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Penis Traction Device
For Treating Peyronie's Disease

Using penis traction device to treat Peyronie's disease is becoming increasingly popular treatment option.

This is though relatively recent development but the initial indications from scientific studies have been favorable. Penile traction device have shown to be effective in improving penis curvature and indentation deformity.

Here I explain how a penis traction device work for men with Peyronie's disease, go through the main benefits and possible downsides, reported results and look at support from scientific studies.

This article covers the following topics:

What Is Penis Traction Device?

Penis stretching devices include plastic ring that fits around the base of your penis. The ring is fastened to two movable metal rods that apply tensions outward by putting pressure on a plastic support that rests against the body.

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Penis Traction Device

Penile traction device uses gentle but consistent traction to stretch the penis tissues.

This triggers the body's natural response of growing more tissue to ease the tension, i.e. when you stretch soft tissue it responds by growing new soft tissue.

The original purpose of penile extenders is to lengthen the penis and / or gain penis girth.

In recent years, penis enlargement extenders have increasingly been used to treat penis curvature in men with Peyronie's disease.

The most reputable penis extender brands have therefore adjusted their penis stretching devices to better suit men with Peyronie's disease. They allow you to control the direction of the traction by applying stronger force to the side of the curvature and hence help the penis to straighten up.

How To Use
Penile Extenders For Peyronie's Disease

For men with Peyronie's disease the main purpose of using penis stretching device is to reduce the penis curvature, less to increase the length or girth... most consider that as additional bonus.

However, lengthening is of value as well, as penis shortening is a common consequence for men with Peyronie's disease.

The use of penis traction devices for Peyronie's patients is based on the rationale that tension from stretching may lead to reduction in the penile curvature by triggering the body's natural response of growing more tissue to ease the tension.

The more you use your penis extender and the more tension you apply determines the success you can expect. It is however vital to follow the instructions carefully. You should not use your penis enlargement extender longer than recommended and tension should be applied gradually.

Most reputable penile extender manufacturers recommend starting slowly and increase the time gradually until using it for 8-9 hours daily.

Each traction session should not last longer than 2 hours, with a minimum 20 minutes break between sessions. You should start with mild traction and gradually increase the tension as instructed.

What Are The Benefits
Of Peyronie's Penis Extender Treatment?

Using penile extender to treat Peyronie's is non-invasive, non-surgical option and you can get medically approved devices. It is easy to use them and patients satisfaction tends to be high.

Improvements to the penile curvature may be sustained after treatment, i.e. the result tends to be permanent.

The cost of penis traction treatment includes only the cost of the penile extender, i.e. there are no expensive doctor's visits or drugs required.

Meaning, Peyronie's penis extender treatment is one of the cheaper Peyronie's treatment options available.

What Are The Downsides
Of Peyronie's Penis Extender Treatment?

The main downside of using penis traction device to treat Peyronie's disease is the time and commitment required. The more you use your penis enlargement device, the better result you can expect.

Wearing external penis extender for long periods can be unpractical for some men, e.g. for those doing physical work. Those might want to combine the use of penis extender with the use of vacuum pump, i.e. use the traction device during evenings and weekends but the vacuum pump in between.

What Are Side Effects Of Penis Traction Device?

Penis enlargement extenders are generally well tolerated though it is important to follow the directions closely and take breaks every 2 hours. Possible side effects may include itching and sore penis head.

Does Penis Extender Involve Any Health Risk?

Penis extenders are classified as non-invasive and low risk stretching device.

I personally would only use medically approved traction device, as Peyronie's disease is a medical condition. The last thing you want is to do something that can make your Peyronie's condition worse.

Do Penis Enlargement Devices Work?

There tends to be high patients satisfaction among men that use penile extenders to treat their Peyronie's disease.

Penis traction devices have been used successfully for years to lengthen penises (average 1-2 inches) and increase penis girth. As such, it can be beneficial for men with Peyronie's disease that have experienced penile shortening, e.g. after Peyronie's surgery. Some urologist specialists therefore recommend to their patients to use penile extenders as part of their Post Peyronie's Surgery Therapy.

Penis stretching devices have also shown to improve penis curvature and indentation deformity in men with Peyronie's disease.

There is no question that penis traction device works well for men with the disease. I know, as I am one of them, read My Peyronie's Story.

