Alternative Penis Enlargement Treatments
There are various treatments for penis enlargement available on the market ranging from penis extenders, male enhancement pills, penis enlargement pumps, vacuum pumps, and penis enhancement patches. Each of these enlargement methods offers advantages and disadvantages. The proceeding article provides a detailed review of the various alternative treatments.
Penis Extenders
These devices commonly referred to as traction devices or penis enlargement extenders, act on the principles of traction. Spring-loaded tension bars apply minute amounts of stress to the penis body in order to increase the size of the corpora cavernosa or the penis cavities in which blood enters. Pharmaceutical studies have shown that penis extenders have shown to efficiently treat slight cases of erectile dysfunction. The same tension applied to increase the size of the interior mechanics of the penis body also assists in the regeneration skin-cells. As minute amounts of stress are applied to the skin of the penis, cells are destroyed and then forced to regenerate through the natural processes of the body.
Male Enhancement Pills
These penis enhancement supplements are typically comprised of a variety of herbal ingredients such as ginseng, horny-goat weed, l-arginine, all play a role in improving the blood circulation the penis body. Although there have been no significant clinical or pharmaceutical studies, many specialists have come to the agreement that male enhancement pills can significantly improve the circulation of blood to the body of the penis. By increasing blood flow, the corpus cavernosa learns to expand and accept more blood into the cavity. The resulting effect is larger and stronger erections as the penis pill is being used. It is important to note that the results of male enhancement pills are only temporary.
Penis Enlargement Pumps
With blood circulation playing such an important role in the enlargement process and leading to healthier sexual performance, enlargement pumps can greatly improve circulation. Although results are not permanent, vacuum pumps have been shown to alternatively treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis. Penis pumps can efficiently increase size on temporary basis, either prior to sexual intercourse or other sexual activity.
Penis Enhancement Patches
Commonly referred to as an enhancement patches or penises patches are dermal patches which induce increased blood circulation through herbal ingredients. Herbal ingredients enter the blood stream through the skin, and force the blood into the body of the penis. No research has been done on these penis patches and it is still unknown whether herbal ingredients can enter the body through the skin. Given the lack of information and research pertaining to these products, they are not recommended and may potentially lead to certain side-effects.
CNN.com. “Beware of Penis Enlargement Scams”
02-13-2006. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/MC/00026.html.
Retrieved on 05-02-2007
