For virtually every penis enlargement technique, you’re going to have to wait a little time before you see results, but one quick and simple solution was under your nose the whole time. Take a hot shower before you have sex!

This will increase the size of your penis. With virtually all penis enlargement techniques, you’re going to gain around 1/2 inches in length (even with plastic surgery). Just by taking a hot shower and massaging your penis, you can get the same results in seconds.

However, if you want permanent results you have to look into jelqing.

If you do a search on your favorite search engine for “male enhancement“, you are going to see some of the following products…

VigRX
Vimax
ProSolution
Zenerx

…the list goes on an on.

Which of these gives the best results? The correct answer would be: none of them do. Just like Enzyte, these pills have no scientific evidence behind their promises. Sure, they may give results to some men, but they are unproven. One of the reasons you see so many of these products is because they are extremely profitable. A manufacturer can pay around $2 for a supply of pills and sell many of them for $40. Each pill website has a featured M.D. that gives his stamp of approval. Undoubtedly, the manufacturers of these pills pay these doctors a lot of money to give them their “take”. You have to keep in mind that just because one doctor says that it works well, it does not scientifically prove anything. All of these products have money back guarantees. However, there have been reports of some not honoring their money back guarantees. In fact, the only thing these companies are known to increase is their cash flow. Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on male enhancement pills, do something else to increase your libido. This can include getting in better shape, seeing a sex therapist, and talking to your partner about improving your sex life.

Do natural male enhancement pills work? Webmd, the online authority for health care related questions, says that, no, they do not work, at least in terms of giving you a bigger sized penis. Rather than taking one of these “snake oil” pills they recommend that you just take a hot shower so that it will increase your penis for a short period of time. A Webmd blog made an interesting point that the reason you get so many spam e-mails and advertisements on television is because the producers of these creams and potions are in no way regulated by the government. The supplement industry has worked very hard to not be overseen by the FDA, thanks to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. The pills and creams sound authoritative and believable when they tell you that they promise “male enhancement”. In reality, most of them are useless vitamin pills. Sure, some may work for you, but don’t count on it. Because there have been no official independent studies done of them, don’t expect much.

The most popular alternative to male enhancement pills that supposedly increase penis size is jelqing. Essentially it involves stroking the penis in a down-up, down-up motion consistently, thereby stretching it. Although jelqers say that it works well, doctors are very skeptical about it because there is no scientific study to prove that it works and a chance of injury to the penis in the form of scars and weaker erections. If you are interested in jelqing simply do a search for it in your favorite search engine. There are whole forums with guys who share their techniques on penis enlargement. Some even go further and employ “hanging” techniques to increase their penis size, which can be dangerous.

Another alternative is penis enlargement surgery. Yes, some men are desperate enough to have their penis increase in size by 1/2 inch, which is the typical result for such a surgery. Less than a third of men who got the surgery were satisfied with the results. It should be noted that men who get this surgery have very unrealistic expectations about what it can do in terms of increasing penile size. Although some men get a mere 1/2 inch of length, you can expect to get around 1 inch. The surgery works by cutting a ligament that holds the penis in its usual position, making it descend around an inch. Some men, rather than opting for an extension of the penis, choose to go with a dermal implant, which works by implanting fat cells on the penis, giving it more thickness. For either surgery you can expect to pay around $5,000. As with any surgery, there are risks including nerve damage, infection, and adverse side effects to anesthesia. If you get an elongation surgery you may very well have scarring and your erection will point lower than normal. Considering the cost and risks of this surgery, unless your penis is significantly below the average, it is best that you pass on this type of surgery.

Some men think that they can use penis pumps to increase their penis size. Although penis pumps are used for erectile dysfunction, they do not make your penis bigger during intercourse. They do, but once you remove the ring, your penis deflates back to its normal size. Studies have proven that penis pumps will not increase your penis size.

However, if you are looking for an alternative to a prescription drug such as Viagra to treat ED, according to Webmd, products that contain panax ginseng, yohimbe, “EGB 761″ or “LI 1370″ type Ginkgo Biloba, and L-Arginine have been tested and are known to work to some degree.

