10 Ways to Improve Your Penis (EXPERT REVIEW) | Dr. Tara & Dr. Josh

Key wellness, self-care, and productivity-style strategies from the episode (Dr. Tara & Dr. Josh)

Core penis health (blood flow + overall cardiovascular wellness)

• Prioritize blood flow: the penis is a vascular organ, so healthy circulation supports erections.
• Exercise regularly (even simple walking) and improve cardiovascular health.
• Get sufficient sleep to support hormone health and erection health.
• If erections suddenly worsen after being sedentary, the advice was: stop scrolling, stand up, and move.

Masturbation + sensitivity (what matters vs. what doesn’t)

• Masturbating “too much” isn’t inherently harmful to sensitivity.
• The potential issue is technique:
  • Avoid a “death grip” (hard gripping + fast motion) that trains arousal differently than partner sex.
• Retrain arousal by changing masturbation style (tools/approaches mentioned included):
  • Slowing down
  • Trying sensory devices (e.g., fleshlight was mentioned) to better replicate partner-compatible arousal.

Maintain erections longer (medical + behavioral troubleshooting)

• Rule out medical causes if erection maintenance is consistently difficult (doctor consult advised).
• Mentioned medical cause: venous leak (blood can enter normally but doesn’t stay trapped).
• For situational partner-related issues:
  • Use stimulation that’s reproducible outside partnered sex
  • Take it slow
  • Prioritize foreplay
  • If erection fades: pause, shift back to oral/other stimulation, then resume intercourse
• Porn:
  • No clear evidence that porn is generally detrimental
  • Potential concern: training your brain to need a specific stimulus/imagery, making partner sex harder unless you translate and communicate preferences

Increase “load” / semen volume + taste (hydration + lifestyle)

• Stay well hydrated (supports higher fluid production).
• Reduce smoking and heavy alcohol (can worsen taste).
• Diet notes:
  • Red meat may negatively affect taste for some people
  • Suggested supportive ingredients/foods mentioned:
    • Zinc
    • L-arginine
    • Pygeum
    • Pineapple (bromelain enzyme linked to a sweeter flavor)
• Also emphasized: confidence can improve the sexual experience.

Ball (testicle) self-check + scrotal care

• Sun protection: scrotal skin is thin/sensitive—if sunning, use sunscreen.
• Normal vs concerning asymmetry:
  • Mild lifelong asymmetry is usually not a problem.
  • If one testicle changes suddenly (height/size/appearance) → get checked.
• Monthly self-exam suggested (in the shower):
  • Feel for a texture that is soft/squishy
  • Look/feel for new hard areas or sudden size changes
• Motivation: testicular cancer can occur, and early evaluation matters.

Weight management (how body fat affects apparent size + erection function)

• Losing weight will not make a penis smaller.
• It may look bigger because reduced fat in the superpubic area (FUPA) means less “burial.”
• Weight management also supports:
  • blood pressure
  • glucose control (pre-diabetes)
  • overall erection quality

Exercise / gym cautions

• Cycling:
  • Not “universally bad,” but long-distance stationary seated cycling can compress arteries and injure nerves involved in erections.
  • Long rides can cause genital numbness.
• Avoid trauma:
  • Direct impact sports to the groin (e.g., kicking/punching, MMA impacts) were suggested as riskier.
• General message: most sports are fine if they aren’t traumatic to the penis/genitals.

Penis sensitivity: what can/can’t be reliably improved

• No reliable ways were mentioned to restore lost sensitivity.
• If sensitivity loss is due to a treatable cause, sensation may return over time (examples mentioned: diabetes-related neuropathy with improved control, or corrected nerve issues).
• Circumcision sensitivity debate:
  • Circumcision vs uncircumcised “more sensitivity” theories were said to lack real scientific data.
  • Adult circumcision done for medical reasons may sometimes be associated with reduced sensation, but there’s no evidence neonate circumcision reduces sexual satisfaction later.

Grooming + appearance (safe, practical)

• Trim/groom to manage body hair for hygiene and appearance.
• The “nicest” look was framed as hygiene + grooming, not extreme hair removal.
• Cosmetic/medical enhancement mentioned:
  • Penis filler for girth/confidence (described as a professional procedure; lasts ~2–3 years on average)
  • Strong advice against unsafe DIY/injection approaches and unlicensed sources.

“Internal” anatomy and body positivity

• About 50% of the penis is internal (anchored erectile tissue in the pelvis).
• No safe method was provided for “pulling it out” because it isn’t external erectile tissue.
• Encouraged: be comfortable with what’s normal, learn what’s typical, and avoid unsafe alterations.

Kegels for men (when and how)

• Kegels can help if the issue involves pelvic floor weakness.
• Symptoms mentioned that may indicate pelvic floor weakness:
  • trouble maintaining erections
  • decreased ejaculatory force (described as less “shooting,” more dribbling)
• How to identify the right muscle (lay explanation):
  • the muscle you squeeze to stop urine mid-stream
• Warning:
  • Many people do Kegels incorrectly.
• Best practice:
  • If pelvic floor weakness is suspected, consider a pelvic floor physical therapist to learn correct technique and improve outcomes.

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Presenters / sources

• Dr. Tara (host; “Love Bites by Dr. Tara”)
• Dr. Josh / Joshua Gonzales, MD (“Hollywood dick doctor”; urologist/sexual medicine specialist)
• Popstar Labs (mentioned as the sponsor/brand for semen “volume and taste enhancer” and related products)