What Are the Benefits of Male Enhancement Pills?

Male enhancement pills are supplements sold to men to enlarge the penis. Usually, these pills are sold on the Internet, since they are not usually available in stores and are not approved by the FDA.

The University of Maryland conducted a test with several brands of male enhancement pills and was surprised to find a large amount of harmful contaminants in the pill. Although most pills contained mostly herbs, they also contained yeast, mold, bacteria like E. coli, fecal matter, lead and pesticides. Because no other formal studies have been conducted on these pills, there is no real proof that male enhancement pills are effective or do not harm their users in the long run.

Benefits of Male Enhancement Pills

Although it is not officially proven that male enhancement pills actually work to enlarge the penis, a man may still receive benefits from the pill he is taking. His self-confidence may be raised if the pills take a kind of placebo effect. If the man is more self-confident, he will be happier with his physique and the size of his penis, even if it does not actually appear larger. It is also possible that a man may believe his penis has been made larger by taking the enhancement pills, even though the size has not technically changed, since penis size may fluctuate throughout the day and in different stages of arousal. Although it has been found that herbs and some prescription medications like Viagra increase sexual performance, male enhancement pills marketed to make the penis larger do not, as of yet, have any proven results.

Warnings and Alternatives

Male enhancement pills are neither regulated nor endorsed by the FDA in any way. Do not purchase male enhancement pills from an online source you do not trust. By putting male enhancement pills in your body, you are making a dangerous decision. Not only are male enhancement pills proven to contain bacteria, mold, the E. coli virus and other dangerous additives, no long-term effects have been recorded since enhancement pills have been on the market. Before you take the risk of putting potentially hazardous pills into your body, consider taking a self-confidence class or a few therapy sessions to raise your self-esteem. You may find it works better than any pill. If you are not satisfied with male enhancement pills, other male enhancement products are on the market, including stretching and pumping devices. These devices usually show physical results for a short period of time, but also come with medical risks.

Resources

• WebMD: Male Enhancement, Is It Worth a Try?
• ABC News: The Advertising Behind Male Enhancement Pills