Men's Sexual Health

“It shrinks in the cold!” – something not only George Costanza is familiar with, but also every man and person who has a penis.

While the erectile length can be blamed on your partner just not doing it for you, the question remains as to why the hell it’s so small when it’s flaccid?!

It’s barely 3 inches on a warm day, and you’ve seen many men that were clearly not growers but showers – so why is your flaccid penis so soft and the 9mm among tanks?

As most men know, the male body undergoes a very frightening phenomenon when a small and flaccid penis gets engulfed with blood, becoming erect and suddenly gaining girth, length and lives up to the term of erectile tissue.

Overall penis size is determined by genetics, overall health, body fat, and other medical factors such as blood circulation.

A penis requires blood to remain erect, thus poor blood supply will obviously mean a lesser penis or erection. It is thus crucial you remain as healthy as possible to keep hold of your inches.

What Determines Penis Size?

The average penis has a length of a flaccid penis stands at 3.61 inches, and increasing by 30% when erect to about 5.16 inches.

The penile tissue is comprised of two cylinder like tubes that become filled with blood when you are aroused, and the small penis becomes a big penis capable of producing semen. It is clear then, that having great blood flow is key to penis size.

Penis size is influenced by a great deal of things – but the biggest ones being genetics and general health. If your parents genetic data are to have a smaller flaccid penis, chances are you might have one too.

Even your parent’s hormonal levels play a role – medically reviewed journals show that a hormonal shortage of your mother whilst pregnant with you could have led to your lack of penis length.

Health also greatly dictates how big you are. Yes, PT class is coming back to bite you because more body fat has been linked to shorter flaccid length.

Having just 5% of bodyfat more than usual can have a significant impact on your penis length, and even just shaving your pubes can grant you an extra inch or two.

A study in 2009 found that bodyfat and obesity both negatively affect penis size but also erectile dysfunction.

What Makes A Flaccid Penis Small?

Contrary to popular believe, penile tissue (the penis) is not a muscle. It consists of two narrow chambers that determine the flaccid and erect dimensions.

When aroused, these fill with blood and an erection is achieved, allowing semen to exit the penis. However, most men still tend to be unsure if it is normal for penises to be that small when flaccid.

The simple answer is, a flaccid penis is that small because there is no excess blood flowing to it. As mentioned, the penis is not related to muscles – and therefor the size is completely dependent on blood flow.

A flaccid penis might also appear smaller due to external factors such as temperature and body fat.

Why Does My Flaccid Size Change So Much?

Since the average flaccid penis size is 3.61 inches, and about 5.16 inches when erect, there is quite a difference between the two extremes – but also many men will back the notion that the size varies great dependent on temperature, stress levels and even hydration; but why?

The reason why temperature has such a great influence is due to the constriction of blood vessels. One Urologist even claims that once temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit men could lose up to 50% of their size!

Now of course this claim hasn’t been medically reviewed by a study, and this shrinkage doesn’t last forever – luckily. Once temperatures rise the penile tissue will have greater access to oxygen and therefor gain back it’s size.

Another factor to consider is stress. External stress can wreck havoc on your body in regards to cortisol and general health markers, all of which can influence the size of your shaft.

Smoking and drinking can also contribute to this stress, potentially raising blood pressure by 20 percent. There are medical treatments for these kinds of stressors, however if the stress is psychologically induced, it might be best to look at therapy.

Will Stretching Devices Increase Flaccid Length?

Stretching devices attach to the male genitalia, and as the name suggests is a lengthening method.

This device has the claim of increasing the length of penises by 1.5 – 2 inches in just 3 months – granted you wear them a few hours a day. There are a range of these sexual devices available, with a couple of scientific research behind them.

Penile extender devices like quick extender pro works by attaching to the penile tissue and then stretches it to be longer. A 2010 review found these to be just as effective as surgery when it comes to erect length.

