There has been a debate for decades over whether or not excessive masturbation among pubescent teen boys can reduce the overall size of the penis in adulthood. The concern has been that too much masturbation damages the underlying tissue and does not allow it to grow larger as a boy goes through puberty. Some have extended that concern to adult men, suggesting that excessive masturbation could actually reduce the size of the male member. Scientifically speaking, both concerns are unjustified.
Under normal circumstances masturbation does very little, if any, damage to the tissue of the penis. We say “normal circumstances” because there have been instances where men have used dangerous techniques and too much pressure over extended periods of time. Such practices can lead to severe tissue damage and result in bruising, scarring, and painful erections. But these issues are far more serious than simply the size of the penis.
Masturbation May Possibly Help
On the other side of the equation, some suggest that moderate masturbation may actually help increase penis size if practiced in conjunction with using a penis enlargement device and/or jelqing exercises. There is a lot of debate over whether or not this is true, yet it’s worth mentioning as a possibility for some men. Those who believe it works cite the following:
- Masturbation naturally increases blood flow; increased blood flow enhances the benefits of jelqing or using a penis enlargement device
- Frequent masturbation can enhance the small micro tears a penis enlargement device utilizes to increase size
- The friction caused by masturbation irritates the soft tissue of the penis and causes a size increase
Although the principles listed here sound reasonable there is no scientific evidence to back them up. Unless a man is especially sensitive it’s unlikely that regular masturbation alone increases penis size any more than it will reduce it. Combined with jelqing or a penis extender it may help somewhat, but the benefits will most likely be minimal.
Proven Methods of Increasing Penis Size
There are only two methods that have thus far been proven to increase the size of a man’s penis. They are jelqing and traction. Both have been used for centuries by various groups of men in India, Asia, and South and Central America. There is some historical evidence to suggest even Egyptian men have used these two techniques. Below are basic explanations of both.
Jelqing – Jelqing is an exercise by which a man stimulates the penis in such a way as to force blood from the shaft down to the head. It involves encircling the shaft of the penis with the finger and thumb, then applying moderate pressure as the thumb and finger are moved firmly and gently down to the base of the head. Repeating this motion 30 to 50 times per session accomplishes two things: it increases blood flow and also causes a stretching of the underlying tissue. Over the course of 6 to 8 months jelqing has been known to add an inch or more to the length of a man’s penis.
Traction – the principal attraction is very similar to jelqing in the sense that the process is dealing with the underlying tissue. With traction the man uses a penis enlargement device to apply a gentle but steady pulling pressure. Before these devices were invented, men around the world use to accomplish the same thing by attaching weights to the penis on a daily basis. By pulling on the penis the traction device causes tiny micro tears in the underlying tissue which are then repaired by the normal functioning of the body. When the tears are repaired more tissue is added to fill in the space.
Though there are some in the medical community that would deny traction and jelqing are beneficial to increasing penis size, centuries of history to prove they work. We’ve all seen photographs of small tribes of people living in isolated areas who practice the technique in order to increase the size of the ears, neck, lips, and so on. These tribes achieve these results using the exact same principles.
Always Be Safe
The only caveat in using traction and jelqing is to always be safe. Applying too much pressure for too long a time can cause serious injury with permanent results. When purchasing a traction device make sure to choose a product with a proven track record. Any company selling a quality device will not be afraid to document their success and offer a money-back guarantee. Here are some traction device reviews.
In terms of jelqing exercises, be sure to get instructions from a reliable source rather than just an independent blog off the Internet. Be sure to follow the instructions closely so as not to cause problems. If you experience undue pain at any time ceased jelqing and speak to a doctor. As long as you practice safe traction and jelqing there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to add both length and girth to your penis.
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