Genital health is just as important as any other muscle in our body, and has a major influence on the overall well being of men’s self image.

Problems with the penis are highly common, and can occur in men of all ages. Lumps, rashes, erectile dysfunction, inflammation and excessive erections can all be damaging to the penis which can, in turn, affect the male’s self confidence level. Some of these problems can affect the male self image so severely that they may avoid sexual contact out of self consciousness.

This is psychologically, emotionally and physically unhealthy for men of all ages.

The Impact of Penis Size on Health and Life

Because of the self consciousness associated with several penile issues such as erectile dysfunction, men may not discuss the problems they are experiencing with their doctors. Men tend to equate the size and health of their penis to their own masculinity and self worth, creating problems if their size does not match up to their own expectations of what the “normal” size should be.

Part of the problem is inaccurate comparison. Since most men do not have a basis for comparison other than films and photos from the adult industry, they may not have an accurate and realistic ideal of what the average penis size is.

A recent study at La Trobe University’s Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society revealed that 86% of the men tested were unhappy with their penis size. This study proves the correlation between men’s self image and their penis size. Four out of five of the men studied reported that they were not satisfied with their genitals, whereas another 43% stated that they had considered undergoing an operation to increase their size.

When dealing with these kinds of issues it is important to understand what an impact penis size can have on men’s physical, psychological and emotional health.

Tips to Improve Penis Health

Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet

A healthy, balanced diet can help improve blood circulation to the penis, and reduce the amount of fatty deposit buildups that can clog the penile arteries. Avoiding animal fats and excessive sugars can also help with blood flow, lower the risk of heart disease, and avoid sexual dysfunctions that are related to other health issues.

Quit Smoking

Smoking cigarettes can also result in poor blood flow, and cause a build of arterial plaque in important vessels and arteries. The chances of erectile dysfunction, impotence, and reduced penis size are highly increased with extended smoking habits.

Add Multivitamins to Your Diet

Including a multivitamin into your daily regimen can help reduce the risks of potential sexual dysfunctions. Vitamin E in particular has shown potential for preventing some penile problems such as Peyronie’s disease. Wild yam, ginseng, dong quai, hydrangea root, and saw palmetto are just a few of the herbs that have been used to treat sexual impotence. Consult your doctor before beginning any herbal treatments.

Exercise

Regular physical activity is also vital for good health overall, not to mention penile health. Thirty minutes of exercise a day improves blood circulation, cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease to name only a few, that are major risk factors for male impotency. Any physical activity that increase the heart rate and which is performed correctly can be counted as regular exercise.

Having regular erections and ejaculations can also help with blood flow within the penis as well as self confidence. By maintain a healthy sex life with your partner, your confidence will be greatly increased and your lower your risk of other penile issues.

For many, it may be surprising that sixty percent of all men are unhappy with their penis size, whereas an additional twenty two percent believe that their penis is too small. What causes this self doubt? Men often equate their own masculinity with the size of their penis, and this belief is consistent with masculinity portrayed in the media, particularly the adult industry.

However, the problem with using the adult industry as a basis for comparison in penis size is that men shown in the adult industry do not reflect the average penis size realistically.

Studies show that women are more concerned with sexual technique then they are actual penis size, so there is no reason to be so discouraged. The average penis size is around 5.88 inches when erect, making most males at or above average.

Self Consciousness

It can be difficult to overcome self conscious about your penis, even with reassurance from your partner and the viewing of these statistical results. Often these beliefs stem back through out the male’s lifetime, and it takes more than a little comforting to correct them.

The reality is that this self consciousness about your penis size can negatively affect your relationship with your partner, and your overall sense of self worth. If this unhappiness is more than you can reasonably handle, then you do have options available to you to help improve your self confidence.

4 Methods to Increase the Size of Your Penis

Penis extenders, enlargement surgeries, pumps and penis exercises are all methods of increasing your size, improving your sex life, and helping you regain your sense of self worth.

Penis Extenders

Penis extenders use a method that is similar to that which is found in orthopaedic surgeries, and it is one of the lowest impact techniques with high results. Applying traction to the corpora cavernosa within the penis causes the cells to break apart in a non-painful way, and replicate; resulting in penis enlargement.

Using a penis extender you can experience the following benefits:

• increases your size by inches
• prevents premature ejaculation
• reduces curvatures (Pexronie’s disease)
• results in a more functional, harder erection and helps with stamina

Visit www.sizegenetics.com for more information.