While this stretched tissue will only do justice for the length size, it will definitely increase the length of a flaccid penis as well – up to 2 inches even.

Surgical Enhancement Methods

In search of penis enlargement, men will sometimes turn to the medical world. Surgeries to enhance the penis do exist – however only one is cleared by the FDA – Penuma.

Penuma is the act of doctors placing a piece of medically safe silicone into your flaccid penis, with reports saying the average penile length increase was 1.5 – 2.5 inches – flaccid and erect.

Things you need to keep in mind is the fact that you need to be circumcised and you will need to abstain from sex for a number of weeks. While this growth is great, it comes with risks such as scarring, nausea and even stroke – and does not aid in circumference increase.

The next surgical method is by a Fat Transfer Treatment. Doctors remove fat from one part of your body, execute a cleaning procedure on the fat, and deposit this fat at the base of your penis.

This penile lengthening method has not been through a lot of University grade studies, however a 2019 study did find that the fat grafting did affect penile length and girth- up to 6.5%.

This procedure relies on stem cells within the fat to ignite penile growth. Unfortunately, these fat treatments are not always successful, and carry drawbacks like abstaining from sex, pain whilst having sex or permanent scarring.

The last surgery lengthening method is called Suspensory ligament division surgery – or ligamentolysis.

This penis therapy won’t do anything for your girth, as doctors simply cut a ligament that allows the penis to hang more freely – so while it doesn’t technically make your penis bigger, it does make a small penis look longer.

While all these procedures are mostly safe, only 30 – 65% of men who receive these enlargement procedures are actually happy with the results.

Can Supplements Help Increase Penis Size?

Even though most men on earth fall within the average flaccid length of penises, many men will turn to supplements or pills as a treatment for their small John. There might actually be some medical truth to this.

Viagra was never intended to increase the erect length – and it doesn’t. Though, if you took supplements that made you healthier, lowered your blood pressure and cholesterol; that might work.

Using supplements as a treatment has very little scientific articles backing it. However, there are a range of supplements that might help. Turmeric has plenty of anti inflammatory properties, with some data suggesting it could help lower hypertension and cholesterol.

Research also shows that Ashagandha Root might enhance your natural testosterone. There are men who uses natural supplements like ashwagandha for penile growth and have shown promise of a boost in their blood flow to the penis. Another supplement treatment some men use, is using Nitric Oxide boosters to relax their arteries.

Since the flaccid length and erect length are mostly determined by blood flow (after genetics), data shows that nitric oxide relaxes arteries slightly resulting in better blood flow.

While the average penile length is constant, by using nitric oxide boosters such as Citrulline Malate or Arginine, you could potentially increase the size of your penis.

Vacuum Pump for Flaccid Penis

Another method you can consider is vacuum pumps, which are a phenomenal medical treatment for sexual impotence.

You can try using penile pump devices for lengthening the flaccid, as they have also been reviewed for penile growth properties.

You’re Probably Normal

Men will almost always doubt their sexual power or authority – it’s part of society. However, this image is not always one that is accurate.

Penises come in all shapes and sizes, and almost all flaccid penises are smaller than erect ones. This is not a reflection on your sexual ability – hence the term “Grower not a shower”.

Men should be proud of who they are, and so should you. More than 50 percent of all men do doubt themselves in a sexual way – and that is way too high of a percentage.

Your penile tissue is most probably completely normal and average. Be happy about that – portray the image that you are a man happy and content with who you are.

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A bigger penis has often been associated with masculinity, higher testosterone, wealth, success, and more sexual partners.

The largest penis ever recorded is hanging off of Roberto Esquivel Cabrera, hailing from Mexico, whose penis measures 18.9 inches – a lot to be jealous of!

The average penis ranges from 5.1 – 5.5 inches when erect, however this can be influenced greatly by external factors. Factors include genetics, sexual injuries, blood pressure, body fat tissue, and so forth.

