There are many facets to a healthy relationship, one of which is sexuality. When a couple is not connecting sexually, their relationship will not be all that it is meant to be.
Confidence plays a key role in a healthy sexual relationship, as those who feel comfortable with themselves will carry a high level of confidence into their sex lives. Feeling comfortable about your body is a big part of attaining this confidence.
“When you feel good about yourself — the way you look and the impression your appearance has on your partner — you are more likely to relax and enjoy the sexual experience,” explains Dr. James J. Elist, a urologist with over 40 years of experience helping men with issues related to sexual health. “Confidence leads to better communication with your partner, which results in a more satisfying sexual experience for the couple. In addition, the confidence that comes from feeling comfortable with your body helps to reduce anxiety and negativity, resulting in improved sexual function and greater pleasure.”
Dr. Elist is the inventor of the PenumaⓇ penile enlargement implant for men — the world’s first FDA-cleared penile enlargement implant. Since inventing Penuma in 2004, Dr. Elist has performed thousands of implant surgeries, which result in an increase in penis girth of one to two inches on average.
“In creating Penuma, the goal was to help men boost their confidence in the bedroom and in life,” Dr. Elist says. “I want to see men have the self-assurance to enjoy each day to the fullest and build satisfying relationships. Penuma helps men to achieve that.”
More than a cosmetic enhancement
Visit the Penuma website and you will see Dr. Elist’s invention described as a “cosmetic male enhancement.” That language suggests that Penuma’s benefits are all about looks. The truth, however, is much deeper.
“You hear stories all the time of broken relationships because of problems with sexual satisfaction,” shares Dr. Elist. “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. I think it’s true to say that there are people alive today because of our attention to this matter.”
A lack of sex is often cited as a top reason that relationships fail. When physical intimacy declines, a couple’s overall closeness can also suffer, leading to a lack of communication that contributes further to the breakdown of the relationship.
To add to the external complications, a lack of physical intimacy also reduces the amount of oxytocin that our bodies release. This hormone, which is produced when couples engage in physical affection, is known to reduce stress levels. As a result, couples who aren’t connecting physically will frequently experience higher levels of stress in their relationships.
The testimonials that Dr. Elist’s patients share about their experience with Penuma reveal how its impact on sexual relations makes for an overall better relationship. It is common for patients who have received the implant to say that it saved their marriage. One testimonial provided by the wife of one of Dr. Elist’s patients shared that difficulties she and her husband were having in bed were threatening their marriage. As a result of Penuma, she said: “Now, life is extremely more enjoyable for both of us.”
Developed with expertise and insight
Prior to developing the Penuma, Dr. Elist had already built a successful career in urology and plastic surgery. His medical specialties include impotency, male sexual dysfunction, and enlargement procedures. In 1998, he was named The Best Plastic Surgeon in Urology by Los Angeles Magazine.
Dr. Elist’s goal for Penuma was to develop an implant that was permanent, safe, and natural. To achieve this, he turned to soft medical-grade silicone, such as that used in chin and buttock implants. By using silicon, Penuma provides a feel and texture similar to that of a natural penis. In addition, it contains no liquids or gels, which means it will not break down over time like some other penile enlargement methods.
Those who choose a Penuma implant receive customized and professional attention from a select list of doctors who are internationally recognized. These doctors provide patients with an understanding of how their case will be uniquely handled to ensure optimal safety and aesthetics.
In all cases, the Penuma serves as a natural-looking implant that does not interfere with penile function and does not cause blockage of or interference with the urethra. The implant process is a short outpatient procedure that does not involve an incision on the penis. Routine daily activities can be resumed within two to four days of the procedure, while a slightly longer recovery time is necessary before sexual activity can be resumed.
One issue that those considering the Penuma must address is the size of the implant that they will choose. Penuma comes in three sizes: L, XL, and XXL.
“Nobody wants a small,” says Dr. Elist, “so we don’t have a small and we don’t have a medium. We start from large.”
