Penis enlargement has been a thriving industry ever since the first commercial penis pump was introduced by Otto Ledever in 1917. Even before then, penis enlargement methods were passed down from one generation to the next and a variety of methods date back to ancient Egypt and the Orient. In many cases, the same enlargement methods used by generations of the past remain in use today. Many penis traction devices, for example, work on the same scientific principles employed by those in ancient Egypt where men would hang small weights on the end of their penis. The weights would be worn throughout the day and the slow, steady pressure of being pulled down would – over time – add some length to the penis.
The methods used for penis enlargement today have been updated. Traction and elongation devices have been designed to be both more comfortable for users and more effective overall. Other methods to enlarge the penis have been refined, modernized and are the subject of a number of research projects and publications. The options for enlargements now grow each year as emerging research and newer technologies give men more choice. With so many choices and so much on the horizon, how can men decide which method is right for them?
Know Your Options
The first step to choosing a penis enlargement method is to understand what your choices are. In addition to some traditional options, newer methods have been developed as well as different takes on traditional devices.
- Penis Traction – Penis traction is one of the most common forms of enlargement. The penis is stretched out over a long period of time in order to gain inches in length. These devices must be used carefully and cautiously. Specific exercises to make the tissue more pliable must be performed before and after each session with the device for best results.
- Vacuum Pumps – Penis pumps are another well known device, though many men don’t know they can be used to permanent size gain. Traditionally, pumps have been used in order to take advantage of the instant added girth they provide. Many men, however, have found that using the pumps as part of a set regimen alongside specific exercises improves blood flow and retention to the penis over time, resulting in permanent long term gains.
- Exercises – Various physical routines such as jelqing and penis weights have been used for centuries. In some cases, exercises, weight routines and other physical therapy methods from across the globe have been brought together and used in combination with one another in order to achieve the best results possible.
- Surgery – The most drastic of all enlargement methods, surgery is coming increasingly popular as new cosmetic methods are being developed. Currently, there are a handful of surgical options to increase both length and girth, but this method is seen as the most prohibitive due to the high price tag as well as potential complications.
Choosing the Right Method
Once you’ve decided that enlarging your penis is what you need in order to improve your sex life, choosing a method should be done carefully. Most methods will only be able to address one aspect of growth – either length or girth – but not both. Determine first which you’d like to focus on, keeping in mind that many of the techniques used to gain inches may result in making your penis thinner. If this is the case, you may need to take approach each issue one at a time.
After you’ve chosen a method you think will work best for you, do some digging. Take the time to research how your chosen method works, the science behind it and how long before you’ll be able to see results. Finally, take measurements before you begin any penis enlargement method and keep a long of effects you feel as well as those you can measure. It may take some time to determine which penis enlargement method is right for you but approaching the problem with a level head and realistic expectations will help you find the method that works without falling for a scam.