A 2006 Study titled “Does size matter? Men’s and women’s views on penis size across the lifespan” delved into the satisfaction rates of how men and women felt about the penises in their lives.

Only 55% of men were satisfied, and a staggering 45% wanted it larger! In contrast, 85% of women were satisfied with their partners penis size.

What Determines The Overall Size?

Firstly, genetics come into play here too, lending you an advantage that something as simple as shaving off pubic hair or something as invasive as penis enlargement surgery would never come close to.

The length, girth, and size of your penis can largely be determined by what your predecessors were packing, and when compared to the average penile length, your genetics might just be what sets you apart from the masses.

Your cultural origin might not always play such a big role as the internet may have you believe – a 2004 Study found that race has very little influence over the size of your member down under; and that the proportions you have are purely a role of the genetic dice.

Still struggling with a less-than-average length? Don’t blame your genes just yet. Other factors like hormones (which are largely dependent on lifestyle and will be touched on next), your nutrition choices, your physical fitness, and whether or not you have underlying medical conditions that could affect your penis, all play a role completely separate from anything hereditary.

What Role Do Hormones Play?

Testosterone is the predominant male hormone, responsible for male characteristic developments, muscle growth, body hair growth, deepening of the voice and sex drive.

Low testosterone has been linked to depression, anxiety, poor general health, and of course problems in bed.

A simple way to naturally increase your erection size, is to increase your testosterone levels. Higher testosterone levels have been hypothesized to be an enlargement method by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Sleeping more than 8 hours, working out a few hours per week, and decreasing the amount of fatty tissue you have can all contribute to higher testosterone levels, and could help to make your penis bigger.

Eating a diet higher in seafood such as Oysters, Shellfish, Tuna, and Beef could increase testosterone, giving you a better erection, better health, and make you a little bit more irresistible to your partner.

Not having enough Luteinizing Hormone limits the amount of natural testosterone you produce. Your mother might not have produced enough hCG whilst in pregnancy, causing the fetus to not develop with enough testosterone.

Some males suffer from the condition known as Androgen Insensitivity. This condition makes them slightly less responsive to testosterone, causing the symptoms associated with low testosterone.

Trying to control the amount of estrogen you have might also help, as higher estrogen counts in males have been linked to more fatty tissue, inflammation and depression.

Estrogen is primarily a female hormone, and while males do need some estrogen, too much can be detrimental on the activities you and your partner engage in.

Ensure Your Environment Is Penis Safe

Chemicals in the environment around you can influence your endocrine system, which determines your genes and hormones. These chemicals are known as pollutants, and include chemicals such as pesticides and plasticizers.

Studies published in 2015 and 2016 found that exposing a mother and her fetus to these pollutants can cause male genital birth defects.

There are some myths connected to male sexuality, such as that Masturbation will decrease the measurements of the penis. This is not true, it is also not true that shoe size or height determines the male’s penis measurements.

How to make PP bigger easily?

A larger erection is definitely something most men want, and a 2012 study found that women who achieve orgasm from vaginal stimulation over clitoral stimulation prefer a larger penis as well.

Men often use pills (we’re sure one or two popular brands come to mind) to help increase the size of their penis, without any real knowledge whether it will work or not.

The simplest way of increasing your penis size is to shave your pubic hair. This won’t necessarily increase the actual size of your penis, but visually, pubic hair can be very fluffy and invasive – you might be hiding a few inches down there and you wouldn’t even know it.

Losing weight will also do the same, making your penis look bigger aesthetically by revealing previously hidden inches. As a way to increase the bulk of penis, these are very easy and extremely safe.

The average male has between 18-24% bodyfat. The most commonly heard medical advice will be losing weight through a healthier diet or even a medical intervention method such as liposuction to remove excess weight.

Not only will this make sex more pleasurable, but it’s an effective method to increase blood flow and leads to a bigger penis.

