Even for guys with a normal-sized penis these headlines arouse genuine interest: "What, is it really possible? Well, I don't need it so much, but still. . . "It is worth saying that men suffering from dysmorphophobia of the penis (excessive concern about the size and shape of the penis, which has no particular basis), perceive each of these articles 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 (erect penis length) is 5. 16 inches (13. 11 cm). Almost 90% of men have a size that falls 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 percent of women said they were satisfied with the size of their partner's penis, but only 55 percent of men were satisfied with the size of their own. penis.
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 most is: are they sure that their partners really want it? Or did they make it up themselves? We tend to think about our partners' desires for them. But in reality it turns out that they don't care. They want just sex, " Seth says.
Are you determined and not convinced by our arguments? So we present to your attention a list of the most popular procedures for penis enlargement.
Surgical lengthening
During this procedure, the patient's suspensatory 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 off – that's how it works. But in reality, I really don't recommend doing this. 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 the donor's skin. It is wrapped 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. Cases of complications such as infections and skin necrosis are reported in the medical literature.
Injections
To increase the thickness of the penis, some doctors give their patients injections similar to those used to widen the lips, raise the 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 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 usually keep their effect for six months. These substances have not been tested that well on the penis. We simply don't have data and can't 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 at all what you hoped for, " warns Seth.
Installations
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 sheath 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 Penuma implants. What did the subjects achieve? The average indicator is as follows: the thickness of the penis increased by 56. 7%. A decidedly good result. And after two years, 81% of men said they were "high" or "very high" satisfied with their new sex life.
But despite this, you can count on one hand the number of urologists who would approve such an operation. "Penile implants are intended for men with erectile dysfunction that is not resolved by more conservative treatments, " says Landon Trost, MD, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Landon also warns that such 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.
Extensions
The extender is tied to the penis (not erect). You have to walk with him for a long time, usually several hours a day. This can really help, but you will have to wait several months for results. "Almost everything in our body can be lengthened, including the penis. People have been doing it for hundreds, if not thousands of years, " says Trost, who, among other things, is the creator of a device called RestoreX. The device is designed to help men suffering from Peyronie's disease: with this disease the penis curves unnaturally.
Almost all men who participated in the RestoreX study received positive results. "With increasing penis girth 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 risks. "I have had many patients come to me after jelqing, barely holding back tears. The most common consequences include numb penis, broken or strained arteries and veins, and erectile dysfunction, " warns Cohen. An impressive list, isn't it? 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-term.
The study, published in the journal BJU Interantional, involved 37 men. They used vacuum pumps for 20 minutes three times a week for six months. What were the results? Absolutely insignificant: the length of the penis increases slightly, and the subjects themselves were not very satisfied with the experiment.
Trost also advises against using pumps to treat erectile dysfunction, as the problem may only get worse. "We need to find out whether erectile dysfunction is the result of young men trying to increase penis girth with these devices. As for treating erectile dysfunction…Patients make several attempts and then put the device on the shelf, " he says he.
Pills
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. No matter how tempting the advertising is, no matter how happy the men and their girlfriends are on 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 can 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, making it visually smaller. In particularly serious cases, the name "buried penis syndrome" has even appeared.
Being overweight can seriously make your life difficult. Talk to your doctor to discuss whether losing weight, changing your diet, and increasing physical activity can help you resolve your sexual problems. Often the above methods actually 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 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 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 largely to porn and pop culture, men become literally obsessed with it. 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 not satisfactory. "This is what sticks 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 erection 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's better to have a cock in your hands than to go to the urologist with tears in your eyes. "