Penis enlargement
Penis enlargement
Penis enlargement, or male enhancement, refers to a variety of techniques intended to increase the size of the human penis. Some methods aim to increase total length, others work on the shaft's girth, and yet others the glans size. Techniques include surgery, supplements, ointments, patches, and physical methods like pumping, jelqing, and traction.
Pronunciation
- /ˈpiːnɪs ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
Etymology
The term "penis enlargement" is self-explanatory, with "penis" derived from the Latin word for "tail" and "enlargement" stemming from the Old French "enlargier", meaning "to make larger".
Techniques
- Surgery: There are several surgical treatments, most of which carry a risk of significant complications. Procedures range from manual exercises to stretching devices and surgical procedures, with reports of successes and failures globally.
- Supplements: Various pills and creams promising to enlarge penis size by inflating blood vessels in the penis or by stretching the skin of the penis.
- Physical methods: Various physical techniques claim to increase penis size, including penis pumps, penis weights, jelqing, and traction.
Related terms
- Penis pump: A device that is fitted over the penis, with the aim of increasing the size of the erection by sucking air out of the cylinder.
- Jelqing: A physical-therapy technique, intended to achieve "natural penis enlargement" by increasing blood pressure and circulation.
- Traction: A technique in which a penile extender is used to stretch the penis over time.
Risks and complications
Penis enlargement procedures carry risks, including permanent numbness, reduced sexual pleasure, erectile dysfunction, scarring, and dissatisfaction with results. Most medical professionals agree that penis enlargement surgery carries unnecessary risks and uncertainties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Penis enlargement
- Wikipedia's article - Penis enlargement
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