Is Male Enhancement Worth It?
Have you ever gone to an art or history museum and seen various forms of ancient art--vases, platters, etc.--decorated with images of virile men with overly erect penises? Were you suprised to see such images? You should not have been. Throughout all of human history the mostfamous symbol of male power and virility has been the erect penis. Men with the biggest cocks were thought to be the most powerful, the most virile, the most confident, and the most desirable. So it's no wonder that the image would be used in artwork of the day. And it's no wonder that since time began menhave been trying to increase the size of their penises, to maintain longer and harder erections, and to use these attributes to attract more sexual partners.
All cultures--from Africa to China to South Asiapre-Columbian America--have tried several different techniques to enhance the male sex organ. Some of these cultures have relied on herbal extracts from various plants; others have relied on physical manipulation of the penis, either stretching, pulling or using some form of traction. There are now even male enhancement creams and pills which purport to increase penis size, improve and maintain erections and erection quality. And information on how toincrease the size of your penis iseverywhere!Just look at most newspapers, sports magazines or any other medium which appeals to men.
They all seem toinclude advertisements for products that the seller claims will increase penis size and/or strength. It's all over the internet too, in advertisements, pop-ups, etc. Because of the importance that men place on the size of their penis, or their insecurity regarding penis size, it's really not that difficult to convince a man that he really needs one of these products. Most men think their penises are too small, even though the average male member is between five and seven inches when fully erect. Tell a man that it's really quite simple to have a bigger cock and you're already crackedopenhis wallet.
So is male enhancement worth it? Are the various techniques and medications effective? One technique used for male enhancement is traction. A device is placed on the penis in an effort to stretch it. The FastSize Extenderhas not yet been fully tested in clinical trials, but some reputable medical sources have validated its results. Among non-perscription methods of male enhancement, the FastSize Extender is a rarity in that it works. But it can take a long time to see the results you'd like. In some cases, men have had to wear the device for five hours per day, every day of the week, and for over two years, to see an increase in penis length of two inches.
Some erectile dysfunction is caused by lowered levels of testosterone. There are now testosterone gels which can be applied topically to the penis to introduce more of the hormone into the system. This too can be helpful in achieving a larger, fuller erection.
There are surgical procedures which can lengthen the size of the penis. But a study from 2006 shows that only about 35% of men reported being happy with the results of their surgeries.
Jelquing, the methodical stroking and movement of blood up into the penis, is a technique that has been around for centuries. But too much jelquing can cause Peyronie's disease, a tissue disorder affecting the penis.
So is male enhancement worth it? That's a question only you can answer after weighing the pros and cons.