Penis Enlargement Surgery

There are surgeries that can be performed to increase penis size and sexual endurance. It works by inserting inflatable tubes into the penis and attaching them to skin grafts. This will allow you to control the erection with the inflatable tube, increase your penis size by one inch, and the ability to control your penis size with the skin grafts. The downsides of surgery are that they can be painful, and can result in deformity if the skin grafts fail to take.

Penis Pumps

Penis pumps work by creating a vacuum around the penis, increasing the circulation and creating a hard erection that is functional. Consistent use of the penis pump can result in a size increase of up to one inch, and an improved sex life. It is another safe, alternative technique to surgery.

Penis Exercises

Penis exercises can help improve penis size and sexual stamina. The two most common types of penis exercises are Jelqing and Kegel methods. Jelqing exercises focus on the blood flow to the penis, and can create temporary penis size gains between one to two inches.

Kegel exercises focus more on preventing premature ejaculation by training the PC muscles found in your pelvis.

Increasing your penis size can mean much more than just having a larger penis. It can improve your self confidence, stamina, and self image in a positive way, allowing you to focus on more important things such as sexually satisfying both you and your partner.

Finding a method of penis enlargement that works for you is very important. Trying the non-surgical methods first can help you avoid costly and painful surgeries, and potential scarring or deformities. Compare all of your options before you make your decision.

One of the best ways to avoid getting Peyronie’s disease is to be educated and informed about it, how it develops, and what its symptoms and causes are. Prevention is the best way to deal with Peyronie’s disease, and it’s onset but in order to prevent it, you must first understand it.

Understanding how Peyronie’s disease develops can help you to avoid potential risk factors such as injury and trauma to the penis. The disease is still mysterious in many ways, but researchers have narrowed down some of its potential causes and ways to avoid them:

Causes

• There is a great deal of research that supports that trauma or injury to the penis is one of Peyronie’s leading causes. Bleeding inside the penis after injuries such as bending or hitting can lead to the development of plaque inside the penis which then leads to severe curvature, bending, discomfort and a less functional erection. Older males at a higher risk level due to the loss of cellular elasticity; however, males of all ages are susceptible to the disease, and it has been observed in patients as young as age 18.
• There is some research that suggests Peyronie’s disease can also be attributed to genetics. If the disease runs in the family it can make males more susceptible to getting the disease in the event of injury or other factors. This biological predisposition to the disease seriously increases the males’ likelihood of getting Peyronie’s disease especially if other factors are present.
• There is also research being conducted to determine if Peyronie’s disease may be an autoimmune disorder; the result of the development of antibodies that will fight the cells. In the case of Peyronie’s disease this would be the plaque that develops within the penis. Research for this potential cause is still inconclusive.

Tips to Avoid Peyronie’s Disease

Sleeping Position

Though not yet medically proven, there is some research that suggests that sleeping on your stomach can result in a negative (“compression”) effect on the blood vessels within the penis, especially in adolescence, resulting in a reduced blood flow to the spongy tissues. By cutting off the blood supply you can restrict the growth of the cells, and result in a permanent curvature that is indicative of Peyronie’s disease.

Sexual Positions

Injury during sexual intercourse is one of the most common causes of Peyronie’s disease since the penis is particularly susceptible at that time. You should exercise caution when using certain sexual positions, such as female on top, to avoid damage, trauma, excessive bending or a penile fracture during sex.

Vitamin Supplements

Researchers have determined that by taking vitamin E supplements orally on a daily basis, many patients with Peyronie’s disease reported improvement. However, the research does not yet support whether or not taking vitamin E supplements is a good preventative method for the disease.

Traction Based Penis Extenders

Using a penis extender, such as the SizeGenetics, can not only help prevent or treat Peyronie’s disease, it can also result in the permanent enlargement of your penis. It is one of the most comfortable, and unrestrictive methods of correcting penis curvature available, and the SizeGenetics model features the 16 Way Comfort Technology to make wearing the device as instructed even easier. It results in correction to curvatures, penis enlargement, and a thicker, more functional erection.

The penis extender is worn on your penis while in a flaccid state for several hours a day over an extended period of time; typically between three and six months. It is worn underneath your clothes, is not visible, and is comfortable enough to be worn for such extended periods of time.

