The Science Behind Penis Enlargement

There was a time when self-improvement products could simply lay out their promises and people would come, cash in hand. This was a time when people could peddle miracle tinctures, elixirs and ointments that promised to cure everything from obesity to tension headaches. Of course, this was before any sort of federal regulations were put into place and before consumer advocacy groups demanded increased transparency from companies. Over time, many of these “miracle cures” were proven to be little more than a mix of vitamins, minerals, herbs and usually a healthy amount of alcohol. Today, companies are required to list all of their ingredients (aside from proprietary recipes or blends) on labels clearly so that people can know exactly what they’re getting.

How Penis Enlargement Works

Penis enlargement can be accomplished in a number of different ways, depending on what a man wants to accomplish. Men who want added girth, for example, usually use a vacuum pump in order to achieve short-term gains while men who want added length focus on traction devices. The other two popular options for enlargement are supplements and surgery.

Enlargement Pills –Size enlargement pills often focus on gains in girth but there are some which claim to be able to increase length as well. The efficacy of these pills have never been tested in a clinical setting so consumers have no choice but to evaluate them based on anecdotal evidence from reviewers and by examining the ingredients of the supplement itself. Many of these pills contain a property blend of special herbs which do not have to be disclosed to the customer, but the other ingredients give some insight into how they are intended to work. Many brands use a mix of herbs such as Epimedium ( aka Horny Goat Weed) or Ginseng which increase blood flow and improve tissue elasticity. They also contain Bioperine or Piperine, an alkaloid which increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. These pills are intended to encourage more blood flow to the penis and improve the elasticity of the tissues resulting in growth over time by creating harder and slightly larger erections each time a man gets hard.

Penis Enlargers – Traction devices work on the simple scientific recipe of pressure plus time. Traction devices hold the penis in a stretched position for hours at a time. These devices must be worn for weeks or even months in order to achieve results, but these results have been the focus of a number of clinical tests over the past few years. Traction devices are reliable and high-quality models are generally regarded as a worthwhile investment.

Surgery – The most extreme method of enlargement is surgery. Surgery offers the most dramatic results and in less time than most other methods, if you don’t take into account the long recovery period. Surgical options use a variety of cosmetic procedures to boost the size of a man’s penis. Fat injections improve the girth and altering the ligaments around the penis can improve length. The potential for serious complications and price have kept this option from enjoying greater popularity.

For self-improvement devices such as penis enlargers, providing customers with information to make an educated choice can be a challenge. Companies focus on the results their products can deliver and information on how their products work. Many times, the science behind these products gets lost in the marketing copy but understanding how each of these options work is the first step in finding the right device or product.