You can also read about Bob's Experience Of Using Andropeyronie to treat his Peyronie's disease.

Dr. Levine, one of the best-known Peyronie's specialists in the world today, says evidence now show that traction device may be the most important non-surgical treatment available to men with Peyronie's disease.

Dr. Levine now recommends traction therapy for all his non-surgical patients. He also recommends using it before (if possible) and after penis penis surgery.

I highly recommend viewing Dr. Levine's video about Penis Traction Therapy Opens in new window symbol for men with Peyronie's disease (the first video under the section Physician Videos).

Scientific Support For Peyronie's Penis Extender Treatment

Using penis traction device for treating men with Peyronie's is relatively recent treatment development, meaning lack of controlled studies (currently underway). Early evidence from some small non-controlled prospective trials have been quite favorable and reported reduction of deformity and increased penile length.

A recent review (February 2013) of current publications into penile traction therapy and Peyronie's disease, offers good overview and links to studies to date. The conclusion is favorable or as said in the abstract:

The current published literature suggests that selected cases of PD may benefit from a conservative approach with PTT, resulting in increased penile length and reduction of penile deformity. It appears to be safe and well tolerated but requires a great deal of patient compliance and determination(Ther Adv Urol. 2013 February)

Newer study (November 2013) looked into the outcome of using penile traction therapy (PTT) for the acute phase (AP) of Peyronie's disease. Their conclusion was very favorable:

"PTT seems an effective treatment for the AP of PD in terms of pain reduction, penile curvature decrease, and improvement in sexual function" (J Sex Med. 2013)

The mean curvature decreased from 33 degrees to 15 degrees at 6 months and the VAS score (visual analog scale) for pain decreased from 5.5 to 2.5. Erectile function and erection hardness also improved significantly. The percentage of patients not able to achieve penetration decreased from 62% to 20%.

The penile traction therapy was associated with the disappearance of sonographic plaques in 48% of patients and the need of surgery was reduced in 40% of patients.

In the group that did not receive any treatment (the NIG group), deformity increased significantly, stretched flaccid penile length decreased, VAS score for pain increased, and erectile function and erection hardness worsened.

Laurence A. Levine, MD, is one of the best-known Peyronie's experts in the world today. In his most recent review (2011) of the non-surgical treatment options for Peyronie's disease, he and his partner, S. M. Larsen, conclude:

At this time, it appears that a combination of oral agents and/or intralesional injection with traction therapy may provide a synergy between the chemical effects of the drugs and the mechanical effects of traction(International Journal of Impotence Research (2012))

In another article, Dr. Levine concludes:

“On the other hand, external traction therapy has been shown in recent studies to provide a reduction of curvature and recovery of lost length. Traction therapy remains an attractive non-invasive treatment...

Therefore the goals of penile traction therapy for PD include stopping progression of scarring, recovering length and girth, reducing curvature, enhancing sexual function, and possibly avoiding or simplifying surgery by taking someone with a severe deformity which may require grafting, and reducing it to a curvature which would respond better to a less risky operation known as plication” (SexualMed.org)

Based on this, Dr. Levine recommends Combined Nonsurgical Treatments to his patients that include oral medication, injections, and the use of penis traction device.

More research is underway but more and more studies are confirming the efficacy of using penis traction devices to treat men with Peyronie's disease. The high satisfaction rate among Peyronie's patients is also encouraging.

My Personal Experience
And Opinion Of Using Penis Stretching Devices

I used Andropeyronie penis extender as the main treatment for my Peyronie's.

I did not measure my penis length or curvature before or after my treatment. Because of that I cannot say for sure in % terms how much my condition improved as a result of my penis traction treatment.

I would though estimate my curvature to have been +/- 40 degrees before starting using Andropeyronie. My penis is almost straight now (slightly bent upwards left) and it did gain back its former length and some more. It has also become slightly thicker than before.

The improvement is clearly noticeable to my wife and me, which is the main thing. And as only 5 - 15% of Peyronie's cases resolve themselves without any treatment, I'm very glad I took the decision of using traction device as part of my Peyronie's treatment.

Would I use penis traction device again to treat my Peyronie's disease? Yes, without hesitation, and I would possibly combine the treatment with other non-surgical options.

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Best Traction Devices For Peyronie's

You can read all about My Andropeyronie traction device experience and pick up some practical tips for using penis-stretching devices to treat your Peyronie's disease.