Enzyte is the “once daily pill for natural male enhancement”. According to its website:

Taking Enzyte daily may help:

• Increase blood flow all day and all night
• Achieve firmer, stronger, fuller-feeling erections
• Reach peak sexual enhancement

Enzte used to advertise itself as a product that promotes penis size. But recently, after allegations that it does nothing for penis enlargement, it has advertised itself essentially as an erectile dysfunction pill for those without erectile dysfunction. A pill not for those completely lacking an erection, but a pill for those who are looking to improve their erection. According to the website you will achieve “fuller-feeling erections”. Coreynahman.com is right when saying that Enzyte is ambiguous or vague in its promises so that no one can claim that there product doesn’t work. Enzyte even acknowledges this in their fine print:

“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”

Because Enzyte doesn’t cure any disease and just promises a more “fuller-feeling erection” you don’t really know what you’re going to get with this product. Although they aren’t really straight forward with their promises, there are a lot of men who say that they get results with Enzyte. Even if it doesn’t work, you can take advantage of their 60 day money back return policy.

There have been no independent studies proving the effectiveness of Enzyte or any other pill that promises natural or herbal male enhancement. Online reviews for the product aren’t reassuring. On drugs.com it has a 2/5 star rating with users saying that it is “baloney” and a “waste of time”. Regardless, there were a few positive reviews. Buzzillions.com gives Enzyte a 2.6/5 star rating.

Bottom line: Don’t expect any miracles. You may see “male enhancement” (which means different things to different people anyways), but don’t count on it.

Natural male enhancement products such as Enzyte depend on virtually every man’s desire to have a fuller erection. Because Enzyte knows that men have different versions of what they consider to be male enhancement (some want a bigger penis, some want longer lasting erections, some want more “energy”) they aren’t weary of being vague themselves and cashing in on a lot of money as a result.

You’ve heard about Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. All of these are used to treat erectile dysfunction. When people want male enhancement pills, they may be looking for a pill that increases the size of the penis rather than treating ED. The general consensus from doctors is that you should stay away from such pills because they are unproven. If you google “penis enlargement” or “male enhancement pills” you are going to stumble upon hundreds of herbal or natural pills that promise to make your penis bigger. The reason there are so many of these pills is because the manufactures of these products know that there are a lot of desperate and gullible men who will buy a product that promises penile enlargement. Unfortunately, there are no independent studies proving their effectiveness. Some of them are downright dangerous. Although you may think that you have a penis size issue, it’s most likely all in your head…

Your penis looks a lot smaller than it actually is from your viewing angle because your head is looking down at it vertically.

If you shave your pubic hair, you’ll notice that your gentiles look a lot bigger.

In the locker room you may notice that other guys have larger flaccid penises. You have to keep in mind that the size of a flaccid penis has no relation to the size of a fully erect penis. If someone’s limp penis is already large, it’s unlikely to grow much more when it is erect.

Although there are many estimates of average erect penis size, the average of the averages is about 5 1/2 inches. Don’t think that a “normal” erection measures 7 or 8 inches. Furthermore, women don’t care that much about length anyways, they are more interested in the thickness.

Your penis may look smaller than it is because you are not in shape. If you have a big belly, working on cutting down will make your penis look larger because it doesn’t have fat tissue, making it look small in comparison.

The goal of male enhancement pills is to make money. Marketers are rightly criticized for creating demand for a product when their shouldn’t be one in the first place. Because many men are insecure about their penis size, they wrongly believe that they have to buy a male enhancement pill or cream when they are perfectly normal.

Although PDE-5 inhibitors work for the majority of men, for some, they simply don’t. What are the other options available to a man who has ED?

Penile implant or penile prosthesis. An inflatable or bendy structure is implanted into the penis. Although getting this surgery will not affect your ability to achieve orgasm, a high majority of men who have gotten this procedure done are very satisfied with the results.

Vacuum pump. This gets blood flowing into your penis. Around 50-80% of men are satisfied with a vacuum pump, which you can buy for around $400.

Penile injection therapy. This involves injecting a drug to the side of the penis, of which the most commonly prescribed ones are Papaverine hydrochloride, Regitine, and Caverject. The erection usually beings within 15 minutes and can last for a few hours.

Urethral suppositories. These are tablets that are placed into the penis. They will start to work within 15 minutes and will last for about an hour. MUSE or alprostadil is the most common drug used for urethral suppositories. Unfortunately, MUSE only works for about a third of its users.

Although there are a lot of herbal or natural male enhancement pills out there, fact is, there are only 3 FDA approved pills: Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. What separates one from the other?