Another simple treatment would be to decrease the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol can also decrease blood flow, making it harder for your flaccid penis to become engorged and become erect. Eating a diet higher in fiber and higher in plant proteins might be a treatment for a small penis.

Pills That Could Increase Penis Size

Different herbs and remedies have been used for centuries as penis enlargement methods.

Medicinal advice and practice have improved over the years and some supplements might actually increase the size of your penis, both when flaccid and erect.

Improving of general health will of course massively help to increase your penis size and girth.

If you want to avoid surgery, supplements that can act as penile extenders include ZMA (A mixture of Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6), Ashwaganda Root, Testo Tribulis, Sildenafil, and Yohimbine, provided you do not have any side effects from these supplements.

Other products that can help with penis enlargement are more fitness orientated. Caffeine, Green Tea, Chromium Picolinate, Turmeric Curcumin, Omegas, and a Protein Shake may all increase fat loss and health, enabling better sexual health and make your penis look larger.

Some pills on the market are specifically designed to increase your sexuality and perhaps even act as one of those penile extenders. Pills containing horny Goat Weed, Maca powder, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Riboflavin.

There is not a massive amount of evidence that these work, however Vitamin B6 can lower Progesterone, which in large quantities is not great for the male genitalia. This is of the more safer methods for penile growth, however you should check with your GP first.

Stretching Methods To Make Your Penis Bigger

Many men are not satisfied by their penis length, which leads to the avoidance of sex, a presence of anxiety, struggles with loneliness, and depression. Erectile dysfunction is another problem many men struggle with.

A flaccid penis whilst trying to engage in sex is a sure fire way to be punishing on the male’s emotional and mental health.

Failure to reach a full erection affects 5-15% of all men, and general trouble in the pubic area affect more than 50% of men throughout their lives.

A popular method to increase your penis size, is to use an all day penis stretcher. Using penile extension device like sizegenetics have claim to increase the overall dimensions of the penis by creating micro tears in the muscle tissue, caused by using penile traction equipment to stretch the penis towards the end of the penile tissue. Doing this, the micro tears will be flushed with blood and appear engorged and therefor larger.

Another method is Jelqing, which has been studied extensively to measure it against other methods to increase penis length. A 2011 study found that traction devices did result in an average increase in penis length of 1 inch, if the devices were worn for 9 hours a day, for 3 months.

Another 2011 study found that techniques such as traction devices resulted in increased penis dimensions comparable to that of surgeries; thus there is evidence that Jelqing does in fact work.

Side effects of such penis enlargement methods include pain, bruising, excess scar tissue, and even erectile dysfunction. You can use men enlarging gels to alleviate friction when massaging. Keep in mind that Jelqing should only be performed cautiously and safely.

Treating  Peyronie’s Disease With Stretching Exercises

Peyronie’s disease is a condition where the penis is bent at an angle, starting around the base of the penis, causing a disproportionate look at how big your penis is.

This can not only cause sex to be extremely uncomfortable, but might be a sign that the penis has undergone some form of trauma, affecting sexual health by potentially causing erectile dysfunction.

A simple cure for Peyronie’s disease is to do stretching exercises whilst the penis is flaccid, a few times a day. By doing so, you could not only make your penis bigger by slightly straightening it out, but also make your penis look more “normal”.

Another method to try is to stretch the penis whilst getting an erection. Getting a penis implant could also help, but more on this later.

Do Penis Pumps Increase The Length Of The Penis?

Firstly, penile vacuum pump devices are meant as a method to combat erectile dysfunction.

A plastic tube device is placed over the penis with a constriction ring placed around the base of the penis, and either via a battery powered suction or a hand pump the penis is pumped to help maintain an erection.

Whilst erection pump devices are very effective for this situation, there is little evidence to suggest this device will make your penis look bigger than it already is.

Vacuum pump for men are relatively safe to use, however you are still at risk of bleeding – and it is also not advised to use these pumps if you are suffering from sickle cell anemia.

