Let’s be honest: you are probably looking at the size of your penis and wondering if it has stopped growing and if anything can be done about it. The next question is obviously, if testosterone increases penis size and the answer isn’t a straightforward one, it is quite a complicated response.
Recent research has shown that about 50% of men are worried about their penis size, and there is an off chance you are reading this to see if an increase in testosterone level would lead to a bigger penis. Keep reading!
The Role of Testosterone in Male Development
Testosterone is an essential sex hormone responsible for the development of male attributes. In males, sperm production starts from as early as seven months, and the level begins to rise during puberty, and during the teen years, it boosts to the peak and starts to decline with age – mid-30s. Testosterone plays essential roles, such as:
- Enlargement of the penis and testes
- Deepening/breaking of the voice when going through puberty
- Sex drive/libido
- The appearance of facial and body hair
- Production of sperm
- Bone and muscle strength
Teens with low testosterone levels may not experience full masculinization, for instance, the penis might not fully develop, and facial hairs may be scanty. In some cases, we can say that testosterone helps maintain a certain mood; there are, however, other roles of testosterone that have not been discovered yet.
Testosterone is integrated into the body from cholesterol, but having high cholesterol doesn’t guarantee a high level of testosterone. The pituitary gland in the brain carefully controls the testosterone level for that to happen.
What Happens When You Have Too Much Testosterone
Having an above-normal level of testosterone is not exactly a common occurrence in men. This may come as a surprise because people tend to relate to sexual promiscuity and road rage as a sign of too much testosterone. That right there is just a myth; your testosterone doesn’t precisely shape your attitude and reactions to situations.
Part of this myth stems up from the fact that it can be quite difficult to accurately say how much testosterone is considered normal and what is considered normal behavior. Hence, it’s easier to tag extreme action to having a high testosterone level.
Most of what we know about high testosterone and behaviors come from athletes who use anabolic steroids or related hormones to have excellent athletic performance and increased body mass.
Having an abnormally high testosterone level comes with some problems, such as:
- Acne/oily skin
- Shrinkage of the testicles
- Difficulty in breathing when sleeping
- Breast and prostate enlargement
- Low sperm count
- Retention of excess fluid with swelling of legs
- An increase in red blood cells
- Weight gain, most likely from an increased appetite
- High cholesterol level
- Insomnia and headache
- Impaired judgment and delusion
Note that the reason for the enlargement of breast is due to the conversion of excess testosterone to estrogen.
In-depth View of Male Development
Let’s talk about early development a bit. Growing up, just right before puberty, girls and boys have pretty much the same level of hormones. As a result, there typically isn’t much difference in size, strength, or appearance between both genders when of the same age.
Once the stage of puberty hits, a boy starts producing about 50 times more testosterone than he was before. This brings about a sudden flow of drastic changes in remarkable ways.
Facial hairs, growth spurt, breaking/deepening of the voice, and of course, “increase in penis size.” The manhood increases rapidly between the ages of 12 and 21, at the age of 21, you should already have an idea of your penis is on the big, average, or small size.
However, do you know that the size of the penis is determined way earlier that the age of 12? The penis size is already established and sealed during 8 to 12 weeks into pregnancy, and this happens during the “Masculine Programme Window.” The testosterone is essential to the development and determination of the penis size at this moment.
Two critical phases determine the penis size, and they both depend on androgen activities. The first stage is the formation of the penis, which occurs early in fetal life, and the second stage is the penis growth.
The second phase offers a more extended period for androgen activities, and the level of androgen activities at this stage would play a determining role in the penis size, usually from birth to completion of puberty.
Would Increasing Your Testosterone Level Increase Your Penis Size?
The answer is “NO.” as earlier discussed, the penis size is determined from birth to the completion of puberty, and once that window is closed, you are set for life. You can think of it as an original mix, where nothing can be changed about it. Not only would an increase in testosterone not increase your penis size, nothing else would.
Medications and enlargement pills have no scientific backing, only their credibility. Flooding your system with too much testosterone would only backfire and end up putting your overall health at risk. You run at a risk of shutting down completely the testosterone production in your body, which can lead to loss of sexual function.
Another answer to that question can be “YES,” but not in a way you think. Testosterone can affect your penis size, but you have no control over it. It may not make your penis grow bigger, but it would help you achieve your peak.
However, even after puberty, testosterone plays a vital role in your sex life, but it’s still not about the size of your penis, but how well you put it to action.
What’s An Average Penis Size?
Penis size is much determined by hormones exposure, and it varies significantly between individuals. Hardly anyone of us should have anything to worry about because the average size of a penis is about 5.1 to 5.7 inches, and very few men have their penis size to be over 16 inches.
A flaccid penis is at about 3.4 to 3.7 inches, and the average circumference of an erect penis is 3.5 to 3.9 inches.
So there it is, if you fall between these lines, then perfect for you, but if not, it shouldn’t bring down your esteem or affect your sexual life. Penis size doesn’t affect your sexual performance; neither is it a symbol of masculinity and testosterone level.
Can You Increase Your Penis Size with Surgery?
Firstly, there is already a very lucrative market for companies that advertise pills and creams that increase the penis size, but there is no scientific backing to what they claim.
But, a surgical procedure – penoplasty – can add some length to a flaccid penis. Note that it doesn’t add any increase in length to an erect penis. This procedure can cause your erection to be less pointy than it previously was because it involves cutting a ligament that attaches the penis to the bone. So do you still think it is worth it?
Vacuum pumps also help men with erectile dysfunction have an erection, but no, it won’t increase your penis size.
What is Penis Stretching, and Can It Increase Your Penis Size?
Penis stretching refers to using your hand or device to elongate your penis to cause a permanent increase in size. Although there is no scientific backing to this method, it, however, has some minimal results. But note that these results and shreds of evidence are based on unscientific reports. Here is a rundown of how it works:
Penis Stretching
Penis stretching is a manual process that involves using your hands to massage the tissues along the length of your penis gently, but you might sometimes need to rub a little harder. The essence of this is to cause micro-tears in the tissue, and as they heal, the tissues appear engorged. This action would make your penis look longer than it is. Consistency is key to see any significant changes when doing this.
Girth exercises such as jelqing have been proven to work as well, and it is still centered on massaging of the tissues.
Penis Stretching Devices
It remains unclear how well penile devices can help achieve a bigger penis size. For instance, a penis pump, usually attached to the pelvic area, produces an immediate erection. Some anecdotes claim that continuous use of the pump would result in a permanent increase in the penis.
Still, the research on penis stretching techniques is very much limited, but that’s not to say that continuous use of these methods won’t yield results, even if they are temporary.
Conclusion
Testosterone doesn’t play a role in your penis size that you can harness, and the penis size isn’t related to testosterone levels. And a man with an average-sized penis can have a more exciting sex life than a man with a big penis. There are other appeals other than your physical traits you should be more focused on like, your confidence level, sense of humor, intelligence, and overall your relationship with your partner.
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