Enhancement Advice Blog

Okay guys, we’ve know that testosterone is the number one hormone, especially when it comes to normal sexual function and prostate health in men. 

We also know that with andropause (a.k.a male menopause) comes an increase of dehydrotestosterone (DHT) a.k.a a mutant form of testosterone or to put it bluntly “bad testosterone.  The increase in DHT can cause hair loss, excess weight gain, prostate problems, irritability, sexual dysfunction and a whole host of other issues. 

Enter testosterone replacement therapy, a common treatment that doctors prescribe to counter the issues associated with andropause.  

Testosterone replacement therapy can either be administered via injection, orally or by wearing a patch.  

While this may be an effective method of treatment for some men going through issues associated with andropause, as mentioned in previous posts, there are risks of side effects which range from agitation, restlessness, rapid heart rate, polycythemia (excess of red blood cells), and growth of the prostate gland.  

To be honest, this artificial building of testosterone sounds kind of scary.  We can’t help but think of the athletes that have used testosterone replacement therapy to boost their physical performance before the “big game” only to hear terrible stories of how it caused violent rampages or to put it bluntly “roid-rage.”  

Remember what happened to WWE wrestler, Chris Benoit?  Autopsy findings reported elevated levels of testosterone caused by steroids.  Whether he was using steroids for performance enhancement or whether he was using them because of testicular insufficiency is unknown.  It’s also unknown whether the ‘roids’ contributed to his murderous rampage but we can’t deny that it is a possibility. 

Men, you may want to consider other options before you choose testosterone replacement therapy.  

Remember, the herbs and other nutrients in male enhancement supplements have been proven highly effective in naturally elevating the body’s levels of existing testosterone while blocking the formation of DHT.  Ingredients like Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Omega 3 fatty acids, Macuna Pruriens, Saw Palmetto and Horny Goat Weed are a good start. 

Of course they also seem much less invasive.

The great thing about this male enhancement blog is that it gives us a chance to address questions that visitors have asked us.  With that said, some of you have written into us with questions about penis enlargement surgery so we thought that this would be a good opportunity to talk about this procedure.

There are many male medical clinics that perform surgical procedures to make the penis look bigger.  Penis enlargement surgery is known as phalloplasty.  This procedure is not as simple as one might think.  A lot of people (yes this includes some of you visitors) believe that this procedure is similar to women’s breast augmentation (enlargement) surgery – which of course is so common nowadays that we consider it almost routine.

Guys, it’s not even close.

Though there are many methods of phalloplasty,  there are two common ways the procedure can be done.  One surgery involves cutting through the supportive ligament of the penis. This allows the penis to droop further down which gives the appearance of a longer look when not erect.  Part of the organ is normally hidden by tissue at the base of the penis so cutting part of the ligament adds some length.  The other type of surgery involves injecting fat into the penis to give it a fuller look.  By the way, before any of these surgeries are performed, some clinics require that men wear weights on the penis for a few months – in other words, it’s not a quick and simple procedure.

So, for anyone who’s considering surgical “male enhancement” procedures, be aware that these surgeries are very expensive not to mention extremely risky.  And…unlike breast augmentation surgery, phalloplasty is irreversible. Complications may include bleeding, infection and permanent deformation of the penis.  Some patients who’ve undergone phalloplasty surgery report that their penises (when erect) no longer come up as high as before the procedure was done.  Others also report a loss of sensation.

All in all, unless advised by a urologist, these procedures should not be taken lightly – this is why we don’t recommend them!

Some visitors have written into enhancementadvice.com with feedback about male enhancement products that have either not worked at all, have worked too quickly (which in turn gave them awful side effects) and of course some that complained of being billed each month for products that were never ordered.

Because herbal supplements are not as strictly regulated as prescription drugs, it’s important that to do as much research as possible about the male enhancement product, its ingredients and selling practices before you choose one. 

We can’t stress this enough.

