I was wondering if it was possible to lengthen and thicken my penis. I've read about pills and such, but they seem like such a scam. As well, I read other information that exercises can be harmful to the penis itself. I'm only 5 and a half inches, which I know is supposedly in the normal length of the average penis, but I would like to be able to perform different positions with my girlfriend that require a slightly larger penis in order for it to work and feel better for her.

Forget it. Five and a half inches is average--even a bit above. No pill is going to make your penis grow, any more than it would make your nose grow. There are surgeries for men who have a truly small penis, called a "micropenis". This type of surgery is complex and expensive. Find positions that you can enjoy without a bigger penis and focus on being closer to your girlfriend in other ways. - Answer provided by Stephanie Buehler, PsyD, Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, drbuehler@cox.net, www.thebuehlerinstitute.com.

There are possible surgical procedures that can be performed but they all have their down side. This is expensive and quite complex. Your skepticism regarding magic potions, pills, and creams is well-based. There is nothing of substance here, just heaps and layers of scams. My strongest recommendation here is to maximize your own skills and talents as a lover, and not seek building the size of your penis. - Answer provided by Tim Britton, Ph.D., AASECT, ABS, timbritton@yahoo.com.

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