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Many men experience psychological discomfort due to the small, in their opinion, length of the penis. This can cause sexual problems, which ultimately turns into a deterioration in the quality of personal life. There are various ways to increase penis length. One of them is surgery, but not everyone is ready to go for surgery. In such a situation, special penis extensions, or extenders can come to the rescue.
Principle of operation
As the sex therapist, psychotherapist, candidate of medical sciences Dmitry Nosov told Zdrav.Expert, penis extensions are special mechanical devices designed for traction therapy of the penis. The method is based on remodeling tissues by applying a certain stretching force for an adequate time. The fact is that the protein shell (tunica albuginea) of the penis is a dense and elastic tissue in which cavernous bodies are enclosed. It contains collagen fibers and some elastin (approximately 5%). This makes it possible to stretch the penis, but the effect in each man differs due to the physiological characteristics of the body.
The design of extenders usually provides for the presence of two rings: one is at the base of the penis, the other is in the head area. On the sides of the device there are special guides, adjusting which you can achieve the required stretching of the penis in an erect state. Thanks to the regular use of an extender, studies show that the length of the penis can increase by 1.2 cm in the first three months. However, experts emphasize, there can be no talk of any 10 cm and even 5 cm. The average result after six months of using the extension cord is plus 2.2 cm.
How to use penis extensions
According to Nosov, it is recommended to use extenders accompanied by specialists in the field of sexual medicine, such as urologists and andrologists. The fact is that incorrect use of the device or too long wearing can not only cause discomfort and pain, but also lead to damage to the organ. Experts will show how to properly fix the extender on the penis, as well as determine the optimal time of use, which can vary from three to six hours a day. It is not allowed to use extenders during sleep, since you can lose control of the procedure.
The program for wearing extension cords, as a rule, lasts at least six months. Daily use can be accompanied by breaks, which specialists will also help to calculate properly. For example, a patient may be advised to remove the device after two hours of wearing and take a 30-minute rest before wearing it again: this will help avoid ischemia of the head of the penis - that is, a local decrease in blood supply.
Extender types
A huge range of penis extensions is presented on the market: the simplest in Russia cost about 1000 rubles. Some models can be applied not only to increase length, but also to correct penile curvatures, in particular, in Peyronie's disease.
The traditional construction of extenders, as mentioned above, provides for the presence of two rings and guides. The latter provide constant stretching of fabrics with a traction force of 500 to 1500 grams. For some models, there is an elastic tape that allows you to better disguise the device.
Another way to lengthen the penis is to use the so-called orthopedic belts. It is a condom-like rubber attachment that attaches to the penis. A strap clings to the free end, allowing tension (by attaching to the leg).
Options are offered in the form of two cylinders placed in each other. In the inner cylinder is a loop to hold the head of the penis. The required tension level is achieved by extending the inner cylinder: in the selected position, the cylinders are fixed with a special retainer.
There are also vacuum penis extensions: they provide additional enlargement of the penis head.
Pros and cons
The advantages of extenders include ease of use, the absence of the need for any surgical interventions and accessibility. Regular wearing of such devices allows you to increase the length of the penis by several centimeters. In addition, extenders can be used to correct penis curvatures or in the process of rehabilitation after operations. In the latter case, the extender helps to consolidate the result achieved by surgical intervention and prevents the formation of adhesions in the early postoperative period. Regularly wearing such a device after surgery leads to physiological growth of the membranes and tissues of the penis.
But there are also disadvantages. Extenders are difficult (and some impossible at all) to disguise as clothes, and therefore their daily use during the time specified by the doctor can be problematic. Inexpensive extenders can be made of low-quality materials, which means that there is a risk of painful sensations and even allergic reactions. Models with condom attachments create discomfort.
Conclusions
In any case, it is impossible to predict the result when using penis extensions with an accuracy of a centimeter, since the nature and degree of tissue stretching are different for everyone. In addition, many other factors are important: age, individual anatomical characteristics of the patient, and even lifestyle. One way or another, extenders, as studies say, in many cases have a positive effect.