How About Penis Enlargement Surgery?

Penis enlargement surgery, also known as Penuma, has been the only FDA approved surgery to increase penis size.

It can be quite expensive, costing upwards of USD$15 000, and even worse, is not covered by your medical aid.

Doctors place a piece of medical grade silicone into your penis, increasing both the length and girth of your penis.

This procedure claims to increase the length of your penis by 1.5 – 2.5 inches, with more than 80% of men claiming they were happy with the results of their male enhancement.

Another surgery method of penis enhancement via surgery is to simply have surgeon remove fat cells from one part of the body and inject them into the penis to increase girth of the person’s penis, possibly also adding a few inches, known as Fat Grafting.

The cells are purified and contain a certain stem cell that could increase blood flow and spark growth.

Fat grafting seems promising, and has the added benefit that the tissue will not reject the fat cells, since they come from the same body. The recovery time after the surgery is anything from 2 weeks to a full month, whilst no sexual activity is advised.

The last surgical method to make your penis bigger is to cut the suspensory ligament that attaches the penis to the pubic bone.

Surgeons will then move skin from the abdomen to the penile shaft as well, by doing so the penis will appear longer as the penis can hang more freely thanks to the ligament being cut -this procedure is unlikely to result in an increased girth.

What Are Penis Injections?

These injections are mostly comprised of a compound known as Trimix – a mixture of three chemicals alprostadil, phentolamine, and papaverine.

Trimix is only one of three penis injections you could use, and when injected into the penile muscle, it causes the smooth muscle to relax thus increasing blood flow.

Multiple men are advocates that this causes an erection, at which point they can have sex with their partner. This however is not a method a form of male enhancement, as it would not increase the dimensions of your penis.

Even thought Trimix is a medical grade compound, it can still have side effects. Priapism can follow the injection, which is a painful erection that lasts for hours.

It is also advised that men who suffer from leukemia or sickle cell anemia avoid this treatment.

How Do Penis Implants Work?

Penis implants are medical devices inserted into the penis to act as a penile extender, especially to help in the process of getting an erection.

Some men do claim that this is quite a painful procedure, but quite a few gentlemen claim to have an increase in the size and girth of their penis after the implant- however these extenders are more for men who struggle to achieve an erection.

These implants are relatively expensive as well, ranging from $16 000 to $19 000, and are not covered by medical aids.

The time you need to take off from sex after getting the implant, is also quite long – upwards of 8 weeks. A bonus however, is that the implant is invisible and no one will be able to tell you have it.

Penis Fillers

Fillers are injected into the sides of the penis, and increase the girth of the penis. These fillers are a minimally invasive method against your losing battle, and the fillers are more often than not comprised of hyaluronic acid, as they are safer than others since they dissolve easy.

Penis fillers are a fairly safe method, with 90% of patients having good results within 2 weeks after receiving the fillers.

Are You Trying To Fix Your Insecurity, Or Help Your Sex Partner?

Every man is nervous about going to bed with their partner for the first time, having anxiety of whether or not they will be good or large enough.

More often than not this fear is not necessary, and is simply your insecurities playing tricks on your mind.

Unless your partner specifically requests that you undergo treatment for an increase in penis size (and even then you should only make decisions to do something about your size if you really want to, and if you are medically fit to do so), there should be very little reason for you to consider it. Penis enlargement methods might sometimes be very invasive, and dangerous at that.

Sometimes It’s Better Being Happy With What You Have

There are various mental attributes associated with the feeling that your length and girth might not be enough for your partner.

These are more often than not grounded in insecurities and could easily be fixed with some mental adjustments – investing in your mental health just might be the best treatment. The safest and best advice there is for penis enlargement, is losing weight.

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Growing up was never easy.

The raging hormonal fluctuations, the constant itching from hair growth, the spontaneous growth in height and weight, and of course the increase in testosterone levels.

