If my girth is increasing, is it working?

**9292** · 12-15-2012

I think I asked this question before a couple of months ago but I don't think I ever got a satisfactory answer.

I've been jelqing for close to 5 months now and I haven't seen any increase in length. I have, however, definitely seen an increase in girth. I've often wondered about whether or not jelqing actually works (since I haven't seen ANY length gains) but I've concluded that as long as I'm seeing girth gains, it's working. Is this correct? As long as I'm seeing girth gains, will I see length gains eventually? I mean, if the penis is growing in width, I'd have to assume that it's also growing in length (just incredibly slowly).

**arkham** · 12-15-2012

It depends at what % of erection you are jelqing. I personally got only length gains from jelqing.

**Martillo Grande** · 12-15-2012

As arkham said above ^^ it depends on how erect you are whilst jelqing. Focusing on stretching type exercises may help to gain more length if that's your goal; everyone is different though and some people gain length easier than girth or vice-versa - oh, and if you're seeing any gains then it definitely is working

**BigO** · 12-15-2012

If you have been at it now for a few months I would say its working but not for your goals. Add in some more stretching as hypersonic says above. I would keep jelquing though, some guys get gains in length from it and this takes time. The increased girth may very well be from increased EQ.

**9292** · 12-15-2012

I start off jelqing completely flaccid. I can usually get in about 10-15 reps before it gets hard. Once it gets hard, I just stop, wait for it to go down and start again.

**rbi99** · 12-15-2012

Have you read the sticky in the beginners section regarding jelqing? Also, I probably jelq more intensely then just about anyone here and I have gained practically nothing in length.