It works by slowly stretching the penis which causes the cells to break apart in a non-painful way, eventually leading to cellular replication which results in permanent size increase in both length and girth and the reduction of penis curvatures.

Following the steps listed below can help you achieve the maximum results without causing you any pain or discomfort.

Wearing the Extender: Step by Step

The penis should be completely dry and in a semi erect state before beginning.

1. There is a plastic ring on the device which will secure your penis. Insert your penis through the plastic ring first.
2. Apply the comfort pad into the device, and tighten down the loop until the head of the penis is secure.
3. Adjust the traction level of the extender by turning the knobs towards your penis, tightening the two bars that sit parallel to your penis.
4. Attach the silicone ring extender to the head of your penis and make the final tension adjustments.

It is best used underneath loose fitting clothing, and situated in a downwards angle. This is perfect for wearing to work if you have a job that involves a lot of standing.

Timing

To achieve maximum results, it is important that the penis extender is worn for a certain period of time on a daily basis. It is ideal to wear the penis extender in two hour increments with a fifteen minute break in between, for a total of eight hours per day. It is possible however, to adjust your wearing time to fit your schedule better as long as you maintain regular wearing times.

Most often, visible results are reported between three and six months, though everyone is different. It may take less or more time to achieve results, depending on individual factors and the amount of wear time each day.

How to Cease Using the Extender

You can stop using the extender at any time once the ideal results have been achieved. However, for the best results to stay permanent it is best to slowly taper off the use over a period of time to avoid discomfort and to maintain the achieved size. Decrease your wear time in one hour increments over a period of three weeks until you no longer need to wear the device.

Safety

• Wearing the comfort strap that is included (you should choose a device that has a comfort strap) with your device is of the utmost importance in avoiding discomfort.
• At no point should wearing the penis extender become painful. It needs to be tight enough that your penis is secure, but not so tight that blood flow is restricted. Some slight discomfort at first is normal, but if it persists then you should reduce the amount of tension on your penis.
• Start off by using the penis extender for four hours a day with a fifteen minute break between two hour increments. You can then begin to work up to six to eight hours a day of wearing time.
• Only use the penis extender during the day to avoid possible injury at night.
• Allow one day a week in which you do not wear the penis extender to help facilitate healing and cellular replication.
• Taking a multi-vitamin orally on a daily basis can help you achieve maximum results.

Other Tips

Try massaging your penis with vitamin E oil after wearing the extender on a daily basis.

If red sores begin to appear on the skin at any point it is a sign that too much stretching is occurring. Remove the device and wait for the red sores to go away before continuing use of the extender.

Make sure that the device you select is medically proven, and has statistical information available to back it up. Doing a little bit of research before you select the penis extender can help you achieve maximum results and comfort.

The onset of puberty is the beginning of biological growth during adolescence; the point in which a child begins the transformation into an adult. The changes that occur during puberty include sexual maturation, skeletal growth and increase in bone density, increases in weight and height and changes in the body’s physical composition. The increase in size of the male genitals, both the penis and scrotum, is another important development. This change in size in the male genitals is marked as being particularly important to men, as penis size is often associated with masculinity.

The last few decades have seen an increase in men’s dissatisfaction with their own bodies, particularly the size of their penis.

Dissatisfaction with a man’s penis size is typically characterized by the feeling that he does not measure up to other men in some way. A man must see other penises to be able to evaluate his own, and though many heterosexual men may have difficulty being able to find examples for comparison in real life, especially erect penises, they may turn to adult magazines and movies; an unrealistic method for comparison. Penises come in a vast range of sizes, shapes and degrees of curvatures and so it is essential therefore to understand normal penis development and growth in order to attain an accurate comparison for penis size.

The scale which measures pubertal changes is generalized to allow for the variables associated with the puberty and its onset. The following scales are commonly accepted by biologists and sexologists to describe male genital development and are as follows:

• Stage 1 (Preadolescent, before 11 years of age): The size and proportion of the penis, scrotal sac and testes become similar to those seen in early childhood.

• Stage 2 (11 to 13 years of age): The skin and texture of the scrotal sac begins to change and there is an enlargement of the testes and scrotum. At 12 years old the body begins to take on more muscular definition and shape due to the production of hormones; testosterone in particular. The scrotum begins to redden and the skin will become thinner while the rest of the muscles within the body increase in mass.

