There are some products on the market that claim to increase penis size.
Penis size is a sensitive topic, and according to some estimates 30% of men are dissatisfied with their own. This can cause you discomfort and you will need some method of penis enlargement.
For reference, according to a 2014 study on over 15, 000 men, the average penis length is 9 cm and the average erect penis length is 13 cm.
There are some products on the market that claim to increase penis size. While some may do what they claim, others are dangerous and should be avoided.
Effective methods of penis enlargement
While these methods may not permanently change the size of your penis, they can temporarily help, or at least create the illusion of a larger penis.
Pumps
Vacuum pumps can help increase the amount of blood that fills the penis during an erection, says Jessica Yih, MD, a urologist specializing in male sexual health at Ohio University's Wexner Medical Center. This can help you temporarily increase the size of your erection.
Yih says pumps are usually used in conjunction with a penis ring. Penis rings are placed around the base of the penis to keep the blood in the penis longer during an erection. Pumps will not permanently enlarge your penis.
Pills
If you have erectile dysfunction, medications can help. They do not increase the size of your penis, but they can stimulate blood flow to your penis, which can lead to larger and harder erections if you find it difficult to reach at all. This is because these drugs contain a chemical called a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, says Yih, which relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow. These medications must be prescribed by a doctor.
Aesthetic changes
There are a few more changes you can make that can enlarge your penis. "One simple solution is to trim the pubic hair, " says Judson Brandeis, MD, a private urologist. In addition, if you are overweight, losing weight can also increase your penis. "If you have significant fat in your lower abdomen, also called suprapubic fat pads, it can cover part of your penis, making it shorter. Losing weight can help you open your penis and regain its length, " says Yih.
Ways to avoid penis enlargement
Some augmentation methods are a waste of time and are simply ineffective. Other methods carry the risk of infection or side effects.
Lotions
Although you can find lotions and creams for penis enlargement on the market, Brandeis says that no scientific study has proven their effectiveness. Yih adds that these products are not FDA approved. For both of these reasons, you should stay away from penis enlargement lotions.
Stretch marks
Brandeis says there is a stretching technique called jelqing that manually stretches the penis, but says there is no scientific evidence to confirm its effectiveness. "By pulling out the penis, you loosen the supporting ligaments and allow the penis to descend lower in a relaxed state, but it is unlikely that the penis itself will become longer, " says Brandeis.
Injectable drugs
Fillers or emulsified ointment can be injected into the penis to increase girth, but not length, Brandeis said. However, this only lasts for about two years and can make the penis uneven because the glans penis is not affected. In addition, there is a risk of infection. All in all, this is not ideal.
In addition, Yih said that if the fillers are silicone, it can cause severe inflammation and scar tissue formation, which may require corrective surgery.
Penile Implants
Another option is implantation. Brandeis says that it is a piece of silicone in the shape of a taco that fits into the penis. The implant can increase the circumference and length of a flaccid penis by one to two centimeters, but the results can vary and there is a risk of infection.
This procedure is not for everyone. "Many patients say it's unnatural. If a man removes it, it's a disaster. The scar tissue is bad, the size of the penis is shorter, and the erection is not normal, " says Brandeis. He strongly discourages this operation.