising is, no matter how happy the men and their girlfriends look on the bright posters 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.
Weightloss
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 visually 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 exercise can help resolve your sexual problems. Often, the above methods have a positive effect and help to cope 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 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 accessories will help you achieve better results and avoid cuts in this extremely sensitive area.
Penis dysmorphophobia
This industry continues to evolve. Thanks in large part to porn and pop culture, men are literally obsessed. They develop unrealistic expectations about what a penis should look like.
Psychologists call it "small penis anxiety" or "penile dysmorphic disorder (PDD), " an irrational, unshakeable belief that penis size is unsatisfactory. "This is what sticks in our heads. You watch porn and all the actors have huge penises. But don't forget that they often use various tricks and get erections artificially. Don't believe everything you see on the screen, " concludes Cohen.
So what do we end up with? Let me paraphrase a well-known saying: "It is better to have a bird in your hands than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "