With the global market for cosmetic surgery expected to exceed $200 billion by 2030, more men are looking to surgically enhance their appearance, especially the package between their legs. Since the early 2000s, interest in penile enhancement has skyrocketed, with over 20,000 procedures performed each year.
Touting a high patient satisfaction rate, Penuma and its successor, the Himplant, are among the most popular penile enhancements in the world. Recently, the company announced its international expansion into Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other markets abroad
As Penuma continues to become available in more countries, men around the globe are wondering if the Himplant is right for them.
Pricking Through Penuma
Developed initially by urologist Dr. James Elist in 2002, Penuma and the Himplant are the world’s first Food and Drug Administration-cleared penile enhancement implants and can increase a penis’ girth and flaccid length by an average of 1 to 2 inches. As a medical-grade silicone sleeve, the Penuma is surgically inserted under the skin to wrap 270 degrees around the shaft of the penis.
Unlike alternative methods of penile enhancement that can be unsafe and often have no proven long-term benefits, Penuma has an infection rate of less than 3.5% in a multi-year clinical study and countless testimonials from satisfied patients boasting improved confidence and sex lives.
One Penuma recipient told Men’s Health his sex life with his wife — and his girlfriends — showed marked improvement after he had the Penuma procedure, sharing how he “regularly gets comments from her and other partners” about his increased size.
Making the Himplant Your Happy Ending
While Dr. James Elist, the inventor of Penuma and Himplant, urges potential patients to do their research, planning, and professional consultation before making the commitment, there are several benefits to also take into consideration, the first being a huge confidence boost.
With reports that over 90% of men struggle with some form of body dissatisfaction, cosmetic surgeries provide a much needed boost in self-confidence. As a major source of self-love and even pride, a man’s penis has the potential to make or break their self-confidence.
“We live in an era where, as a society, we are more accepting and understanding of bringing positive change for all men and women,” Elist told the Los Angeles Tribune. “Unfortunately, penis size has been used throughout history to emasculate men or define their masculinity.”
In addition to over 70% of Penuma and Himplant recipients reporting improved self-confidence and self-esteem, the surgery has also been shown to improve the penile appearance for individuals with a retractile penis, mild penile indentation deformities, inadequate girth, and similar irregularities.
“I spent a lot of time working on my own self-acceptance and confidence with my body on a psychological level, but I never really felt like I was able to get there. To have this surgical intervention, it did give me a tangible sense of confidence. It has been tremendous,” said a patient named Kalen, who struggled with his penile girth before Penuma.
Not only can this newfound confidence improve one’s sex life, it can also reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, improving the overall quality of your life. For those with severe negative body image, this makes Penuma something to consider.
Stimulating Your Sex Life
While many don’t like to admit it, size does matter. In an era where over 163 million Americans own one or more sex toys, we continue to see an emphasis on larger and larger equipment. In extreme cases, a lack of sexual pleasure has ruined relationships and even lives.
“You hear stories all the time of broken relationships because of problems with sexual satisfaction,” Elist told New York Weekly. “When that happens, doubt can lead to depression and worse. There have been cases in which men have considered suicide before turning to an enhancement as a solution.”
Following the aesthetic enhancements of Penuma, men are often granted a new sexual confidence that rubs off on women and translates to the bedroom.
“The surgery changed everything about me,” said a Penuma recipient named Sergio in an interview with Esquire. “Maybe it’s just the way I carry myself, but girls are more interested in me now. They’re always trying to figure me out. It’s almost like they know I’m carrying something down there. Attention attracts more attention. Girls see me with a smoking hot chick and think, ‘Who is he?’ I used to go around chasing girls. Now it just naturally happens.”
The Penuma is designed to not interfere with sexual pleasure, with many recipients reporting heightened stimulation among their sexual partners.
“It feels like normal sex — it’s quite enjoyable. The girls seem to enjoy it the most,” said a recipient named Jon in an interview with Men’s Health.
With a lack of sex increasing one’s risk of prostate cancer, poorer health outcomes, and feelings of isolation and depression, Penuma’s improvements to your sex life can be lifesaving.
“I think it’s true to say that there are people alive today because of our attention to this matter,” declared Dr. James Elist.
Getting a penile implant isn’t a decision to be made lightly, but there are certain circumstances — like improved confidence and sex life — that may sway your decision. If you find yourself wondering if Penuma or Himplant is right for you, don’t hesitate to book a consultation. It might just change you and your partner’s lives in and out of the bedroom.