• Stage 3 (Puberty / 13 to 16 years of age): The penis and scrotum begin to enlarge and continue to grow until roughly two years later, though the stages of genital development ranges from male to male. The penis increases in size from both lengths to girth and is associated with the development of penile glands. The scrotal skin becomes darker and the testes and scrotum become more enlarged. Spontaneous erections occur throughout the life of the male, even during infancy, but because of the hormone production during puberty, boys will experience erections more frequently. These erections may not have any direct or indirect cause and may result in the boy having nocturnal emissions or “wet dreams”.

• Stage 4 (Adulthood): The penis and scrotum have achieved the size that they will maintain during adulthood.

What impacts penile growth?

Testosterone is the most important factor of penis size, facial and body hair, and muscular development. The production of this hormone results in an increase in the size of the penis as well as the development of hair, yet it will not affect the size of the testes.

“Normal” or Average Penis Size

Due to the ever changing development and growth during puberty, the penis will appear differently in early adulthood than it would to someone who is age twenty. The average size and “normal” size range for the penis is as different as any other part of the body.

Penis size varies from male to male, as well as shape and girth. Some of the impacting factors are age, weight, height etc. One study shows that the average length is an estimated 8.2 to 9.7 cm for length, with an average girth of 1.6 to 2.7 cm when flaccid, and an estimated 14 to 16.5 cm when erect.

Recent medial and scientific advancements have made it possible to increase the penis size and enhance male performance. Conditions such as erectile dysfunction, impotency, Peyronie’s disease and other male sexual disorders are now treatable.

Penile curvatures are common at all ages and can be either the result of penile injury, or natural development. They affect men of all ages, and can make sexual intercourse difficult or uncomfortable, and negatively affect the overall function of the erection in general.

What is a penile curvature?

The angle and severity of penile curvatures can range from ten to forty five degrees and can also be characterized by the presence of scarring on the shaft of the penis either on the upper or lower side. For some men the angle’s degree can be so severe that is described as a J.

Dealing with extreme penis curvatures can be highly difficult.

Though surgery is one option for correcting penile curvature, it increases the risk of further damage and deformity to the penis. However, leaving it untreated can further escalate the issue. Patients will want to be reassured that once their curvature is gone, it will not return and that sex will once again become comfortable.

How can curvature be fixed permanently?

Advances in medicine and science have increased the treatments for penile curvature, and they are safer and more comfortable than ever before.

These advancements have made it possible for curvature and deformity associated with diseases and conditions such a Peyronie’s disease to be reduced along with the added benefit of increased size in both length and girth. A single internet search will display several of the leading brands of penis extenders, including SizeGenetics Male Traction Device, that have been scientifically proven to help with penile curvature and other deformities.

“Treatment of Penile Retraction in Evolutive Peyronie’s Disease with External Penis-Stretching”  a research paper written by Wendy Hurn, a Urology Specialist Practitioner at Bristol Royal Infirmary, it was concluded that “SizeGenetics is a real alternative to surgery for correcting penile curvature.”

Hurn based her study on twenty two men between the ages of eighteen and seventy eight years old, all suffering from Peyronie’s disease. She broke the males up into two groups based on penis size. One group’s stretched penis size was less than 12.5 cm, and the other group was larger than 12.5 cm while stretched.

Both groups were instructed to wear the SizeGenetics device for an average of five hours a day over a three month period. The results were tremendous, including an increase of size in the ranges of 0.8 to 2.3 cm, and up to twenty percent reduction of penile curvature.

She wrote in her own opinion ‘Our data shows that penis-stretching is effective in Peyronie’s disease treatment, especially at the stage of severe penile retraction.’

Another study supports Hurn’s evidence.

Another study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research entitled: ‘Can An External Penis Stretcher Reduce Peyronie’s Penile Curvature’, another 8 participants, all over the age of 50 and with penile curvatures ranging between twenty to thirty four degrees, all experienced size increases and curvature reduction both comfortably and successfully. Participants used the penis device for an average of four hours a day for a period between 3 and 6 months.

The study ‘Use of Penile Extender Device in the Treatment of Penile Curvature as a Result of Peyronie’s Disease’ by Paolo Gontero found that curvatures of thirty one to twenty seven degrees were reduced within the six months that the penis stretcher was used. The reductions were permanent; all the patients were examined twelve months later and the results were still the same.