Puberty hits us all as children but all very different, the average age for male puberty being 12 years old. Most men continue to grow in their puberty state till they are 16 years old, but this can go on until they are 18 years old. But is this true for the penis as well?

Normal penis growth begins to accelerate at the beginning of puberty, to the age of 18 years old – with the vast amount of the development taking place from the ages of 12 – 15. The penis can be found to continue growing until the age of 21 in some males.

Testosterone and Growth Hormone is associated with male attributes such as deepening of the voice, muscular development, body hair growth, the size and color development of the testicles, and is also the primary driving force behind penile growth.

Testosterone and Growth Hormone continues to rise in the male body until they are 20 years old, thus it is not uncommon for some men to have penis growth in this part of their life as well. Sill, many men – if not most – are still quite shy about their penile length, especially fearing if they might have a micropenis.

What Determines Penis Growth?

As mentioned earlier, testosterone does play a role in penile growth.

When in the womb, testosterone is produced by the developing testicular organs, and is converted into Dihydrogentestosterone (DHT) in the penis.

This significantly increases penis growth, and testicular development as it is a much stronger version of testosterone.

Once the child is born, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is mainly responsible for penis growth. HGH peaks in younger ages, and with time begins to taper off from the age of 25 years old.

For the penis to have development, sufficient HGH needs to be present. Data suggests that if you do not have enough HGH as a child, your penis will grow less than 0.5 inches per year.

What Determines Total Penis Size?

Penile length is something that troubles upwards of 45% of men, and sexual data shows most of them wish they could increase the length or girth.

This is actually not something to be shy of, as the average penis size is 5.1 – 5.5 inches, compared to the average female preferred penis size of 6.3 – 6.4 inches.

This is primary evidence as to why some men are considering male enlargement procedures.

The penile tissue is comprised of two cylinder like tubes, when aroused there is blood flow into these cylinders and the flaccid penis increases in size to become an erect penis.

The main determining factor for penile length, is genetics. The genetics you inherit from your parents, more so the X chromosome, will significantly influence the length of your penile tissue.

Data indicates that other factors that influence penis size, are hormones such as DHT and HGH, bodyfat level, the amount of pubic hair you have, and trauma to the penis. Another small determining factor is the actual size of your body.

A single study published in early 2021 found a correlation between height and penis length, the claim being that taller men have a bigger penis size.

What Roles Do Testosterone And Growth Hormone Play In Male Sexuality?

Testosterone is the main male hormone, with the average healthy male producing 240-950 ng/dl but data suggests it can be as high as 1200 ng/dl in puberty.

This begins to lower with age, after the age of 30 a lot of men are going to their GP and receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is a Testosterone Injection to mimic that of normal Testosterone levels.

Testosterone is responsible for various male attributes. Sperm production, libido, muscle and bone strength, and some is aromatized into estrogen. Having either low or high Testosterone is unhealthy, causing hair loss or body hair growth, reduced or increased sex drive, blood pressure issues, and has been linked to various cancers.

Human Growth Hormone is responsible for overall human growth. HGH is responsible for functions such as growth, body composition in regards to muscle growth, aging, and can even improve your quality of life.

Having sufficient growth hormone is essential and having low HGH can have symptoms such as fat gain, increase risk of disease, and overall poor quality of life. HGH is also a driving factor in penile growth, and there is possible evidence that HGH supplements could increase penis size.

Can I Increase My Testosterone Levels?

The notion that increased testosterone will make you more of a man has been around for decades.

Bodybuilders are known for using the stuff and they just ooze manliness, walking with massive size.

While a deficiency in either of these two will be detrimental to health, having a tiny bit more can always be better right? The data will show us…

In search of higher testosterone, it is often a response to take wild supplements or begin doing MMA. Increasing testosterone is fairly simple and straight forward – start living like a healthy man would.

Training with resistance weights has been shown to increase your levels, as well as losing bodyfat. Eating a diet lower in unhealthy fat also helps, and trying to manage stress can also help.

