There are a lot of scams out there that disguise themselves as penis enlargement programs. Their actual results range from ineffective to dangerous. Some are known to have caused serious injury.
Why a lot of people fall for these scams are understandable. After all, they are feeding on the insecurity and misfortune of a lot of men out there. This section compiles a list of potentially dangerous or simply 'questionable' penis enlargement programs you should stay away from.
Penis enlargement pumps.
Pumps are a very popular method. They’ve been around for a few decades and they are known to be marginally to moderately effective. Men experience differing results, potentially based on the model they buy and their use of the device.
Penis enlargement pumps are suction devices that are fitted over the penis. When activated, the pump creates a vacuum around the penis and this pressure causes blood to rush to the penis, making it engorged, enabling an erection. These vacuum pumps have been used to help men who are dealing with erectile dysfunction.
However, these vacuum pumps are very easy to misuse. If used too vigorously, the pressure created around the penis could potentially cause vascular damage. It is also possible for the penis to be sucked in or pulled in to the cylinder causing injury. And the worst thing about using the vast majority of vacuum pumps?
Studies have actually shown that it causes no significant change in penile length. Pumps must be used as directed. If you use a very low-quality device, or if you apply too much pressure, you can injure your penis, sometimes seriously. You could burst blood vessels in your penis, cause blisters, or even damage ligaments.
Most men do report satisfaction with the use of pumps, particularly higher-end models. It’s advisable to buy the best one you can afford, and look for reviews before buying.
Penis enlargement pills and patches.
Penis enlargement pills and patches are devices that you will see advertised on the internet a lot. They promise to be very convenient and discreet solutions if you want to enlarge your penis. However, you need to be aware that scientific studies on the efficacy of these pills and patches have been consistent in showing that these pills are ineffective and are purely being sold for profit. Every current brand of pill I know of are also not FDA approved, so no one's looking into their claims of safety and efficacy. Aside from doing nothing at all, these studies have also discovered that these pills may also contain harmful contaminants. Contaminants such as yeasts, molds, e. coli and even pesticides have been found on these pills. You must keep in mind that these pills are probably unregulated and not approved by the FDA or the appropriate governing body in your area so you are never entirely sure about where they source their ingredients and how they manufacture their products.
The University of Maryland even concluded that many of the herbal penis enlargement pills on the market had “heavy fecal contamination”, due to their analysis finding large amounts of animal fecal matter in almost every brand tested.
A spokesman for the American Urological Association has stated unequivocally that, “There is no such thing as a penis pill that
works. These are all things that are sold for profit. There’s no science of substance behind them.”
It’s tempting to look to pills for a quick fix, but unfortunately there is no such thing when it comes to penis enlargement. If you want a bigger penis, you’re going to have to accept the fact that it will probably take several weeks of uncomfortable work or surgery before you see a real difference.
Before you settle on any type of penis enlargement method, be sure to check online for reviews. If a product actually works, it’s sure to have great reviews on impartial websites and forums, and not just on its own sales page. If in doubt, check around for reviews, and make sure the review isn’t posted by an affiliate.
Surgery.
Penile enlargement surgery involves severing some of the ligaments that connect the penis to the underside of your pelvic bone. The theory behind this is that since half to one third of the penis is “hidden” inside the body, by cutting some of these ligaments, more of the penis is exposed, and this will give it a lengthier appearance.
You should know that this type of surgery comes with a 70 percent dissatisfaction rate. You should also know that this procedure carries a high risk of losing your ability to have an erection. This procedure is not recommended to men who simply want a cosmetic change in the appearance of their penis.
Stretching.
Stretching is a procedure that requires you to attach a device to your penis in order to extend it. One part of the device attaches to the base of the penis, and the other part attaches just behind the head. The extender is then pushed upward to elongate the penis
and hold it into the stretched position for a certain period of time.
The traction is gradually increased, eventually stretching the penis larger and larger as it becomes accustomed to the new lengths.
This is repeated daily for at least four hours each day, typically for at least six months.
This method has been shown to be highly effective in increasing penis size at least one to two inches over the course of a year. The only thing is can’t do is increase the actual girth of the penis. This method is also sometimes used in conjunction with other methods in order to increase girth in addition to length.
It is recommended that you only buy a high-quality device from a reputable manufacturer, as cheap devices could cause injury.
Clamping.
Clamping is a very risky practice that is not recommended. The ultimate goal of this technique is to increase the length and width of the penis. It used a shoe string, cock ring, or cable clamp to trap blood in the erect penis while performing a procedure known as 'edging'.
Edging is an extended masturbation session in which the penis is constantly stimulated while the clamp (the string, clamp, or cock ring) is bound tightly at the base of the penis, trapping blood inside.
It is highly dangerous! It can cause permanent and catastrophic damage to your penis. I do NOT recommend this technique, as it may damage your penis irreversibly, and it has NOT been shown to be effective! WARNING: If you do decide to try this, do not use a metal cock ring! A metal cock ring could trap so much blood that the ring would be impossible to remove without sawing it off or even amputating your penis!
Hanging.
Hanging is one of the oldest penis enlargement methods. There is evidence that this may have been practiced by some tribes in Africa 2,000 years ago.
Hanging involves attaching a large strap to the penis, gripping the penis just behind the glans (the head). A weight is attached to the penis, which pulls the penis downward, stretching it. The weight is raised in repetitions of five to 10 minutes at a time, starting with about 1/16 pound and going up to about ¼ pound, sometimes more. This increases the overall length of the penis, as well as strength and stamina.
Weight hanging has many risks associated with it. You could suffer chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, and even total impotence. If you are not trained to do this by a qualified professional, these risks are increased drastically. If you are going to attempt hanging, please see a medical professional who is highly-trained in this. Doing it by yourself can potentially injure you irreversibly.
Inflatable Implants.
Inflatable implants are used to increase the capacity of the corpora cavernosa. The implants are placed in the penis, and a pump that runs through the groin or scrotum can be inflated by hand to fill the implants with air in order for the patient to achieve an erection.
Typically, these implants are used for men with erectile dysfunction. When a man has trouble achieving an erection on his own, implanting this device can allow him to manually make his penis erect for intercourse.
However, these devices can also be used to increase the size of the penis when erect. Because the size of the erect penis is determined in large part by the capacity of the corpora cavernosa, which is the area that holds the blood in an erect penis, inflating the inserts manually can increase the size of the erection.The major drawback of this procedure is the fact that it can never be reversed. Thus, you should be absolutely certain you understand how the device works and that you really want the procedure before you have it done.
So what penis enlargement options do you have? Fortunately, there are penis enlargement techniques that are both safe and effective. These exercises are designed to encourage new cells to grow in the penis corpora cavernosa, causing your penis to grow in length and in thickness permanently, safely and naturally.