There are a variety of extenders available on the market and for consumers it is often difficult to clearly identify the differences between them. Non-surgical enlargement devices are medically certified for in-home use, however; it is often difficult for an uneducated consumer to purchase the right device. This article is designed to give you a brief overview of the various types of penis extenders and what you should take into consideration when purchasing them. The most important thing to note is that there are three types of penis extenders, the tradition extender, modern extender and more recently hybrid support system extenders. It is also imperative to note the importance of blood circulation to the penis body during the enlargement process.

What is a traditional extender?

Majority of the penis extenders available on today?s market are considered to be tradition extenders. These extenders typically use silicone tubing as the method of fixation. That is a silicone tube keeps the penile shaft in place. This type of device is usually used by men who are uncircumcised or have a wider than average girth. The disadvantage associated with this type of device is that in some men, they may constrict blood circulation however this is not a common side effect.

What is the modern extender?

The modern extenders are those penis enlargement devices which use a silicone strap to fixate the penis to the support piece. Silicone straps or Comfort strap technology was developed to allow for increased blood circulation allowing for increased efficiency in the penis enlargement program. Clinical studies have shown this form of device to be the most efficient available in-home penis enlargement device.

What are hybrid support system extenders?

A hybrid support system penis extender is a penis traction device which allows patients to use either silicone straps or tubing. It is essentially a combination of the two previously described devices. As comfort allows for the penis extender to be worn for longer durations of time, it is important that the user of the device is the most comfortable possible. A hybrid support system extender allows a user to select the type of fixation they feel the most comfortable with.