Since my Peyronie's treatment, new traction devices suitable for men with Peyronie's disease have become available. The Peyronies Device is another good traction device designed to treat penis curvature.

Phallosan Forte vacuum protector system is also an interesting option for men with Peyronie's disease.

I personally find these three devices the best traction devices for men with Peyronie's disease, based on my experience but I have personally inspected and tried them all on.

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Comments

  1. JC July 2nd, 2014

    My last treatment which consisted of a series of interfuron injections result in the correction of the hour glass effect of my peyronies. In the effort to reduce the curve of my penis I started manual stretching. I stopped because the hour glass shape started to reappear. I am afraid to try the traction equipment that you posted because I don't want to get the hourglass back again.

    What are your thoughts on this? At the present time I almost have my normal girth but I lost about an inch from the original length and a considerable bent making intercourse difficult.

    Thanks for your opinion.

    JC

    • Birgir July 2nd, 2014

      Dear JC

      Thank you for your comment. I want to start by emphasizing that I'm not a medical doctor (as stated on this website). I can therefore not advice you on medical issues, you will have to see your doctor for that. I can only advice you generally, as a "friend" and fellow sufferer.

      If I understand you question correctly, you are concerned about getting the hourglass back if you start using traction device. I cannot answer this yes or no but these are my thoughts.

      Traction devices are classified as safe medical equipment (hence unlikely to cause any further damage to the penis). Traction devices are safer than manual stretching as they offer consistent traction. It is not possible to apply exactly the same amount of pressure every time manually, making it is easy to stretch too much. See my article about manual penis stretching.

      Peyronie's Penis Exercises

      I have not heard of anyone getting hourglass shape after using traction device. Traction however will lengthen the penis if used consistently over period of time. It though requires serious commitment from the user. You can realistically expect between 0.5 – 1 cm in penile length per month of use. So to increase your penile length by 1 - 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) you are likely to have to use the penis traction device for 6 - 10 hours daily for 3 - 6 months.

      Traction can also help reduce curvature though no guarantees there as it can depend on the size, location, and age of the plaque.

      However, based on your concern and previous experience I would discuss this with your doctor prior to starting traction therapy.

      I hope this helps, but feel free to contact me anytime if anything else I can help with.

      Best regards,

      Birgir

Hawkeye August 5th, 2014

Hi

I believe I suffer from PD. Had swelling of tissue but this has gone down.and now left a scarring near the head of penis. All this happened over the last few weeks. Curvature and length reduction has occurred. Would I need to see doctor first before using the device you mention.

  • Birgir August 5th, 2014

    Dear Hawkeye

    Thank you for your comment. I'm sorry to hear about your condition, it sound like you may have developed Peyronie's disease.

    Traction therapy is classified as non-invasive and low risk medical device (The EU Medical Device Directive). However, it is always recommended to see a doctor and get a formal diagnosis and advice.

    Look for someone with experience of dealing with Peyronie's patients. This article can help you to prepare for your Doctor's Appointment.

    The good news is that the sooner you react and start treatment, the better results you can expect to see.

    Traction therapy will help you with lost penile length. That's just how traction works (think of long neck Kayan women in Burma). It however does require commitment, you need to wear the device for up to 8 hours per day for few months for best results.

    You can realistically expect between 0.5 – 1 cm in penile length per month of use. So to increase your penile length by 1 - 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) you are likely to have to use the penis traction device for 6 - 10 hours daily for 3 - 6 months.

    Traction has also helped many men to reduce their penile curvature (though no guarantees there as can depend on the individual condition… that's why important to see a doctor and discuss your options). Success stories you may find inspiring include My Story and Bob Story.

    I hope this is some help but feel free to contact me anytime if you think I can be of any assistance. I wish you best of luck and hope you keep us posted about your progress.

    Best regards,

    Birgir

Seif October 6th, 2014

I have a genetecal bent penis pointing downward since a kid , should i see a doctor first before starting using your device (since its not a disease)

  • Birgir October 6th, 2014

    Dear Seif

    Thank you for your comment. You don't have to seek professional advice as such before using traction device, they are safe to use for men in good health. However, you may want to seek your doctor's opinion as men do not agree if traction works for congenital curvature.

