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What methods are available to increase penis size?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from a small penis, below the average size of a 21-year-old man. It is affecting my relationships, and I need to achieve at least a good-fit penis.

Kindly help.

Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I can understand your concern.

The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a 1-inch diameter. Studies recommend that a flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of fewer than 3 inches should be considered for treatment.

A longer penis will not necessarily make females happy; it can cause discomfort. The female sensation is primarily in the outer part (about two inches) of the vagina. A bigger or smaller penis has no significant effect on making a female happy.

Males get an erotic sensation primarily in the glans penis, while the shaft does not provide significant erotic stimulation. The only reliable method for increasing penis size is surgical intervention, such as liposuction around the pubic bone, skin grafts, injecting fat into the penis, or injecting HA (hyaluronic acid) into the penis. Inflatable penile prosthetics are helpful if the size is less than three inches.

There are other methods to increase size, but they have very little chance of improvement. These methods include:

  1. Jelqing exercises: Jelqing is a natural exercise method to increase the size of the penis. It involves a hand-over-hand rolling motion to move blood to the head of the penis and stretch it like milking. This is a safe method but can cause pain, irritation, or scar tissue formation if done too often or aggressively.
  2. Stretching method: This involves attaching a stretcher or extender device to the penis to exert gentle tension.
  3. Vacuum pumps: You can use the penis enlargement pump once a morning after or before a bath. Vacuum pumps draw blood into the penis, making it swell. They are used for treating erectile dysfunction. A vacuum pump can make a penis look larger temporarily. However, using one too often or for too long can damage elastic tissue in the penis, leading to less firm erections.
  4. Massage oil: Massage oil can be used once a day by massaging (except the glans penis) before a bath for three months.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 1, 2024
Reviewed AtJuly 1, 2024

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