Male enhancements techniques are somewhat on the rage in this time and age. One of the famous techniques makes use of massage variations to enlarge the penis, and it is known popularly as “jelqing.” You may have heard of this term and wonder why it was called that way, and you are not alone in doing so because it really is a peculiar term.

Unfortunately, the origins of the name have not yet been concretely discovered. There are several legit beliefs you may want to know about, though. Some people say that the term came from the Middle East, where it is a common practice by fathers who teach the techniques to their son in readying him for lovemaking. If it is true, it can also explain the weird spelling. Other observers though state that it came from the slang jerk-off and that the name was invented by college students. You shouldn’t be discouraged though if you find the technique’s name quite different, as it is a natural exercise proven to increase the length of the penis.

Penis enlargement may seem to be a daunting task that cannot be attained without the use of proper equipment or supplements, but the jelqing technique is as natural as any body massage methods. What makes this a very attractive option is in its low cost. This technique only uses both of your hands as the main instrument, and if you would like, you can add some type of lubricant to enhance the experience. A natural low-cost technique? No wonder this has become one of the most widespread procedures in acquiring penis enlargements.

Getting started is not that complicated, either. You can find guides, programs and tutorials about jelqing by logging on to the Internet. And speaking of cyberspace, its popularity has given rise to internet communities comprised of jelqing practitioners. These devotees have created forums where they can share their results and even update each other with new techniques, some of which are discovered by themselves.

Every session lasts from 10 to 30 minutes and is done with a semi-erect penis. It starts with a little warm-up for the penis, usually by bathing or soaking the penis with warm water to heighten the flow of blood. If you choose so, your lubricant must be applied before commencing with the main exercises. Your hand should then envelop the whole base of your penis. The basic massaging motion has your hand move from the base to the head, in effect pushing the blood to the penis tip. Generally, this is done around 100 to 200 times in each session.

On a final note, for those who want a more concrete data as to its effectiveness, you will be glad to know that a research was already done on this matter by United Kingdom-born Dr. Brian Richards during the late 70s. From his collected information, it was concluded that 87 percent of his test subjects gained positive results regarding their penis size increases, with a maximum of a 1.4-inch length growth and 1-inch girth increase. To put icing on the cake, this study was already published in the British Journal of Sexual Medicine, so you can be sure it’s legit.