    What we do know is that they do lengthen the penis if used over extended period of time (You can realistically expect between 0.5 – 1 cm in penile length per month of use. So to increase your penile length by 1 - 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) you are likely to have to use the penis traction device for 6 - 10 hours daily for 3 - 6 months).

    We also know that traction has helped many men to reduce penis curvature caused by Peyronie's disease (I'm one of them). But unfortunately we don't know if they work for men with congenital curvature. I have not been able to find any studies about using traction device for congenital curvature. Some men / specialists seem to feel it's worth trying, while others are not convinced.

    This is my article about the subject.

    I hope this helps but feel free to contact me if anything else I can assist with.

    Kind regards,

    Birgir

Mike July 22th, 2015

I am having a problem of curved penis after erection means I can see a banana shape penis after erection but no curve without erection should I use this device and will it work for this kind of curve

  • Birgir July 22th, 2015

    Dear Mike

    When men experience curved penis when adults they most likely suffer from Peyronie's disease (not congenital curvature). However, I recommend you start by seeing a doctor a.s.a.p. to get a formal diagnosis and discuss your options.

    If you just recently noticed this problem then you are most likely in the acute phase, but it usually lasts between 12-18 months. During this time the disease can be progressing, i.e. getting worse. It is therefore important that you take care and don't put too much strain on your penis during sex or try to have sex without firm enough erection (makes the penis more prone to buckling that can aggravate your condition).

    This article compares the most common treatments for Peyronie's disease and contains links to each one for more information.

    Regarding traction devices, then you may be a good candidate for traction therapy, i.e. in the acute stage with (I'm assuming) mild or moderate curvature.

    My answer in this article contains links to all my articles about traction therapy. Please read them carefully before deciding if traction is for you.

    I hope this is some help but feel free to contact me anytime if you think I can be of any further assistance.

    Best regards,
    Birgir

DM July 28, 2015

I would like to know how long after you have been diagnosed with PD should you wait before using the traction device. I am still in acute phase (about 2 months)

  • Birgir July 28th, 2015

    Dear DM

    I'm sorry you have Peyronie's disease but it great that you are doing your research and decided not to just "wait and see". The sooner you start any Peyronie's treatment the better results you can expect to see. Because while you are in the acute phase the disease is still progressing and treatment can stop / slow down the progress. It can also reverse some of the condition (the plaque not been calcified). However, there are no guarantees, that is the problem with PD. There is no cure and no one treatment that works for all.

    Traction therapy is one of the treatments that is good to start early on. It is safe and relatively cheap compared to most of the other treatment options. The answer in this article contains links to the most relevant articles about using traction devices for Peyronie's. I hope you find them helpful and if you have any questions, just be in touch.

    I still recommend you see a doctor if you have not done so already.

    I hope this is some help but feel free to contact me anytime if you think I can be of any assistance.

    Best regards,
    Birgir
MJones August 13th, 2015

First, thanks for the great site, Birgir!

I had a couple questions I was hoping you could help me with. I started traction recently with a Male Edge traction device and while I have yet to see any length/straightening difference I have noticed my penis skin has gotten a lot looser. For this reason, I've paused the traction for now. This concerns me because the extra skin has cut down on my sensitivity a bit and I'm worried how the penis will look if the skin keeps stretching. Is this normal? Do you grow into the skin? (I'm worried if it loosens more I might have to get the excess skin removed by a plastic surgeon when I'm done with traction)

Also, I'm not clear on how tight to make the extender strap around my penis. Should the penis head or shaft be cool after you take the device off, or is that a sign it's too tight? It's not painful or anything when it gets cold I'm just a little worried about cutting off circulation. That said, I don't want to make the strap too loose because of the extra skin issue I mentioned above. (If it's too loose I'm concerned the device will stretch just the outside skin and not the shaft)

I understand you're not an expert and this is just casual advice, but any advice you (or anyone else reading this) could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. - M

  • Birgir August 13th, 2015

    Dear MJones

    Thank you for your e-mail and thank you for your kind words about My Peyronie's. I want to start by emphasizing that I'm not a medical doctor (as stated on my website). I can therefore not advice you on medical issues, you will have to see your doctor for that. I can only advice you generally, as a "friend" and fellow sufferer.