Viagra: Because this is the first male enhancement pill, it is the most recognizable and, to many men, the one they trust the most. You can expect sildenafil, another name for Viagra, to start working within half an hour and to last for about 4 hours. The most common side effects with this pill are headaches, redness in skin, indigestion, impaired vision, and a stuffy nose. Viagra was, at one point, responsible for nearly all sales of ED pills. Then Levitra and Cialis stepped into the market, offering consumers more options.

Viagra may be one of the most recognizable drugs in the United States. Ask anyone what Viagra is and they will tell you. Although Cialis and Levitra have lowered Viagra’s status as the male enhancement pill, it is still the most trusted ED pill brand. Male enhancement pills such as Viagra work by restoring pressurized blood flow to the penis. When a male has ED, he is sexually aroused, but the blood flow normally seen in the case of an erect penis is simply not there. Viagra relaxes the smooth muscle, restoring blood flow in the process.

Price per pill: $16 according to Drugstore.com (25 mg)

Levitra: Works similarly to Viagra. It will work in about 30 minutes and last for approximately 5 hours. Levitra has the same common side effects as Viagra, except with the added chance of nausea.

Price per pill: $15 according to Drugstore.com (5mg)

Cialis: Known as “The Weekend Pill”. It starts working in around 15 minutes and can last for 36 hours. Common side effects of Cialis include headache, redness in skin, runny nose, pain in the back area, muscle aches, and indigestion.

Price per pill: $5 according to Drugstore.com (5mg)

Which of these is the best erectile dysfunction pill? Because each of our bodies is different, what works for one may not work for another. No scientific study has been undertaken to prove which one of these works the best. If we go by promised results and price, Cialis seems to provide the most value. However, because the exact dosage (how many mg) can vary, the best value may be some other drug. The more mg a pill contains, the more it is going to cost you. Regardless of which pill you take, you should know that around 80% of men with erectile dysfunction got results by taking one of these pills.

What if you don’t have erectile dysfunction, can you still use the pills as a substitute for male enhancement pills? Yes, you can do so, but you should talk to your doctor about your plans. The main benefit to using an ED pill if you don’t have erectile dysfunction is that your erection will last longer.

There are a lot of herbal or natural pills online, advertising themselves. Because there are no scientific studies proving their effectiveness. Although they may work, their being unproven treatments is a risk not worth taking. If you’ve considered getting an herbal pill it’s likely because you did not feel like paying hundreds of dollars for one of the three FDA approved pills. Rather than getting some no name herbal pill, consider getting a generic version of either Viagra, Levita, or Cialis. They have the same exact chemicals as the originals, but are manufactured by other pharmaceutical companies.

You may find out that you do not need erectile dysfunction pills in the first place. For many men with erectile dysfunction, lifestyle changes are enough to give them the results that they desire. At the very least, life style changes will better your overall health. Some men, in addition to life style changes, require the use of male enhancement pills to treat erectile dysfunction…

Exercise consistently. Exercising will not only help you alleviate erectile dysfunction, but it will also provide other health benefits. Among these are a decrease in blood pressure, better sleep, a more healthy appearance, lower chance of heart disease and other health issues, and a stronger heart. You want to do an exercise that you actually enjoy doing. If your treadmill is collecting dust, for example, participate in some “fun” exercises such as tennis or swimming. You want to exercise for around 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You also want to make sure that you are getting cardiovascular exercise because your cardiovascular health is directly related to whether or not you have ED.

Stress has been linked to erectile dysfunction. You can lower your stress levels by getting enough sleep, eating right, exercising, avoiding caffeine or alcohol, quitting smoking, and just relaxing and enjoying yourself. Although workaholics (such as myself) think that we always have to be productive, taking part in some mindless fun can do wonders for your mind. How do you know if your erection problems are due to physiological stress issues or something physical? Well, if you have an erection in the morning (yes, every healthy guy has morning stiffness) than you can be pretty sure that your impotence is all in your mind. Otherwise, you may need to quit smoking, exercise, and/or use male enhancement pills to get the erection that your desire.

Smoking has been linked to impotence by use of surveys. Obviously, quitting smoking is easier said than done, especially if you’ve been smoking for a while. What’s the best way to quit smoking? The majority of people who have stopped smoking ended it abruptly, not gradually.