Foods that can also possibly increase natural testosterone are seafood, ginger, and eggs. Increasing testosterone by a large amount will be difficult without getting treatment from a doctor.

There are procedures you can take to have your test levels tested if you think they might be low. Hormonal Replacement Therapy is the one often used.

Can I Increase My Growth Hormone Levels?

Increasing human growth hormone is a lot more difficult than increasing natural testosterone production.

HGH can be increased by following a fasting diet. Intermittent fasting is a diet in which you fast for a long period throughout the day, and follow that by a small feeding window.

Following a intermittent fasting (IF) diet can increase HGH levels by 300%. 16/8 is the most common of these procedures, and scientific articles do state that this diet does not only increase HGH, but also leads to limited fat gain, and better health markers.

Other ways to increase HGH is by optimizing sleep, reducing stress, and consuming less sugars.

Supplements To Increase Penis Size

Supplements are a exponentially rising market, with some of these magic pills being wonders – and some being bust.

The treatment these provide varies greatly, and are apparently a cheaper and safer alternative to surgical enhancement.

The supplements that do actually have science backing them in regards to helping you sexually, are often Vasodilators.

These provide Nitrogen to the body, and allows veins to dilate, causing more blood flow. Both Arginine and Citrulline can increase this, which can help in achieving fuller and bigger erections. The vasodilator creams otc available in the market right now contain natural ingredients that can help you get larger erected penis.

Ashwaganda does have some supporting science, with one study that a 675 mg/d dose for 90 days administration resulted in a 17% boost in Testosterone.

Taking a Multivitamin, Vitamin D, and a Vitamin B supplementation have all been linked to an increase in test levels. Be sure to check with your GP if you are primed to take these, as taking too much of one supplement can be detrimental.

Can Exogenous Growth Hormone Act As Penis Enlargement Technique?

The most common administration of HGH is to children with a HGH deficiency, patients with renal failure, patients who suffer from Turner syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome.

The size of their deficiency will determine the dosage they require, as production of your own HGH varies greatly from person to person.

There has been some medical research to use HGH as a sexual aid, and to help with penis length.

Research published in 1983 does show exogenous HGH administration resulted in increased penile length, and there was even sufficient response from the testicular area. It is still unclear if this procedure will work for adults as well.

Taking growth does have severe side effects though. Decreased insulin sensitivity has been strongly associated with this hormonal therapy, which can worsen your body composition and then decrease your penis size.

Joint and muscle pain, increased risk of some cancers, spike in bodyweight, and carpet tunnel syndrome are all possible effects of exogenous HGH.

Are There Free Or Cheap Methods To Increase Penile Length?

You can begin to increase the size of your penis, today even – you can even do it right now. Live healthier.

There is sufficient evidence that high fat mass, high blood pressure and high cholesterol is directly linked to a smaller penis.

Your health is incredibly important, and exercising a few times per week, losing some weight, and lowering saturated fat intake can all lead to better penile health. This will all also improve your sexual function, as research has found that looking and feeling healthier can lead to better sex.

Another relatively safe way to grow your penile size are enhancement methods such as the use of penis stretching device. Using something like an andro penis extender regularly, it works by stretching your penis, causing tiny tears and bruises in the penis. This damage in combination with more blood to heal this damage, causes the penis to swell and lead to penis enlargement.

Others do jelqing or penis massages. However, these can have side effects in your sexual health, as it can cause scar tissue build up, pain, and not as effective. It is important to check with your GP as some claim this method can be extremely intrusive, and can alter the function of the penile tissue.

What About Penis Enlargement Surgery?

Penis enlargement surgery is the medical practice of surgically altering the composition of the penis to increase the length or girth.

There are a few medical surgeries available, all having their drawbacks and benefits.

The main three main surgeries are Penuma (only FDA approved surgery), Fat Grafting, and Suspensory Ligament Alteration.