    First, regarding the penis skin getting loser. I have not heard of this before so I sent an enquire to Male Edge and asked them if they had come across this problem. They came back and said they had not heard about this either. As they said " the full growth will take place for the whole penis and then the skin will not be longer". Skin is quite flexible so it may go back to normal within few days. However, if you are concerned, then you should see your doctor and discuss this with him.

    You say you started your treatment recently and that have yet to see any length/straightening difference. I just want to remind you that traction therapy requires great commitment. You can realistically expect between 0.5 – 1 cm in penile length per month of use. So to increase your penile length by 1 - 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) you are likely to have to use the penis traction device for 6 - 10 hours daily for 3 - 6 months.

    Regarding how tight you should wear the device. Below is the recommendation from Male Edge:

    "You may want to or even need to take a break in your use, many go initially 30-60 minutes and then break for 10-30 minutes. This will allow for normal blod flow to occur. And when this is OK, you resume your use. It is the accumulated number of hours used which will result in growth, so it does not spoil the effort with breaks. Over time your body will get adjusted to this situation, and you can then go for longer periods before you need to take your break. Please remember that your use should always be as comfortable as possible for you. Rest assured you will make this work, like all our other clients, it does take a bit of getting used to".

    I don't know if you have seen my Male Edge Review, but it contains a video showing how to wear the Male Edge device.

    While my Andropeyronie Review contains some practical tips about wearing traction devices that you may find helpful (these tips are applicable to any traction device).

    I hope this helps. I wish you good luck with your treatment and hope you keep us posted about your progress.

    Kind regards,

    Birgir
    www.MyPeyronies.com

Suc August 20h, 2015

Thank you for the information and you are doing a great job. I noticed the curvature of my penis to the left during my teens. I am 26 now.

I tried having sex 2 years ago to see if it would affect or not but on the 2 occasions i tried it, i was left embarrassed.

Please what can i do because I need to regain my self esteem back

  • Birgir August 20th, 2015

    Dear Suc

    Thank you for your comment and thank you for your kind words about My Peyronie's. I want to start by emphasizing that I'm not a medical doctor (as stated on my website). I can therefore not advice you on medical issues, you will have to see your doctor for that. I can only advice you generally, as a "friend" and fellow sufferer.

    I'm really sorry to hear about your ordeal at such a young age. You need to start by going to a doctor and get formal diagnosis. If you first noticed the curvature in your teens, then you may have congenital curvature, not Peyronie's disease.

    This article can help you to prepare for your first doctor's appointment. Most men dread seeing a doctor about such a private issue but doctors are just doing their job. They have seen it all before and are there for you, to offer you advice and support.

    You don't say how much curvature you have but you say your experience has left you embarrassed. All the more reason to seek professional help.

    I find those of us that are in good stable relationship when we get Peyronie's disease are very fortunate as we do not have to go through all this alone. However, there are many other ways to seek support, e.g. from trusted friend or family member. There are also forums that can be helpful. This article attempts to cover the topic of coping with Peyronie's disease without a partner.

    While this article offers sex tips for men with Peyronie's disease. Most men can enjoy healthy sex life despite having Peyronie's but like always in life, it is up to them to make sure things happen.

    I wish I could be of more help but you really need to start with seeing a doctor and get a formal diagnosis. I wish you all the best with your treatment and hope you will keep us at My Peyronie's posted about your progress.

    Kind regards,

    Birgir

Stev January 2nd, 2018

My scar tissue is at the very base of my penis and on the top side only. Which device is best for traction in this case?

  • Birgir January 2nd, 2018

    It is kind of personal which device men prefer, they all work in the same manner, i.e. by applying traction. However, if your scar is located at the top then the Andropeyronie silicon strap may make it uncomfortable to wear. The photo in this article can hopefully help you to evaluate if the strap would interfere with your scar location.

    If you think it would interfere, then you may want to consider Phallosan

    I hope this helps and I wish you all the best with your treatment.

    Best regards,

    Birgir

Nas August, 2019

I'v had Peyronie's disease for about 1 year. After using a penis pump for the last 3 months. There has been no change. Is it still worth me trying another traction device? I think the disease has reached chronic stage.

  • Birgir August, 2019

    In my opinion traction device is better option than vacuum pump for treating penis curvature (the pump better to improve erection quality). Traction devices can still help to reduce penis curvature in the chronic stage, see my reply to this question for more details.
    I hope this helps and I wish you all the best with your treatment.

    Best regards,

    Birgir

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