The controversial phenomenon of penile enhancement (or penile enlargement) is, as many people believe, a result of changing human sexuality. Many people believe that men nowadays have suddenly developed a sort of male vanity, probably as a result of heightened sexual activity in present society. However, the above proposition would be entirely false. It can be said that modern society has suddenly acquired a more intense state of sexual activity, the male genital enhancement is by no means a novel idea.
As far back as the Ancient Greek period, a special treatment is awarded the male genitalia. Although the ancient Greeks actually preferred small genitals, they nevertheless, exerted extra effort in ensuring that their genitals remained healthy. Their refined tastes led them to view small penises as esthetically superior over large ones. During this period, young men exercised naked and they protected their genitals by stretching the prepuce (foreskin) over the glans (the head of the penis) and fastening it, using a ribbon, to the base of the penis.
Around two thousand years ago, the practice of weight hanging began to gain popularity in several tribes in Africa. It has also been proposed that this practice goes as far back as ancient Egypt, wherein the pharaohs themselves used it to increase their sexual enjoyment. Weight hanging simply means hanging devices (weights) at the end of the penis in order to stretch the tissues that comprise the penis shaft. While this technique has been proven effective in lengthening the penis, it has also resulted in diminished penile girth. Moreover, it has also been shown to result in inadequate blood circulation within the penis cells, depriving them of their much needed supply of oxygen and other nutrients necessary for their survival.
Other safer and less drastic methods for penile enhancement were also developed in ancient times. One is the application or ingestion of herbal aphrodisiacs and the other is the employment of penis exercises. The vast selection of treatments offered by Chinese herbal medicine included ginseng and yohimbe, which are used until the present time to improve penile dimensions and increase the sexual appetite. Pills, patches and topical oils developed at present contain one or a mixture of these herbs to achieve natural, effective and painless penile enhancement. Aside from these sexual effects, these herbal treatments are also known to either prevent or treat conditions like tuberculosis, diabetes, heart disorders and kidney disorders.
The ancient Arabic civilizations also placed a great importance to penile dimensions. Young Arab men who were about to get married were given lessons in the penile exercise called Jelq (also called Jelqing or milking.) The Jelq involves massaging the semi-erect penis in a rhythmic and regular manner, enhancing blood pressure within the penis. The effect of this technique appears in approximately a month, provided that it is done regularly and correctly. The Jelq exercise is discussed in more detail in the following article: Jelq Exercises (Jelqing Exercises)
Lastly, in the early 20th century, the Austrian Otto Ledever invented the penis enlargement pump. This marks the beginning of modern equipment use in this area of cosmetic treatment. The penis pump basically creates a vacuum around the penis and causes the cells to swell with blood and so making the penis look larger. However, penis pumps have some disadvantages and shortcomings that are discussed in more detail in the following article: The Disadvantages of Penis Pumps
All of these techniques and methods, and others, are still present today in various forms. It is important to know the history of penile enhancement in order to have a better perspective of each technique’s background and effectivity. With this in mind, men can ascertain for themselves which technique will be best suited for their purpose.
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while it is true that exercise can result in damage, I believe that more importance should be given to it in the enlargement process. General pills alone will not do much to increase penis size (which is why most pill purchases come bundled with some sort of exercise program). Some individuals will receive good results from using pills (few at that) but when combined with an effective enlargement exercise regime the results are usually incredible.
The most effective system is one with exercise and pills, exercise alone or pills alone will only take you so far.
With regards to the risk of injury associated with exercise, it is not so much of a problem as many may want us to believe; being a careful and have a little knowledge of the anatomy of the penis is usually all that is required to avoid injury.
Another thing worthy of note is the fact that individuals who suffer from erectile problems stand to benefit from the use of both enlargement exercises and enlargement pills.
Enlargement pills tend to increase blood flow into the penile region and so addresses one of the major causes of erectile dysfucntion (lack of blood flow) and also tends to have an impact on sex drive.
Exercises help to tone the penile muscles and tissue. This helps facilitate the increased blood flow that would result from using the pills. All of this combined would go a long way in helping those who suffer from erectile dysfunction.