When choosing a male enhancement supplement take a look at the label and see if it was manufactured at an FDA-approved facility that follows strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards such as uniformity and cleanliness making sure the product does not contain contaminants, such as lead, mercury, animal feces or drugs (yes there have been animal feces and lead found in some male enhancers) – perhaps from animals grazing near the extracted herbs.  The label should also clearly state how much of the herb each dose contains.  Ideally you should choose a supplement manufactured in North America that meets FDA standards.  This is because many supplement companies don’t bother testing their products but most FDA- approved facilities generally have rigorous testing practices.

Furthermore many natural male enhancement products that market themselves as “all natural” contain traces of Sildenafil (drug contained in Viagra) or its prescription cousins Taladifil or Vardenifil (drugs in Cialis and Levitra).  Some of these products have been pulled from the shelves and banned as we mentioned in earlier posts, but many are still being sold through the internet in spite of these warnings.  

Men, a word of advice…if the male enhancer you purchased worked too quickly and then caused some pretty intense side effects, chances are the ingredients are not as “natural” as the company claims.  Nine times out of 10 the supplement contains a drug. 

If you’re being billed for products that you had no intention of ordering and the shipments keep arriving at your doorstep, this is probably because you thought you were signing up for a “free” trial of the product.  

Another word of advice…always read the fine print or the cleverly worded words.  “Free” or “rewards program” in many cases actually means the opposite for many companies.  When you sign up to receive your “free trial” or “free rewards” you may actually be signing up for an auto-shipping / auto-billing program and credit cards are charged without your knowledge while products keep arriving.  Many companies do this to get sales and yes it’s a shady way to do business. 

Don’t be duped.  And finally…stop asking enhancementadvice.com for a refund. We are a product review website.  We don’t carry products and we’re not a store!

Studies conclude that an estimated 80 per cent of erectile issues stem from hardened arteries and poor blood circulation as a result of diets high in fat, sodium and red meat.  As discussed in previous posts, eating fruits, vegetables and fish can help increase sperm count and make for healthy erections.

Well, new research from Cleveland, New Orleans and Mumbai suggests that cell phone usage may decrease sperm count.

That’s right… cell phones.

Experts’ findings indicate that each characteristic of a man’s sperm profile can be affected by talking many hours on his cell phone.  Though there is no clear explanation why sperm count decreases, one theory suggests that radiation from the cell phones may affect the gonads causing a rise in temperature to the testes which then damage the sperm cells.  In fact, a study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that keeping a cell phone on talk mode while inside the pocket can decrease sperm quality and we all know that it’s very common for men to keep their cell phones in their pockets while using headsets or earpieces.

Does this mean to say that cell phones kept inside your pocket may potentially lead to ED?  Perhaps that’s food for thought.

Well actually, there is male enhancement gum right?  Maybe chewing gum while talking on your cell can prevent these potential “issues” (in theory at least).

Now with that said, does this also apply to men who keep their cells in their pockets but they eat healthy and take daily doses of vitamins and / or male enhancement supplements?

We guess that’s also food for thought.

So on continued more research about the various male enhancement methods and/or products.

And we’re sure you already know that there are a plethora of products, methods, devices etc., to choose from.  One of the newest products we came across was a male enhancement supplement that comes in the form of gum.

Yes that’s right gum.  The gum is cleverly named “Sexlets For Him,” and yes we think it’s no accident that it sounds like the famous brand of chewing gum we all grew up with,Chiclets.

Yet again here is another product that is tying to make its mark in the male enhancement business.  It could be worth noting that if Nicoret gum works for some people to help them quit smoking (notice we say some), then maybe Sexlets for Him or products like it may be an option for men who are considering taking male enhancement but are scared of pills.

Sexlets contains some of the standard ingredients found in most male enhancers such as Maca Root, Ginseng, Vitamin E and Damiana.  It also contains a mixture of some other ingredients that are not as familiar to male enhancement products.

Also note that this product contains yohimbe and we’ve previously discussed some of the potentially dangerous side effects of this compound.  But we’ve included their link in case some of you might still be curious to know more information about this male enhancement chewing gum:

http://www.sexletsgumstore.com/

We must admit Sexlets is a catchy (yet some might say tacky) name.