What is low libido?
Low libido describes a decreased interest in sexual activity.
It’s common to lose interest in sex from time to time, and libido levels vary through life. It’s also normal for your interest not to match your partner’s at times.
However, low libido for a long period of time may cause concern for some people. It can sometimes be an indicator of an underlying health condition.
Here are a few potential causes of low libido in men.
Testosterone is an important male hormone. In men, it’s mostly produced in the testicles.
Testosterone is responsible for building muscles and bone mass, and for stimulating sperm production. Your testosterone levels also factor into your sex drive.
Normal testosterone levels will vary. However, adult men are considered to have low testosterone, or low T, when their levels fall below 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL), according to guidelines from the American Urological Association (AUA).
When your testosterone levels decrease, your desire for sex also decreases.
Decreasing testosterone is a normal part of aging. However, a drastic drop in testosterone can lead to decreased libido.
Talk to your doctor if you think this might be an issue for you. You may be able to take supplements or gels to increase your testosterone levels.
Penis enlargement
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Do you want a bigger penis? In one large survey a few years ago, about 45% of men said they did. And you can buy plenty of over-the-counter and even medical treatments that promise a larger penis. But do any of them really work?
How Does Penis size matter: What’s normal, what’s not?
The fear that your penis looks too small or is too small to satisfy your partner during sex is common. But studies have shown that most men who think their penises are too small actually have normal-sized penises.
Similarly, studies suggest that many men have an exaggerated idea of what constitutes “normal” penis size.
The length of a non-erect penis doesn’t consistently predict length when the penis is erect. If your penis is about 13 cm (5 inches) or longer when erect, it’s of normal size.
A penis is considered abnormally small only if it measures less than 3 inches (about 7.5 centimeters) when erect, a condition called micropenis.
How partners view penis size
Advertisers would have you believe that your partner cares deeply about penis size. If you’re concerned, talk to your partner.
Keep in mind that understanding your partner’s needs and desires is more likely to improve your sexual relationship than changing the size of your penis.
How do Penis-enlargement products work
Most advertised penis-enlargement methods are ineffective, and some can cause permanent damage to your penis. Here are some of the most widely promoted products and techniques:
- Pills and lotions. These usually contain vitamins, minerals, herbs or hormones that manufacturers claim enlarge the penis. None of these products has been proved to work, and some may be harmful.
- Vacuum pumps. Because pumps draw blood into the penis, making it swell, they’re sometimes used to treat erectile dysfunction.
A vacuum pump can make a penis look larger temporarily. But using one too often or too long can damage elastic tissue in the penis, leading to less firm erections.
- Exercises. Sometimes called jelqing, these exercises use a hand-over-hand motion to push blood from the base to the head of the penis.Although this technique appears safer than other methods, there’s no scientific proof it works, and it can lead to scar formation, pain, and disfigurement.
- Stretching. Stretching involves attaching a stretcher or extender device — also referred to as a penile traction device — to the penis to exert gentle tension.A few small studies have reported length increases of half an inch to almost 2 inches (about 1 to 3 centimeters) with these devices.Larger, more-rigorous research is needed to establish safety and effectiveness.
Surgery is risky and may not work
Studies of available surgical techniques to lengthen the penis have found mixed results in safety, effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
At best, surgery such as division of the suspensory ligament may add half an inch (1 centimeter) to the appearance of the flaccid penis but does not change the actual length of the penis. At worst, surgery can result in complications such as infection, scarring, and loss of sensation or function.
What is the average penis size?
FLACCID
A review of several studies found the average flaccid length to be 9–10 cm. Length of the flaccid penis does not necessarily correspond to the length of the erect penis; some smaller flaccid penises grow much longer, while some larger flaccid penises grow comparatively less.
ERECT
As of 2015, a systematic review of the best research to date on the topic has concluded that the average length of an erect human penis is between 12-12-15cm.
Does size matter to women?
Surveys show that while size does matter to some women, there are far fewer who say that it’s important. Most women agree it’s how a man uses his penis and whether he excels in other areas because intercourse is just one part of sex, and sex encompasses so much more.
Penis enlargement
Penis enlargement, sometimes called male enhancement, refers to an assortment of techniques intended to increase the girth, length, or erectile rigidity of the human penis. Procedures range from manual exercises to stretching devices and surgical procedures, with reports of successes and failures around the world. Some techniques are outright hoaxes. Other techniques can produce some measure of success.
Surgery
There are several surgical treatments, all carrying a risk of significant complications. The Second International Consultation on Sexual Dysfunctions concluded that most men will not wish to proceed to surgery when properly informed of the likely outcome and risks of complications.What about surgery? There are two basic penis enlargement surgeries.
- Firstly lengthening the penis. The most common procedure is to cut the ligament that connects the penis to the pelvic bone. This allows a little more of the shaft — on average less than an inch — to become visible outside the body. More of what’s hidden is revealed by this technique. To prevent the ligament from reattaching, a guy would need weights or stretching devices daily for about six months.
- Secondly widening the penis. For men who think their penis is too thin, more controversial procedures can thicken it using implanted fat, silicone, or tissue grafts.
The American Urologic Association states that these procedures are not safe or effective for increasing the thickness or length of the penis in an adult.
Pills and Supplements
The internet commonly offers penis enlargement products, patches, male enhancement pills, and ointments. Some products contain harmless ingredients. None of these products has been demonstrated to give you a longer penis.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases may be caused by a variety of organisms and may present in many different ways. The more common forms of sexually transmitted diseases are shown below:
- Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea
, and syphilis. - Viruses, including HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Zika.
- Parasites, such as trichomonas vaginalis, or insects such as crab lice or scabies mites.
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