You may have heard that there are many different ways to increase the size of your penis, and especially your girth. Some of these may be true, but many of them are false. Superstitions and bad medical advice have been circulating for centuries regarding this issue.
In this guide, you’ll go through some of the common claims about how to increase girth size. You’ll find out whether the rumors have any basis in truth, or whether they’re baseless (or even likely to cause erectile dysfunction).
After that, you’ll get a better look at the medical treatments that have been approved to treat cosmetic issues.
Can You Increase Girth With…
Pills and Creams
There is currently no evidence that you can increase the girth of your penis by using pills and creams. These claims come from all over the world. Some of them go back to old folk beliefs, while others are based on exaggerated claims around newer lab chemicals.
Many vitamins, herbs, hormones, minerals, and other supplements have been heavily tested to determine if they had enlargement properties. Testers were more likely to find instead that the substances contained pesticides, lead, animal droppings, and dangerous bacteria.
Penis Pumps
Penis pumps have existed as a product for decades now. This device works as a tube that fits over the penis. The pumping mechanism is used to create a vacuum that draws blood into the penis, causing swelling.
These devices are used by some people to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, though doctors will likely recommend alternatives. They may help in the development of erections, but they have never been shown to increase the size of the penis.
While these devices have been available for a while, not all of them are built safely. If you care about protecting your sexual health, these tools are best avoided.
Stretching Exercises
Some old and new girth techniques work by manipulating the skin of the penis. It may be stretched from the base to the tip, with the intention of causing strain on the skin. Those who believe in these methods often think that the penis will grow larger or thicker in response to constant stretching.
Exercises like jelqing are difficult to study, as they are typically used during adolescence, when effects cannot be easily separated from natural growth. Whatever effects it may have during puberty, there is no evidence that it can help increase the size or girth of an erect penis in adulthood.
Traction Devices
These devices work on the same principle as the stretching exercises that you learned about in the previous section. However, these devices take it a step further by holding the stretch with a weight or frame. The device is worn hours per day in order to possibly achieve stretching.
The testing on this particular method is highly inconclusive. One study has suggested that it’s possible to achieve between 1 cm to 3 cm in growth om trials where participants had to wear these devices for between four to nine hours a day.
Similar to penis pumps, there are safety concerns to be considered even if you are interested in the potential for results. No doctor’s groups that deal with the genitals or urinary system recommend these devices.
Special Diets
Many cultures around the world have beliefs about particular foods or restrictive diets that are thought to result in more penis growth.
These ideas may have come from ancient observers seeing the necessity of good nutrition in achieving full adult size (this does not apply only to the penis but also to height and other marks of health).
Young men who are malnourished during puberty may see puberty delayed or may have diminished hormone production until the time puberty is completed, resulting in a smaller penis.
However, there is no one nutrient that will ensure full growth during puberty. That comes from a good supply of all important nutrients. After puberty, there is no evidence that any diet can affect penis size in any measurable way.
What Girth Treatments Really Work?
There are girth treatments that really work and have visible changes. These are treatments that have been reviewed and approved by the FDA and other medical authorities. Years of research and development have gone into making these treatments as effective and noninvasive as possible.
Penile Shaft Girth Enlargement
You can increase the girth of the shaft through several treatments that are designed to provide extra circumference with permanent fillers. Fillers are small, shaped silicone molds that are gently injected into the skin.
When permanent fillers are used to correct girth issues, they are often combined in groups to ensure that the new girth appears balanced and natural around the penis. When changes are made to the shaft, the glans area is often also targeted.
Penile Glans (or Penile Head) Girth Enlargement
Glans enlargement procedures increase the visible size of the glans. This treatment is often used to deal with glans that are naturally undersized or have an unpleasant shape to the person choosing care.
Simultaneous penile glans and penile shaft treatments are often recommended to ensure that the new growth created with the fillers isn’t disproportional.
Glans issues are difficult to treat, as there is very little spare skin for solutions to be applied in this area. Substantial changes may require follow-up treatments to achieve the best possible appearance.
Penile Implants
Penile implants, or balloon devices, are implants designed to help with erectile dysfunction. They also act to increase the appearance of girth.
During the procedure, it is placed into the deep portions of the Penile Shaft into the Corpora Cavernosa. Once inserted, the patient can have an erection on demand by simply pumping up the balloon. The pump is typically placed into the scrotal area for ease of access.
It is not recommended to get a penile implant prior to medical therapy. Once the penile implant is inserted, it can damage the Corpora Cavernosa or deep inside the penile shaft, and you will no longer have the option for medical therapy due to the disruption.
Scrotal (Sac) Enlargement or Enhancement
Men don’t only care about a large shaft; many men (and their partners) appreciate the value of a large scrotum. Scrotal enhancement procedures alter the scrotal skin area’s size, shape, and tension. People may choose to undergo this procedure for many reasons, including age-related changes.
Scrotal enhancement involves the insertion of filler material into the scrotal skin that will ultimately result in collagen formation and enlargement. The filler material is not inserted near the testicles, nor does the filler ever come in contact with the testicles.
These are just a few treatments currently available to address age-related issues with girth and appearance. You may have noticed that many of these treatments are minimally invasive.
There are many alternatives to invasive procedures now, and you should explore them with a professional if you are interested in finding out what’s possible for penile girth augmentation.
Learn More About Girth Enhancement Procedures and Schedule a Consultation Today
Now you know how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to achieving real penile girth enhancement without threatening your sexual function or sexual health. You know that many treatments with centuries of history have been unable to produce any evidence that they work.
You’re also familiar with the real cosmetic procedures that are used for genital enhancement. You understand how these treatments can increase the appearance of girth on an erect or flaccid penis. Those treatment options are just the beginning.
Treatments are available for many other cosmetic issues and even penis disorders that cause issues with sexual performance. Learn more about our complete set of services, here.
Get started with any of our treatments by contacting us directly. Just let us know about your issues. If we can help, we’ll schedule a consultation where you can meet directly with a doctor who can answer all of your questions and plan your solutions.
