Tips for using the penile pump
Consult with your partner to find the optimal time to use the pump. Some men use it for foreplay and stimulation, others use it just before penetration to ensure their erection lasts long enough. Start slowly. Researchers are now working to find the optimal negative pressure for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. For now, the best advice to avoid injury is to increase the pressure slowly and listen to your body.
If you vacuum pump regularly, you may find that each time you use it, it is easier to achieve an erection. Some patients suffering from erectile dysfunction can combine the use of the pump with an FDA-approved drug such as Viagra or Cialis for even better results. When used correctly, penile pumps are safe, even for prostatectomy patients. Some users find using the pump mentally stimulating as well, and may enjoy a fetishist attitude to pumping that can enhance results even further.
Who can use a vacuum erection device?
Anyone with a penis can use a penis pump. Like anything, however, pumps carry some risks and side effects.
Psychological effects. Some may think that pumps are uncomfortable to wear without sexual attraction. Having to stop during sexual activities to use a device can ruin the moment for some people.
Broken blood vessels. If you use too much pressure with the pump, drawing too much blood into the penis, some of the smaller blood vessels in the skin may rupture. These will heal over time, but can cause complications for patients using blood-thinning medications.
Problems with the restrictive ring. In some patients, the ring may trap semen at the time of ejaculation or may cause painful ejaculations. “Weird” erections For some users, the reactions produced by pumping feel strange or unnatural.
Weak erections. Sometimes, erections caused by the pump leave the penis less firm than ideal. Unusual complications. Rarely, some patients may experience complications such as urethral bleeding or penile cysts.
Skin problems. The negative pressure from the pump can leave the penile skin discoloured, numb, or bubbly.