Penis enlargement ads on the Internet can be tempting to many since most men have a misconception that they have less than an average size penis. Do they offer a solution that will prove to result in anything more than annoying email ads and a years worth of pop up ads on your computer?

Scientific studies from locations, such as the United States, Germany, Nigeria, Iran, and South Korea, have shown the average size to range between 3 inches and 5 inches flaccid, with an average erect size of between 5 and 7 inches.

Flaccid length does not predict erect length, however, and most of the variation is made up once erect. Most men measure between 5 and 6 inches when erect, regardless of the size flaccid.

Self-reported internet-based surveys place the average well over 6 inches. This is not consistent with the medical studies or scientific facts. It seems that even though most men rate their penis as above average, profits of companies selling enlargement products are growing every day. So where do guys get the idea they are less than average? Pornography, largely, casting only male performers who are above average. According to the Italian study a penis measuring 7 inches erect would place you in the top 1 percent group.

According to medical studies, any erect penis longer than 4 inches is usually big enough to stimulate the erogenous tissue in the vagina. The nerve endings that give a woman pleasure during sex are primarily located within the first three to four inches of the vagina.

Therefore, anything that penetrates more than that is not going to increase the stimulation for the woman and in fact longer than 8 inches can ram into the cervix and cause discomfort.

Studies published by Italian researchers in the International Journal of Impotence Research in 2002, was one of the largest studies on penis size, with more than 3,000 men participating in the study. The results show that most men seeking penis enhancement were within the normal size range and they had greatly overestimated there thoughts of the average flaccid penis size. Again, this may be related to the large amount of Pornographic materials found on the Internet and in videos casting only men with above average size penises.

Methods commonly found on the Internet today range from Herbal enhancement techniques, offering a blend of junk, often containing some kind of exotic herb from China, said to stimulate cell growth. The same types of herbs have been marketed to women for many years to enhance female breast growth. These are a complete waste of money.

Another method is exercises meant to enlarge the penile cavities making for a larger erection. A common exercise technique is referred to as Jelqing, a term that conspicuously has never shown up in any medical dictionaries, nor been heard of by most urologists. This method can lead to nerve damage. The technique requires stroking the semi-erect penis in a certain way for about 30 minutes a day for months. Using this method runs the risk of tearing blood vessels and loosing sensitivity in the penis and could lead to erectile dysfunction. So even if this method worked chances are the damages done from using it will prevent you from getting an erection away? Is a longer penis worth losing the ability to get an erection?

Another option is the penis pump method, which involves placing the penis into a tube and pulling a vacuum inside the tube, to increase blood flow to the penile cavities. While this can be of benefit to some with erectile dysfunction, the effects are short term and only last as long as the erection. And just as with the exercise method, if too much vacuum is pulled and held for too long, nerve damage and sensitivity loss can occur.

So you may ask what is left then, surgery? Modern medicine has come along way through the years and techniques are available to perform penile surgery for men who truly need it. This surgery is performed on men born with a congenital abnormality or who have suffered an injury.

According to Dr. Karen Boyle, director of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, "The surgeries to perform elective penile enhancement that are advertised to enlarge a normal, functional penis, do not work and... shouldn't be performed," Boyle said.

Penis enlargement can not be done as with breasts. One common method is a fat transfer or implant to add girth. This technique often leads to lumping and a distorted penis shape over time. Another technique involves the release of the suspensory ligament, often leading to infections and loss of sensitivity and erectile dysfunction. A pattern seems to repeat itself involving erectile dysfunction with most, if not all, methods to enlarge ones penis.

Before clicking and spending your money on an enlargement scam, keep in mind that you may just end up dealing with the costs of trying to treat erectile dysfunction. Even if these methods worked, why would you want a 10 inch penis that will not get erect? Your money would be much better spent on keeping your prostate healthy to ensure you will be able to get an erection when you get older. Or maybe buying a membership to the gym to keep your heart in shape and make you look sexier. Women would much prefer a man that’s in shape and looking sexy than an out of shape man with a large penis that won’t work.

Even if you could find a way to make your penis larger, would it make you better in bed or make your partner orgasm any faster or with more intensity? Chances are, your just fine like you are and it would not make things any better. If you just want to see for yourself, there are condoms available with built in extensions . Actual penis extensions are also available at most on-line sex toy stores. Prostate massagers can also be found that will aid in prostate stimulation that can promote a healthy prostate and lead to stronger erections. So save your money for better things in life, penis enlargement pills and exercises just don’t work.