Does Jelqing Technique Actually Work?

Jelqing is a penile enlargement technique used by the men to increase the size of their penis. There are no scientifically proven studies on Jelqing increasing the size of the penis. Also, no one recommends this method because it could cause injury and may be risky. 

Men go under the Jelqing technique because most of the men have a small penis anxiety. Because they think their penis is smaller. But in reality, most men have an average average-size penis, i.e., 5.16 in (13.12 cm) when erect.

Penis enlargement has been done with different techniques by the different cultures of people in this world. Like,

• Poisonous snake biting method used by Brazilians
• Dayak tribe in Borneo used Piercings
• Men mounted weights to their penis in Peru, Africa, and India in an attempt to elongate their penis.

Likewise, Jelqing is the technique used by old-generation peoples from the Arabic religion, mainly originating from Sudanese tribes in the Middle East. This method is also popular in the current period because it is less painful than other techniques used before. However, there is no proven evidence for this method. Read this blog post to learn about Jelqing and how Jelqing works. Also, about the risks associated with Jelqing. Knowing the risks is essential before using the technique.

What Is Jelqing

Jelqing is a manual technique done with the aim of enlarging the penis by repeatedly massaging it in a stretching motion, with the goal of increasing blood flow and creating microtears in the tissue. 

How Does Jelqing Work Practically?

1. Manual Stretching: Jelqing involves repeatedly “milking” the penis from the base to the tip using a lubricated hand. This motion is typically done when the penis is semi-erect.
2. Pressure Application: Each stroke is intended to apply pressure along the shaft, with the goal of forcing blood into the penile tissues, supposedly causing them to expand over time.
3. Creating Microtears: Proponents believe that this stretching motion creates tiny microtears in the tissue. As the body repairs these tears, they claim the tissue grows larger, similar to how muscles repair and grow after being stressed.
4. Healing and Growth Assumption: The continuous cycle of micro-tearing and healing is expected to increase penile size.
5. Lack of Response: However, unlike skeletal muscle, the smooth muscle in the penis doesn’t grow in response to this type of stress. Instead, the practice risks causing scar tissue, leading to conditions like Peyronie’s disease, pain, and potential shortening of the penis.

Risks Associated with Jelqing

Jelqing is one of the painless techniques promoted in social media, blogs, and forums. However, in reality, it has no proven scientific methods and also has a lot of risks that need to be known before using this technique. Here’s a detailed look at the risks associated with Jelqing

Peyronie’s Disease

• Formation of Scar Tissue: Jelqing increases the risk of developing Peyronie’s disease, a condition where scar tissue (plaques) forms inside the penis. This scar tissue can harden, causing the penis to bend or curve abnormally during erections.
• Pain and Curved Erections: In the acute phase, when the scar is still growing, the penis can become painful and overly curved, which makes intercourse difficult or painful.
• Penile Shortening: As the scar tissue accumulates, it can cause the penis to lose flexibility, leading to a shortening of its length over time.

Penile Tissue Damage

• Microtears and Scarring: Jelqing aims to create microtears in penile tissue, but this repeated damage may not heal properly. Instead of growing, the tissue may develop scar tissue that is less elastic and weaker than the original tissue, which could lead to reduced penile function.
•  Reduced Blood Flow: The formation of scar tissue can interfere with normal blood flow to the penis, making it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction).

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

• Vascular Damage: The repeated pressure and stretching movements of Jelqing can damage blood vessels within the penis. This can affect the ability of the blood to flow correctly into the penis during arousal, potentially causing erectile dysfunction.
•  Nerve Damage: The penis has sensitive nerve endings that can be damaged by excessive pressure from Jelqing, resulting in decreased sensitivity, difficulty in achieving erections, or complete erectile dysfunction over time.

Bruising and Swelling

• Burst Blood Vessels: Since Jelqing involves applying force to the penis, it’s possible to rupture blood vessels in the penile tissue. This can cause bruising and swelling, which may be painful and unsightly.
•  Hematoma: In some cases, a severe injury can result in a hematoma, a collection of blood under the skin. If not treated properly, this can lead to more extensive damage.

Infections

• Tissue Inflammation: Improper techniques, excessive pressure, or lack of hygiene can cause inflammation or infection of the penile tissue.
•  Skin Irritation: Friction from Jelqing, especially if done without proper lubrication, can irritate the skin, causing rashes, soreness, or even open wounds that can become infected.

Loss of Sensation

• Nerve Compression: The repetitive motion of Jelqing can compress nerves in the penis, leading to reduced sensitivity or a complete loss of sensation. This can affect sexual pleasure and performance.
•  Long-Term Nerve Damage: Continuous pressure and damage may lead to permanent nerve damage, making it difficult to regain normal sensation or erectile function.

Psychological Impact

• Unrealistic Expectations: Many men who try Jelqing do so with high expectations of increased penis size. When these results are not achieved, it can lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration, and low self-esteem.
• Body Dysmorphia: Engaging in practices like Jelqing can worsen body image issues or lead to body dysmorphic disorder, where a person becomes overly focused on perceived flaws in their appearance.

Temporary Damage

• Swelling and Pain: Many men experience temporary swelling, redness, and discomfort after jelqing sessions. These short-term effects can hinder sexual activity and reduce overall comfort.
• Temporary Erectile Dysfunction: In some cases, men report difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection shortly after Jelqing, likely due to the stress and trauma the penis endures during the practice.

Takeaway

Medical advisors do not recommend jelqing as it has no proven studies on increasing the size. Also, there are a lot of risks that really need to be considered. This technique is used in Internet forums, social media, and blogs. But in reality, if you want to increase your size, consulting with a healthcare provider is advisable. Consult with our experienced male sexual health doctors in Fortius Health Clinic to increase your penile size.