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What are the ways to increase the size of a penis?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and my penis size is comparable to that of a child aged three to six. My weight is 100 pounds, and my height is almost 6 feet.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

The average length of the penis varies from two and a half to four inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state, with a one-inch diameter. Studies recommend that a flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of fewer than three inches should be considered for treatment.

A longer size will not make females happy; it may cause discomfort. Similar to the glans penis being sensitive for males, female sensation is primarily in the outer two inches. A larger or smaller penis has no effect on female satisfaction. Males experience erotic sensation in the glans penis; other parts (the shaft) of the penis do not provide erotic stimulus.

Available options are as follows:

  1. The most effective method for increasing size is surgical, including liposuction around the pubic bone, skin grafts, injecting fat into the penis, or injection of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) into the penis. Inflatable penile prosthetics are helpful if the size is less than three inches.

  2. Other methods to increase size have a very low chance of improvement, but one can try jelqing exercises. Jelqing is an exercise method and a natural way to increase the size of the penis. The method involves a hand-over-hand rolling motion to move blood to the head of the penis and stretch it, similar to milking. It is a safe method, but it can cause pain, irritation, or scar tissue formation if done too often or aggressively.

  3. The stretching method involves attaching a stretcher or extender device, a penis traction device, to the penis to exert gentle tension. One can use the penis enlargement pump (vacuum-based pump) once each morning, after or before a bath. Vacuum pumps draw blood into the penis, making it swell; they are used for treating erectile dysfunction. The vacuum pump can make a penis appear larger temporarily, but using one too often or for too long can damage elastic tissue in the penis, leading to less firm erections.

  4. Apply herbal oil once a day by massaging (except the glans penis) before a bath for three months.

I hope that this answers your query.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 15, 2025
Reviewed At November 15, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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