Methods of penis enlargement

There are a number of techniques designed to increase the size of the penis. Also known as male enhancement procedures, these techniques range from physical exercises to mechanical and surgical interventions. Some of these penis enlargement techniques have been exposed to be hoaxes while there is no scientific evidence to prove that the others are effective.

Surgical techniques for lengthening the penis (known as enhancement phalloplasty in medical terms) and widening it (medically known as girth enhancement) have been part of urologic literature for a long time.

Some popular penis enlargement solutions, usually advertised through the Internet, include pills, patches and ointments. However, a number of scientific analysis have discovered no dangerous contaminants in many penis enlargement pills. Another method that claims to enlarge the penis is that of Jelqing – exercises the smooth muscles and tissues of the penis in order to permanently achieve larger penis size

Standard penis size

Penis size is defined by the width and length of male genitalia. Measured from the penis tip to the abdomen, the circumference of an average penis is about 127 mm or 5 inches, while it is usually 127 to 178 mm or 5 to 7 inches long. Penis size can be judged only when it is erect. This is because men with a small flaccid penis often grow larger when erect, while those with a relatively large flaccid penis may not grow much larger upon arousal. Men often underestimate their penis size because of the effect of foreshortening while looking down. The accumulated fat at the base can also make the penis appear shorter. Sex education regarding the standard size of the penis often helps to remove misconceptions about what is considered to be medically normal.

Men's obsession with penis size has spawned a whole industry of products that claim to enlarge the penis.

The pros and cons of penis enlargement

If you look at the ‘big’ picture you can probably think of numerous advantages of having a bigger penis. A man will develop much needed confidence which will spill over to each and every part of his life. A bigger penis is a better penis because of the pleasure you can derive and offer. Penis enlargement helps you to lead a more satisfying sex life.

The only disadvantage that one could associate with a large penis is safety. Large penis sizes have an increased chance of being injured. All you need to do, to prevent this is to get comfortable with your size and take care.