It’s that time of year, when a lot of guys are thinking about shopping for chocolates, jewelry, flowers, maybe even some frilly, sexy lingerie… but…

What about you?!

OK, maybe the chocolates and lingerie could be gifts for yourself too – whatever makes you feel sexy, I say go for it! 😀

But, Valentine’s Day should be about showing someone you love how much they mean to you, and, honestly, the person at the top of that list should be yourself! So, we’ve wrangled up some savings on our top male enhancement products, so you can show yourself a little love this Valentine’s Day.

But hurry, these discounts end February 15th!

10% ALL Bathmate Products at Bathpump.com

Use coupon code VDAY10 to get 10% off any order of Bathmate’s huge selection of products!

• Bathmate penis pumps – The best penis pumps on the market, including the new X30 Wide Boy, for those who are already a little girthier;
• MaxOut Jelqing Serum – perfect enhancement lube to add to your manual penis exercise routine and take your male enhancement goals to the next level;
• Control – to give you more stamina when you’re with your partner;
• Clean – keep your Bathmate and any other toys or equipment super clean;
• Pleasure Lube – best lube on the market today!
• Bathmate Trim – your personal manscaping needs met;
• Bathmate Cock Rings – vibrating cock rings, with USB charger, that not only will give you the hardest erection of your life, but add some spice for your partner as well;
• Hydrodouche – to get extra clean

$14.00 Off Any Phallosan Forte

Use coupon code VALENTINE14 to get $14 off the Phallosan Forte penis extender. If you haven’t checked out the Phallosan yet, here’s what makes it different –

The Phallosan Forte’s unique design makes it the most comfortable extender on the market today. Why is this important? To get results with a penis extender, it has to be worn for multiple hours a day. The Phallosan is so comfortable, you can even sleep with it on!

Plus, it’s super-discreet! Unlike rigid, traditional extenders, you can wear the Phallosan Forte under normal clothing and no one will be the wiser! From business slacks to jeans, you can get your penis extending in as you really go about your normal day! Whether you’re looking to increase penis length, increase penis girth, fix penis curvature, or improve your erection quality, you need the Phallosan.

TWO Free Months at MaleEnhancementCoach.com

Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day with 2 free months of meCoach, when you buy any 3-month membership. That’s FIVE months, for the cost of 3! After signing up, simply e-mail Lead Trainer, AJ “Big Al” Alfaro at [email protected] and tell him, “I want my 2 free Valentine’s Day months.” and he’ll get you set up!

There’s a reason why, in traditional exercise, people who are under the instruction of personal trainers get better results than those who aren’t, on average. The same is true for male enhancement! And, with meCoach, you’ll get to your male enhancement goals faster than on your own

• Personalized, unique training program designed specifically for your unique male enhancement goals;
• One-on-one coaching to keep you motivated and on track;
• Expert meCoach instruction, to ensure you’re doing the exercises properly, for maximum efficiency and safety;
• Seasoned male enhancement professional that can help answer any questions or concerns you have about your sexual health;
• Accountability – from a real, live, human coach.

 

 

We’ve talked about the importance of exercise, here at PEGym, quite a lot. Overall health is critical to maximizing your sexual health. From partnerships like Isagenix, for those who are looking to lose weight or those who are into bodybuilding, to articles about the importance of cardio exercise as it relates to male enhancement, we hope readers have figured out how important diet and exercise are.

Here’s one more reason to exercise…

It may help improve your testosterone levels.

According to Todd Schroeder, PhD, a study of older men conducted at the University of Southern California found testosterone levels rose after exercise. This effect lasted between 15 minutes and an hour. Although it’s not clear what the long-term effects of these temporary boosts have, for men whose testosterone is on the lower side of the normal range, it could be quite significant!

Endocrinologist, Dr. Scott Isaacs, MD, of Emory University, says he “thinks it’s going to have a much more potent effect”, regarding men and with testosterone levels between normal and low, and the effects of consistent exercise.

Strength training has the biggest testosterone boost. And, interestingly, those boosts are greatest after evening exercise sessions. So, to maximize the beneficial testosterone effect, schedule your workout after work, rather than getting up early in the morning, according to Dr. Isaacs.

 

We were talking on a thread in the forums about testosterone, and that lead to a brief discussion on genetically modified foods/organisms (GMOs).

What Are GMOs?

