Why Your Workout Might Be Making Things Look Smaller

Dr Chris Bustamante, known in New York City as the ‘King of Penis Filler’, has outlined the symptoms of a common problem men face - Gym Penis . No, really - that’s a thing, and the good doctor is here to explain the physiology behind it all. Gym Penis explained by the ‘King of Penis Filler’ In case you aren’t aware, Penis Filler is a cosmetic procedure that is available to men who aren’t exactly thrilled with the size of their manhood . Obviously, there's no ideal size - we're all different - but it's a common concern. Dr Bustamante specializes in helping out men who find themselves in this common predicament and provides both treatment and invaluable advice. After all, you can only play the hand you were dealt, but you can increase the odds a bit. Bustamante, the founder of Lustful Aesthetics in NYC, has spoken out on the increasing phenomenon of ‘Gym Penis’, a condition reported by many clients where their junk looks significantly smaller during or immediately after a workout. Luckily, this is totally normal. Dr Bustamante explained: " Gym dick is real in the sense that many men notice their penis temporarily looks smaller during or right after a workout. "It is not true shrinkage of the penis. It is a temporary change in flaccid appearance. "During exercise, your body prioritizes blood flow to the muscles, heart, lungs, and skin.” There’s more to it, too. The doctor continued: "At the same time, your 'fight or flight' system becomes more active. "That can cause the penis and scrotum to retract or look tighter, especially during intense lifting, cardio, cold environments, or high-adrenaline workouts. "The penis is very blood-flow dependent, so when the body is focused on performance rather than arousal, the flaccid penis can look smaller.” So, if you are noticing some shrinkage at the gym - not the kind of gains you want - then fear not, it’s just a temporary thing and totally normal. Dr Chris Bustamante is a leading expert on these matters. Credit: Lustful Aesthetics How common is this problem? Dr Bustamante went on to explain that this phenomenon is actually very common, simply because it’s a very normal and safe thing for the body to be doing. He explained: "Many men experience some degree of temporary retraction while working out, but the amount varies dramatically. "Some barely notice it. Others may feel like they are turtling, where the penis retracts closer to the body. "There is no standard measurement because flaccid penis size naturally changes throughout the day based on temperature, stress, hydration, blood flow, stimulation, and body position. "For some men, it may be subtle; for others, the flaccid penis can appear significantly smaller during intense exercise. Importantly, flaccid size is not a reliable indicator of erect size. “It is usually temporary. "Once your body cools down, your nervous system settles, and blood flow redistributes, the penis typically returns to its usual flaccid appearance. "For most men, that can happen within minutes to an hour after working out. It may take longer if you are cold, dehydrated, anxious, overstimulated from caffeine or pre-workout, or coming down from a very intense session. "Some men naturally retract more than others, and that can make them feel self-conscious.” Well, of course it could - but luckily, there are no negative side effects other than maybe a little feeling of self-consciousness. What other effects can regular workouts have on the penis? If you are a regular gym-goer and lose a lot of weight - one significant instance of this is the musician Jelly Roll - you might notice that your manhood starts to look a bit bigger. There are a few reasons behind this from a medical perspective, as Bustamante points out: “Weight loss can make the penis appear larger, especially if someone carries fat in the lower abdomen or pubic area. "The actual penis is not growing, but more of the shaft may become visible as the suprapubic fat pad decreases. "This is why some men feel like they 'gained length' after losing weight. "What usually changes is visibility, not the anatomy itself. "Improved cardiovascular health can also support better blood flow and erectile quality, which may improve how full or firm the penis appears when erect.” Luckily, if you are struggling still with the size of your shaft, there are treatments such as the doctor’s own GirthFill , ScroFill - you can work that one out yourselves - as well as ShowTox and HangTox, that can give you a bit of extra… pep in your step. But, if you are working out and noticing that you aren’t quite as large as you’d like, there’s a good scientific reason for it, and it’s totally normal and nothing to worry about. Featured image credit: Lustful Aesthetics