There are a variety of penis enlargement methods on the market; however, most methods fail to deliver results and can even cause injury. This article endeavours to explain the most popular penis enlargement methods, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages.

Penis Enlargement Pills: Mention penis enlargement pills and people immediately associate them with spam emails and scams. It is a fact that penis enlargement, or so-called "male enhancement" pills are a favourite subject of spam emails that clog the inbox of most internet users.

Clinical trials have shown that penis enlargement pills are totally ineffective; furthermore, studies have found that several pills currently on the market were contaminated with various harmful substances. This, combined with their ineffectiveness makes penis enlargement pills the worst method for penis enlargement.

Penis Pump: The penis pump is a very popular device that has been on the market for a very long time. It fits around the penis and allows the user to create a vacuum by using an attached pump. This in turn draws more blood into the penis, giving it a larger appearance.

Unfortunately those gains in size are of a temporary nature only, the gains usually recede immediately after the pump is being removed. In addition, overly forceful pumping can cause blood vessels inside the penis to burst, leading to bruising and possibly permanent damage to the penile tissue.

Hanging: Hanging is done by attaching weights to the end of the penis, thereby exerting a constant pulling force. While in theory this method can potentially extend the length of the penis, practical constraints such as the requirement of leaving the weights attached for a very long time make this method unsuitable for men with busy lifestyles. Hanging can also be extremely uncomfortable and it can restrict blood flow into the glans; this major drawback can lead to nerve damage or even erectile dysfunction.

Penis Enlargement Surgery: Surgery definitely is the most "extreme" of all penis enlargement methods. It consists of a surgical procedure that cuts the suspensory ligament, thereby extending the length of the penis. While generally an effective method, penis enlargement surgery carries a considerable risk of causing permanent damage to the penile tissue that can lead to erectile dysfunction.

Traction Device: A mechanical penis extender is a device that uses traction to extend the penis. It exerts a constant traction; the penis adapts to the traction and starts to form new tissue. This enables increased blood flow into the penis and allows it to hold more blood, giving it a fuller and larger appearance. Studies have also shown that penis extenders can help with problems such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease.

Good quality penis extenders are normally made of medical grade materials that make it safe and comfortable to wear over extended periods of time. Using a mechanical penis extender combined with penis exercises such as jelqing can deliver visible and permanent results.