Genetically modified organisms (this includes plants & animals used for both food or other livestock production, like sheep for wool), are created by the genes of one species are combined with the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. Think Island of Dr. Moreau, and you’re not  too far off!

The genes combined with our plants and animals sometimes come from other animals or plants, but also can come from insects, bacteria, viruses, even human DNA. The purpose is typically to create a hardier species or one that gives a greater production yield. The debate continues to be how these genetic changes affect us when we consume the plants and/or meat.

Of particular interest is wheat, since it is in so much of what we consume on a daily basis.

How Wheat Has Changed Over the Last 70 Years

Wheat has changed. The modern wheat we eat today is not the wheat our great-grandparents ate, in the 1950’s. As the author of Wheat Belly, cardiologist Dr. William Davis, noted we never heard about our great-grandma strapping on a pair of running shoes and going out for a run every day. Yet, despite the fact that our generation exercises more frequently, on average, we are, on average, more obese.

• Calorie consumption, especially in larger portion sizes, has a significant impact.
• The almost criminally misguided “Food Pyramid”, published in 1992, with it’s recommendation that we eat 2 to 4 servings of carbohydrates at EVERY meal, and the “low-fat” diet craze that fell on its heels, had an impact.
• Exacerbating these 2 factors has been what we’ve done to wheat.

In the 1970’s wheat underwent hybridization, and later in the 1980’s genetic modifications reduced it’s size, and increased yield. Farmers loved this hardier, more productive wheat. But, the changes to characteristics of wheat changed the way our body reacts to its consumption.

Most significantly, this new wheat was found to be an appetite stimulant.

As far back as 2009 the American Academy of Environmental Medicine was sounding the alarm about Genetically Modified Foods. Two physicians: Dean and Armstrong presented a statement paper in which they said:

It has been the practice that “safety assessment of GM foods has been based on the idea of “substantial equivalence” such that “if a new food is found to be substantially equivalent in composition and nutritional characteristics to an existing food, it can be regarded as safe as the conventional food. However, several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food consumption including infertility, immune dysregulation, accelerated aging, dysregulation of genes associated with cholesterol synthesis, insulin regulation, cell signaling, and protein formation, and changes in the liver, kidney, spleen and gastrointestinal system.

Money Makes the World Go Round and the GM Wheat Popular

Despite concerns, genetic modification became mainstream, thanks to the money that was to be had.

For the farmers, it was a boon. They had a hardier crop, that produced more wheat per acre than ever before.  Costs were down and production was up.

For the manufacturers, it was also a boon. The appetite stimulant of the new wheat meant demand increased.

For the seed producers, like Monsanto, it was a boon.

For the pharmaceutical industry, it was also a boon. Increased insulin resistance and diabetes was on the rise due to the higher glycemic index of this new wheat. The pancreas has a harder time producing enough insulin to meet this higher level of blood sugar. Over time, this higher load wears on the body and can lead to not just insulin resistance, but Type 2 diabetes. The treatment of diabetes, as well as obesity, is a business worth trillions of dollars annually. In fact, according to diabetes.org, 1 in 11 Americans has pre-diabetes and are in danger of developing Type 2 diabetes.

With so much money being made across multiple, politically powerful industries, GM wheat took over the market. And, it’s in nearly everything. It’s not just in breads, pastries and pastas, it’s in food we don’t necessarily think of as having “wheat.”

• Most processed food
• Soups
• Salad dressing
• Candy
• Granola
• Pickles
• Most packaged foods that have “natural flavorings” as an ingredient
• French fries
• Soy sauce
• And, SO much more!

If it’s a food that comes in a box, bag, bottle, or can, unless it specifically says that it is “gluten-free” it likely has some form of wheat in it.

Why Not Simply Avoid GM Wheat?

I wish it were as easy as avoiding GM wheat. There are some bakeries producing non-GMO bread, for instance. However, genetically modified wheat continues to be found in fields not approved to produce GM wheat.  This, obviously, leads to a concern.

However, even with non-GMO verified products, conditions such as leaky gut syndrome can occur.

 

GM Wheat: A Conclusion

For some people, wheat – even genetically modified wheat – isn’t an issue. Count yourself lucky if this is the case! However, for many, it’s a significant health concern.