The Penuma treatment can significantly improve your penile length, anywhere from 1.5 – 2.5 inches. More than 80% of men are happy with the results of this surgery, as the procedure is simply the act of inserting a medical grade silicone into your penis. Unfortunately, this treatment can run you $15 000 in costs.

Fat grafting is a great medical treatment, as fat is taken from one part in the body, cleaned, and then injected into the penis. These fat cells also contain stem sells, which can initiate penile tissue development.

Since the fat cells are from the same body, there is relatively little chance that the body will reject them. The surgery is also quite expensive, and not covered by medical aid.

The last surgery is cutting the Suspensory Ligament. Seems like the most intrusive procedure for penis enlargement. Cutting this ligament will allow the penis to appear larger, and in combination with the fact that the penis hangs more freely now is a great penis enlargement procedure.

Help, I Have A Micropenis

A micropenis is a penis that is shorter than 3 inches in length, and scientific research shows that 0.6% of men suffer from this condition.

While surgical penis enlargement is the first thing that springs to mind, medical personal will rather prefer hormonal administration for a micropenis.

A micropenis is often noticed in children, as the development of penile length has been greatly documented and doctors know which penises will need penile enhancement.

Hormonal replacement therapy will include applying Testosterone cream to the penile area, however this administration is mostly effective before or during puberty. Doctors expect the micropenis to grow by up to 3.5 inches following this procedure.

HRT will function as a replacement for the low testosterone level in some boys. This can be as a result of the mother not producing enough human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) while carrying the male baby, or the male fetus not producing enough testosterone.

A micropenis is nothing to be ashamed of, as the sexual function of the penis is still perfectly normal. Males who have a micropenis can still orgasm, masturbate, and urinate just like other penises. However, if you still do not feel like you are happy, reach out to your local GP for medical treatment.

Help Again Please, I Have Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the condition where the penis is unable to become or stay erect whilst trying to engage in sexual activity.

This condition can affect more than 55% of men across their life. The main causes of ED differs from person to person, but is often hormonal imbalance, hypertension, or even just anxiety.

By living healthier, you are also at a much lower risk of ED. The very first treatment for ED is to live healthy. Giuliano et al. found that 67% of high blood pressure patients, have some form of ED. Following a strict regime of exercise and diet is the simplest method to combat ED, and maintain a healthier penile functionality.

Porn addiction is also sometime linked to ED, and various men claim that porn does alter their sex life – and not always in a good way. Some men also have the claim that using psychological focus methods in response to their ED could potentially help. Sexual function of either sex can be negatively affected by pornography as it does not represent normal sex.

There is of course a surgical solution. A penile implant is placed in the penis, and an external cylinder is used to keep the penis erect enough for sex to take place. Compared to using pills such as Viagra, this might seem extremely intrusive. This procedure might even alter the length of your penis, but the data is inconclusive.

Another method is by using penile vacuum pump devices. These male ed pumps work to treat erection problems in men by inserting the male genitals into a cylinder. The vacuum causes blood to fill in the penile, thus engorging a bigger erection.

Is My Penis Normal?

9 out of 10 times, yes. Penises come in all shapes and sizes, some have curls, and some even have exponential growth from a flaccid penis to an erect penis.

Many men are concerned about their penis, and search for ways of penis enlargement or sexual enhancement, however most of the times men are perfectly adequate.

As children, men are told the function of a male is to be dominant, in charge and that there is in fact a “normal”.

Truth is, there isn’t. In search of being better, the primary goal should be becoming a better person overall, compared to just trying to grow your penis size. While women do prefer a bigger penis, they also claim to not like a penis size that is too big.

Size and length might not even be the most important thing, as height, face symmetry and wealth all play a role in attractiveness.

Your penis size is completely adequate, and if you’re still unsure, see your doctor about possibly getting surgical penis enlargement. Remember, you’re more than just a penis.

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