How does a penis extender work?

By applying traction to the corpora cavernosa within the penis, penis extenders such as SizeGenetics, cause the cells to break away and replicate over time, increasing in mass and extending the length of the penis. It is a method similar to that which is used in orthopaedic surgery. The 16 way technology of the SizeGenetics penis extender makes it possible to wear the penis extender all day long and achieve maximum results without any discomfort from reduced blood flow or skin chaffing.

Does it work for penile curvatures?

Clinical studies have all supported the fact that penis extenders can reduce penile curvature.

Investing in a quality penis extender device, and using the device for the recommended period of time of at least six months will help you achieve results that are visible in length, girth and curvature.

Investing in the best penis extender may take some research, but for optimal results you will want to make sure that you purchase a device that is supported by clinical studies.

According to recent studies in the United States, the number of cases of Peyronie’s disease is on the rise. Ten percent of all men in the U.S. may have the disease. Men that contract Peyronie’s disease usually experience pain during intercourse and therefore seek medical treatment. The causes of the disease and the ways that it progress are still mysterious to many physicians and the treatments used may be ineffective prescriptions from the past that are not proven to work. Therapy in Peyronie’s disease is intended to maintain sexual activity while giving the patient a more functional erection.

Treatments of Peyronie’s Disease Used in the Past

Older methods of dealing with Peyronie’s disease include vitamin E supplements taken orally, and the application of topical creams such as Verapamil. The topical cream is massaged into the skin in the affected area, though it actually transmits too low of a dose to be effective. Radiation treatment has also been used to treat Peyronie’s disease; yet all of these treatments have not been very successful.

Advancements in Treatments of Peyronie’s Disease

As technology has grown, especially in the medical field, new treatments for Peyronie’s disease have come forward to replace the older, ineffective methods. There have been success rates as high as 70% for the reduction of deformity. This technology and increase in success rates has also given birth to new devices for treatment of Peyronie’s disease, such as mechanical traction; a method that uses a device to stretch the penile tissue and treat penile retraction.

External Penis Stretching: History & background

External devices for penis stretching were fist developed in Europe in the 1990’s as a non-surgical approach for penis lengthening, but it was soon discovered that they could also be used to lower the severity of curvature and stretch the plaque associated with Peyronie’s disease. Soon mechanical traction therapy became more and more common in Europe as a treatment of the disease.

External-Penis Stretching: Function

Penis stretching devices work by stretching the penis for several hours a day while flaccid with a fully adjustable level of traction. By adding metal sections to the device, the splint can be lengthened and help produce better results. The stretching lengthens the penis by remodeling the tissue and lengthening the plaque associated with Peyronie’s disease.

Supporting Evidence for Penis Stretching as a Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease

Several studies have been performed that support the effectiveness of penis stretching as a treatment of Peyronie’s disease through penile retraction.

One study showed that all patients received improvement of severe curvatures, ranging from ten to forty five degrees. Girth and length was also improved ranging in effectiveness with a high success of 2.5 cm recorded in one case. Though the ultimate goal of penis stretching in Peyronie’s disease is to increase functionality of the penis, the increase in size is one side effect of mechanical traction that patient’s may benefit from, particularly those that have suffered a decrease in size because of the disease.

For the duration of the study, patient’s used to device as directed; for two to four hours a day over an extended period of time. Contact was established with each patient weekly during the study period to ensure that they were complying with the terms of the study and to provide moral support. This contact and the technology itself helped result in a high success rate at the end of the study.

Another study was performed on 22 men between the ages of 18 and 78 years old that were all suffering from different stages of penile retraction in Peyronie’s disease. A penis-stretching device was used and was found to have a high success rate.

The international Journal of Impotence Research (vol. 14, suppl. 4, December 2002) recorded and outlined the effectiveness of the study. While no negative side effects were reported, the average length increases ranged from 9.7 to 15.2 cm when used for six hours a day over an extended period of time. This study helped verify the effectiveness of mechanical penile stretching as a treatment for Peyronie’s disease.

The effectiveness and success of external penis stretching methods as opposed to surgery or other treatment methods was proved by the results of the above-mentioned studies, and it has proven to be a safe, more comfortable treatment for the negative impact of Peyronie’s disease on the length, curvature and function of men’s penises.