If your weight is an issue, if your blood sugar numbers are high, talk to your doctor about the possibility of going gluten-free. Reducing carb intake is likely a dietary choice they’ll support, in general. And, if you’re jonesing for a sandwich or a cookie, there are lots of gluten-free options on the market (although I recommend still making your own, to avoid preservatives and other unhealthy additives that may be in these pre-packaged foods).

Gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs”, can be devastating to a man. It’s not just a problem for men who are overweight. Even men who have a healthy percentage of body fat can suffer from gynecomastia. The result is the same though – embarrassment and insecurity can negatively affect a man’s personal and professional relationships.

What Causes Man Boobs?

Males mostly make a hormone called testosterone, which guides their sexual growth during puberty. But males also make some estrogen — the hormone that steers sexual growth in girls. When a boy is going through puberty, or when an older man’s body makes less testosterone, the balance of the two hormones changes.

Sometimes when that happens, a higher percentage of estrogen causes male breast tissue to swell. About half of adolescent boys and as many as two-thirds of men older than 50 will have this to some degree.

So, Why Do Man Boobs Happen?

A lot of things can trigger the hormone imbalance that causes gynecomastia, and many times the exact cause is unknown.  However, here are the most common reasons why males get man boobs:

• Puberty resulting in a hormonal imbalance
• Aging – as men get older and testosterone naturally drops, this can result in a hormonal imbalance
• Testicular injury, resulting in decreased testosterone
• Thyroid issues – altering hormonal production
• Some cancers – especially lung, pituitary gland and adrenal gland
• Obesity – men who are obese produce more estrogen
• Prescription drugs, especially for heart disease, cancer, depression, and ulcers
• Illegal drug use – especially marijuana, anabolic steroids and heroin
• Kidney failure
• Liver disease

Infants also can get gynecomastia  from estrogen passed through their mother’s milk.

How to Get Rid of Man Boobs

If you suspect you may have gynecomastia, the first step is to talk to a physician. Only through a physical examination can they determine if it is man boobs or something more serious, like cancer. Once it’s determined to be man boobs, the treatment will depend on your age and the suspected cause.

If you are overweight, your first course of action would be to lose the excess fat. This will not only help decrease the fat in your body, overall, but also help reduce the over abundance estrogen your body produces, which is common in overweight men. A high protein, low-glycemic carb diet, such as offered with Isagenix, combined with cardio and strength training, is the healthiest way to lose excess weight and keep or increase your lean muscle.

You may be referred to an endocrinologist, who can assist you with getting your hormone levels back in balance. If your man boobs are due to some other underlying cause, that will be treated.  In the most extreme cases, you may decide to pursue a surgical alternative – this can include liposuction to remove the fat or even a masectomy.

We have a sub-forum dedicated to success stories from our members. You can read the 30K+ posts here — Success Forum

However, one of the threads I enjoy reading the most is about member’s stories about how long it took to reach their first 1/2-inch. It shows just how unique we all are. That there’s no “one-size-fits-all” program. That some members gain that first 1/2-inch quickly, but others take longer. Now add the way men have reached this first goal and it helps new members realize there are a myriad of paths you can take to get where you want to be!

Let’s take a look at some of our most recent entries in this thread,

First half inch took me over 6 months, but that’s because I wasn’t doing it right.

After registering here 10 months ago, I’ve gained just over an inch in erect length (total gain 1.6 inches so far) and a full inch in girth.

As always, truly appreciate the encouragement and support from some of the regulars here. – paardarshie

paardarshie’s story is pretty common. Just like a traditional workout, if you’re not doing the exercises properly, at the proper intensity and/or at the proper frequency, you’re not going to see results. So glad he’s figured it out and happy to have him at PEGym!

I have been silently working here for almost 2 years. And I went from 6.75 to a little over 8. I experiment randomly with several different methods that are popular here to try to make muscle confusion sort of like sprinting and walking sprinting and walking sprinting and walking. Up from 5.5 girth to 6 girth. It’s not a fast process it’s going to take a while and commitment from anyone. So either way that you think about it you just have to keep pushing forward and you will eventually reach your goal. Basically what I am saying is it is not a Sprint, it is a marathon. The more time you put into it the more results you will get….. – GapWedge

GapWedge is so right! Body modification of any kind takes time! I love the interval training method he used to gain 1.25 inches! That and tenacity and consistency is clearly the key to his success!

