The term male enhancement can mean one or more of the following: enhanced erection, increased stamina, increased libido, enhanced sexual pleasure, increase penis length and width, increased time to ejaculation, and increased semen fluid volume. In line with this there are a variety of products that are marketed for one or more of these purposes.
Many of these male enhancement products claim to be backed by scientific data. However when reviewing these claims, it is important to note that the scientific studies may sponsored by the manufacturer of the particular male enhancement product. Furthermore the study may include a very small sample size that the male enhancement product was tested on; or the time for testing may be so short that the long term effects of the male enhancement product may not be recorded. It is therefore crucial to review the claims that the manufacturers make to market their products. That said there are some useful products and techniques that may assist with male enhancement.
Some of the ingredients used in male enhancement products include:
• Korean Ginseng - This ancient Far Eastern remedy has been shown to increase rigidity, thickness, libido, erection function and enhance overall sexual satisfaction as part of male enhancement.
• Butea Superba - This herb has been shown to improve male sexual performance, treat erectile dysfunction, enhance libido and stamina, and increase the size of the penis thereby promoting male enhancement
• Solidilin - this trademarked ingredient contains the L-Dopa, the hormone that is used by the body to make dopamine and that aids in increasing the feelings of pleasure. Solidin therefore works on the neurological response to intercourse as part of the male enhacement process.
• Drizilen – another trademarked ingredient that increases the release of nitric oxide and aids in boosting testosterone levels, working in two ways to promote male enhancement
• Cordycyps - traditional Chinese medicine that aids in boosting sex drive for male enhancement.
• Curculigo - a Chinese herb that has been used for centuries has been shown to increase a man's sex drive, erection quality and decrease the time between erections, thus increasing the frequency of having quality sexual intercourse.
• Epimedium Granduflorum commonly known as the Horny Goat Weed: an ancient Chinese herbal remedy that works in a similar way to modern day Viagra.
• Maca is derived from South America. It contains high levels of chemicals that stimulate the levels of hormone in males boosting fertility, sperm count and motility.
• L-Arginine is an amino acids that is used to build proteins. It release nitric oxide that relaxes the blood vessels increasing blood flow in the reproductive system. In this way it strengthens an erection.
• Tribulus Terrestis boosts the levels of testosterone in males and has been used to treat male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and low libido.
• Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) occurs naturally in the brain where it is secreted during an excitatory response. Adding GABA into the body increases pleasure during sexual activity.