However, the above proposition would be entirely false; male enhancement is by no means a present day idea.

As far back as the Ancient Greek period, a special treatment was given the male genitalia. Though the ancient Greeks actually preferred small genitals, they nonetheless exerted extra effort in ensuring that their genitals remained healthy.

Around two thousand years ago, the practice of weight hanging began to gain popularity in several tribes in Africa. It has also been proposed that this practice goes as far back as ancient Egypt, wherein the pharaohs themselves used it to increase their sexual enjoyment. Weight hanging involved hanging stones, rocks etc at the penis' end in order stretch the tissues that comprise the penis shaft.

While this technique has been proven effective in lengthening the penis, it has also resulted in diminished penile girth. Moreover, it has also been shown to result in inadequate blood circulation within the penis cells, depriving them of their much needed supply of oxygen and other nutrients necessary for their well-being.

Safer and less drastic methods of male genital enhancement were also developed in ancient times. One is the application or ingestion of herbal aphrodisiacs and the other is the use of penile exercises.

The vast selection of treatments offered by Chinese herbal medicine included ginseng and yohimbe, which were used until the present time to improve penile dimensions and increase the sexual appetite. Pills, patches and topical oils developed at present contain one or a mixture of these herbs to achieve natural and painless penile enhancement.

The ancient Arabic civilizations also placed a great importance to the size of one's penis. Young Arab boys were given lessons in the penile exercise called Jelq when they are reach coming of age. The Jelq involves massaging the semi-erect penis in a rhythmic and regular manner, enhancing blood pressure within the shaft. Provided that it was done regularly and correctly, the effect of this technique would appear in about a month or so.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, the penis enlargement pump was invented by an Austrian called Otto Ledever. This marks the beginning of modern equipment use in this area of cosmetic treatment. The penis pump basically creates a vacuum and causes the cells to swell with blood. With prolonged use, this technique was shown to have more lasting results. These techniques are still present today in various forms.

And so onto the present time where there are a multitude of solutions each claiming to be the best system available. From pumps, weights. stretching using specially designed and medically approved devices, herbal penis pills, herbal patches, the list just goes on and on.

Most of the present day solutions are nothing more than quackery, but amongst them are methods and systems that can have a very positive effect on permanently and safely increasing a man's penis dimensions, as well as giving him a more encouraging outlook on his sexual relationships.