I had to go back and consort my spreadsheet but I see it took me about 4.5 months to reach .5″ in length. This was from manual stretching only… – Theaceus07

Theaceus07 reached this initial benchmark with just manual stretching. That’s awesome! Enlargement devices, like penis pumps and penis extenders, can help make the penis enlargement process easier and faster, but with consistent effort, manual penis exercises can be effective in getting gains.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the “First 1/2-Inch” thread! Your posts help new members, and men thinking about trying penis exercises, know what to expect! That’s why our community is so awesome! We help each other! 😀

It’s a new year and you have almost an entire calendar of new opportunities in front of you! Whether your New Year’s Resolutions involve losing weight, saving more money, quitting smoking, or whatever, the one thing most of us would love in 2018 is…

MORE HAPPINESS!

Increased happiness has a positive impact on not only your personal and professional relationships, but also your health! And, the good news – you’re in control of your happiness! As the old adage goes –

The only person who can make you happy is yourself.

So, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can be happier in 2018 and make this year the best one yet!

1. Challenge Negative Thinking – We all have negative thoughts occasionally. The trick is to recognize these negative thoughts – acknowledge them – then ask yourself challenging questions about the thought, to get a more realistic perspective on the situation – then take positive actions. EXAMPLE: Despite a goal to lose weight, you put off going to the gym all week, and ate a pint of ice cream for breakfast. Negative thought – I have no willpower, and I’ll never lose weight. Acknowledge that this is a negative thought and not necessarily true. Ask yourself Is this really true? Do I really have NO willpower? Then think about it – No, you’ve had willpower in the past. In fact, maybe you lost some weight in the past, proving you CAN do it. Now, take actions to correct the issue that is causing the negative thinking. Get up and go to the gym. Start tracking your food. Have a healthy lunch and dinner. Most importantly – when you take those positive actions, pat yourself mentally on the back! Remind yourself – See! I CAN do it, when I put my mind to it!
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2. Get Moving – Even if it’s just a 30-minute easy stroll in the evening after dinner – take some time to go out and do something every, single day. Studies have shown people are happier when they are up and moving around than when they’re simply sitting or lying down. PLUS, you get the added happy bonus of getting in sunshine (proven to improve mood)!
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3. Start Your Day with Positive Affirmations – The SNL skit of Stuart Smalley and his, “I’m good enough; I’m smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me!” was funny – BUT has a lot of merit! When you get up in the morning, head to the bathroom and look yourself in the eye in the mirror. Tell yourself 3 positive things about yourself. You’ve now started your day off on a positive note! Now, list 3 things in your life you’re grateful for, and you’ve started your day with positivity AND gratitude!
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4. Volunteer – There is nothing better to remind yourself how blessed you are than by helping those less fortunate. There are so many opportunities to volunteer – there truly is something for everyone! From delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, driving patients to doctor appointments for the American Cancer Society, helping out with Special Olympics, being a patient advocate for a local abuse shelter, assisting with a local animal rescue, serving meals at a homeless shelter, and SO MUCH MORE! Not only will volunteering help you realize the blessings you have in your life, but you’ll also be helping others in need! Win-Win!
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5. Nourish Your Body & Get Sleep – If you want to be happier – start eating better. High carbohydrate (especially junk food and fast food) lead to blood sugar spikes and the inevitable crashes, which can cause you to be “hangry.” Start adding more lean protein into your diet, skip the bread and potatoes, and fill half your plate with veggies and fruit at mealtime.  Plus, make sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep – going to bed just a 1/2-hour earlier can make a world of difference the next morning on your  mood!
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6. Let it Go – Anger – Like Elsa on Frozen – let it go, when it comes to anger. If you find yourself becoming irritated by little things, take a moment and ask yourself, “Is this really worth getting upset about? Is my anger/irritation going to change the situation?” If the answer is no – LET IT GO! Remove yourself from the situation. Take a break and do something else until you no longer feel angry.
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7. Be Happy with Good Enough – Satisficers (yes, satisficers) make a decision once their criteria are met. When they find the hotel or the pasta sauce that has the qualities they want, they’re satisfied. Maximizers want to make the best possible decision. Even if they see a bicycle or a backpack that meets their requirements, they can’t make a decision until they’ve examined every option. Satisficers tend to be happier than maximizers. Maximizers expend more time and energy reaching decisions, and they’re often anxious about their choices. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

Here’s wishing you the HAPPIEST 2018!