These practices may also be called milking or penis stretching. Jelqing involves tugging and pulling the penis over and over again to make it expand. The movement was thought to pump more blood and extend tissues to create a larger penis. But, like any form of exercise or technique, jelqing can be dangerous. Here, we investigate the risk and dangers of jelqing and whether it can cause harm.
Historical Context and Key Figures:
The ancient Arabs considered jelqing a means of increasing male sexual efficiency and force. Historically, the word “jelqing” was thought to come from the Arabic “jalq” meaning to rub or work. Jeldsing was traditionally done by men to enhance their sexual abilities and beautify their genitals.
One man who is usually credited with having popularised jelqing in the modern era is the writer and sex educator Dr Kevin Pezzi. Dr. Pezzi’s 2003 book “The Science of Sex: Enhancing Sexual Pleasure, Performance, Attraction, and Desire” promoted the use of jelqing for enlargement of the penis. His book made quite a stir and brought more attention to jelqing as a potential method for achieving male enhancement.
To begin with, you need to know how to jelq in a way that won’t cause you harm. This is accomplished by using the thumb and forefinger to squeeze the base of the penis and slide toward the head. It’s important to use very low pressure and not excessive force to avoid breaking the tissues in the penis. The penis should be semi-erect and movement should be slow and controlled. If done properly, jelqing is considered a harmless sport.
Note: Jelqing is not a medically certified penis enlargement technique. There is no science to demonstrate that it works, and doctors don’t endorse it. That is because there are no studies or research regarding the long-term side-effects and safety of jelqing. This is why people who decide to practise jelqing do so at their own peril.
Potential risks
One of the primary risks of jelqing is that it can damage the penile tissues. The penis is composed of delicate tissues and blood vessels, so pulling the penis can tear the tissue and cause scarring. It can lead to pain in the penis, numbness and, in severe cases, erectile dysfunction. A 2011 article in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that men who practiced jelqing reported reducing penile pain and poor erections. This means that jelqing can in fact damage the penis.
Another potential injury to be sustained in jelqing is penile numbness. This occurs when the nerves in the penis become clogged and the patient loses sensation. Numbness can also occur alongside a tingling or burning feeling. It usually happens due to applying too much pressure or doing the exercise too long. For the most part, the numbness is short-lived, and sensation returns within a few hours. But if the numbness persists, you’ll need to visit a doctor to rule out nerve damage.
There are other risks to jelqing, including bruising and swelling. Just like with any physical activity, exercise can bruise and puff up the tissue over time. This is because jelqing puts too much stress and pressure on the penis and can damage tissues and cause blood to spill out. This can sometimes turn the penis yellow and will require medical attention to heal.
And, let’s be honest, jelqing is far more dangerous without taking extra care. For example, doing the exercise while sitting upright or exerting too much force could be fatal. Also, jelqing isn’t recommended for anyone with blood clotting disorders or priapism, as it can make things worse. Anyone who has had a penis removed or has suffered from a penile injury is also advised against jelqing, lest further harm occurs.
Moreover, jelqing when performed in an improper way and without preparation is itself dangerous. You have to ice the penis prior to performing the exercise to avoid harm. You can do this by applying a hot compress or taking a warm shower. If you don’t warm up properly, the tissues can tear, which can cause damage and discomfort.
Some of the more severe wounds associated with jelqing included penile fractures and Peyronie’s disease. A penile fracture is a rupture of the tissues in the penis that usually occurs during a fierce and forceful jelqing session. This type of injury needs to be treated as quickly as possible because it can do permanent damage. Peyronie’s disease, by contrast, involves scar tissue forming on the penile shaft and leading it to curl or twist. It is not entirely clear whether jelqing in turn produces Peyronie’s disease, but men who have undertaken the exercise have been known to develop it. Still, more work is required to find an explicit connection between jelqing and Peyronie’s disease.
Jelqing can damage individuals mentally as well as physically. The drive to have a larger penis causes one to feel inadequate and depressed. It can also lead to people obsessing over jelqing and damaging themselves through rash and reckless behaviour.
Conclusion:
To sum up, jelqing looks like a non-harmful and painless penis-growing procedure, but there are risks and dangers. This absence of scientific evidence and research regarding the effectiveness and safety of the act is a troubling trend, and you need to treat it extremely carefully. Always seek medical attention before using any type of penis enlargement method, and follow your body’s warning to slow down and avoid injury. The practice of jelqing must be decided upon with due consideration of the risks and dangers that may come with it.
