Which are the various penis enlargement methods?

Several options are available that attempt to increase penile length/girth; some of them are described below:

Non-surgical methods

1. Pills and lotions

Pills and lotions for penile enlargement generally contain herbs, hormones, and vitamins that the marketers claim to increase penis size; however, these products can be marketed directly to consumers with no studies to show that they work. As per some researchers, these products may contain traces of lead, pesticides and may be harmful.

2. Vacuum devices

Certain vacuum devices such as pumps are also used for penis enlargement. A vacuum pump technique involves placing a tube-like structure over the penis and then pumping out the air to create a vacuum, which draws blood into the penis and makes the penis swell and appear large. These pumps are used for the short-term treatment of impotence; however overusing it can damage the tissue of the penis, leading to weaker erections.

3. Penile extenders

Penile extenders use traction to stretch the penis. Though there have been some positive outcomes with this technique; experts recommend physician supervision before using such a procedure.

4. Jelqing

Jelqing is a pulling exercise aimed at increasing the blood circulation in the tissues of the penis, which ultimately makes the penis look larger; however, this technique too lacks scientific evidence. It may also cause pain or scarring over time.

Surgical methods

There are two main types of penis enlargement surgery: Penile augmentation and suspensory ligament release.

Penile augmentation may be done in two ways - either by grafting fat cells from elsewhere in the body onto the penis or by the injection of fat cells into the penis. Over time, the body can reabsorb the fat, returning the penis to its former size.

In the suspensory ligament release technique, the ligament which holds the penis to the pubic area is surgically removed. This procedure is meant to change the angle of the penis, which can make the penis appear longer. However, when erect, the angle of the penis will differ, and this may interfere with sex.