The Fascination With Penis Size Dates Back Thousands of Years

While it’s true that penis size has achieved much greater exposure in recent years thanks to the internet, and our willingness to discuss just about anything over its mostly anonymous wavelengths, the concept of penis enlargement and the fascination with penis size is by no means a new concept; we’re simply more open about discussing it now than ever before.

Look at my cock, young Greek boy :-)

Depictions of penises from thousands of years ago are most notable in Greek myth, where Gods and heroes were often shown with large (and usually erect, regardless of the situation) penises.

Later paintings and depictions of this era and its figures usually contain similar imagery.

The actual history of penis enlargement itself also dates back at least two thousand years, to Africa, where tribesmen first experimented with weight hanging, a form of penis stretching that is still in use today. It’s even possibly that the practice dates back even further, to the ancient Egyptians and their ruling pharaohs.

While weight hanging has been proven effective in lengthening the penis, it is not without its risks, and those who practice this form of penis lengthening are at a greater risk of impotence than others, which has largely led to the practice being abandoned in most regions in favor of new penis enhancement techniques.

And the magical herbs from China...

Also popular in the past, and still considered viable today, are herbs and supplements. Certain plants have long been associated with sexual organs and sexual pleasure, and in many cultures like in China, these plants are still used to promote fertility, sexual pleasure, and penis enhancement.

Penis exercises were also developed around this time, in an effort to increase penis size and girth through regular use of the muscle, like one does with other muscles. These too have proven effective, and are one of the most popular forms of penis enhancement still in use today. One such exercise, or practice, is called Jelq, whereby the erect penis is massaged in a very deliberate and rhythmic manner, with the goal being to increase blood pressure and flow.

One of the most recent inventions in the history of penis enlargement is the penis pump, created in the early 20 th century. These devices have not only proven popular for increasing penis size, but have also been shown to help with erectile dysfunction in some cases, by promoting increased blood flow in the penis.

As the drive for larger penises has persisted, and likely even grown greater, in recent years, these techniques and devices from the distant and recent history of penis enlargement continue to remain popular, while new methods are continually sought out and perfected.

One thing’s for certain; this issue is not going to disappear anytime soon, and the history of penis enlargement will most likely continue for thousands of years to come. As techniques and surgical methods continue to improve in the years to come, it should be a halcyon era for men in the future, though we have to wonder if we’ll ever find true peace with our most cherished body part.