To enhance and diversify intimate relationships, partners often turn to all kinds of toys and devices. Some of them are designed not only to bring novelty into sexual life, but also to improve the functions of the genital organs and keep them in a healthy state. Vacuum pumps are one of them widely advertised, highly demanded by men and, according to their own reviews, a very effective device.
Their use allows you to maintain and restore the health of the penis, improve its erectile abilities and, with regular use, achieve an increase in the size of manhood. And although vacuum pump manufacturers most often promise an almost instant effect from their use, in practice only a slight, short-term increase in penis size is usually achieved.
Vacuum therapy is developed abroad. Vacuum pumps are mainly used by doctors during recovery from erectile dysfunction and during penile recovery after prostate gland surgery or after radiation therapy.
At the same time, disputes over the benefits and harms of pumping are ongoing. And although this device can often cause harm only if used incorrectly, it will be useful for both partners to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum pumps. This will allow them to decide: is this device worth using in their sex life or is it better to reject it?
What is a vacuum pump and what is its mechanism of action?
Vacuum pumps can be of two types:
- Electric. Equipped with an electric pump, which, when the pump is switched on, pumps the air independently and more uniformly.
- Manual. They are a cylindrical tube of 20 cm in length and 7 cm in diameter. The tube is connected to a hand pump, with which the air is pumped out of the cylinder.
In more advanced pumps, there is a regulator for the intensity of vacuum formation in a cylindrical tube.
The essence of this device is simple: a member placed in a vacuum pump experiences uniform pressure drops. When the pressure rises, blood circulation is activated, blood flow to the penis increases and increases, and it becomes much larger than in a normal erection.
According to the observations of experts, it was possible to achieve an increase in male dignity in volume by several centimeters, and in length - by 4-5 centimeters. With a decrease in pressure, blood circulation returns to normal and the penis returns to its former size.
Such a warming for the male genital organ has its advantages and disadvantages, which we will consider further.
Why are vacuum pumps useful?
Vacuum pumps have their indisputable advantages.
Firstly, being able to use this device correctly will allow those who are unable to achieve this naturally to get an erection. The effectiveness of pumping will increase if you combine it with special drugs to improve erection, which your doctor will prescribe for you.
Secondly, it is much cheaper to buy a vacuum pump than to undergo erectile dysfunction treatment in a clinic.
Thirdly, pumping is practically free of subsequent complications and side effects, which cannot be said of many drugs to improve erection.
Fourth, after using vacuum pumps, anatomy can be preserved by restoring a man's natural sexual functions. But the use of implants or a course of treatment by injection is fraught with anatomical changes or injuries to the penis.
Advantages of using a vacuum pump:
- blood flow helps to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, resulting from a man's irregular sex life, frequent stress or sedentary work;
- treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by prostate or colon surgery, diabetes mellitus, impaired blood flow in the penis or psychological problems (stress, anxiety, fear of failure in the genital area, depression);
- increased elasticity of blood vessels;
- power stabilization, its qualitative improvement.
Side effects, disadvantages and contraindications of pumping
Despite the fact that the use of a vacuum pump will allow a man to regain his sexual abilities and even improve them, such a device must be used carefully, in accordance with the recommendations contained in the instructions.
Side Effects of Vacuum Therapy:
- short-term weakening of the erection and strength of ejaculation (this can be avoided by using special clamping rings);
- the appearance of unnatural or painful sensations at the time of erection (most often due to improper operation of the pump);
- weakening of the hardness of the penis at its base;
- the appearance of bruises, red or purple spots on the skin (the cause of this is most often injured capillaries and associated subcutaneous micro bleeding);
- the occurrence of a feeling of numbness (due to too long exposure to low pressure on the penis);
- discoloration of the skin (its darkening), excessive dryness of the skin of the penis (occurs for the same reason as numbness).
Most of the side effects are short-term. Everything returns to normal immediately after the course of the vacuum therapy. And to reduce the risk of their manifestation, it is important to gradually increase the pressure and use vacuum pumps equipped with pressure gauges.
Vacuum pumps also have a number of disadvantages
First, before a pumping session, which leads to an erection, the penis should be as relaxed as possible - this is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the procedure. Relaxation implies pre-ejaculation.
Secondly, it is necessary to strictly follow the developed course of treatment, which involves pumping sessions every day. Each must last at least 45 minutes.
Thirdly, the use of vacuum pumps very often requires the parallel administration of appropriate drugs.
And finally, fourth, the use of a vacuum pump is not allowed for everyone and not always. This technique has a number of contraindications:
- tendency to form blood clots;
- vascular disease;
- congenital defects;
- urethritis;
- kidney or liver dysfunction;
- diseases of the foreskin;
- bleeding tendency (for the same reason the use of vacuum pumps is prohibited during treatment with anticoagulants);
- circulatory disorders (some forms of anemia, leukemia), manifested in prolonged and painful states of erection;
- treatment with painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. , a full list of which is indicated in the instructions for the vacuum pump or provided by a doctor).
How to prepare for vacuum therapy?
Although it is possible to buy vacuum pumps without a prescription, it is best to consult a urologist before starting pumping procedures. After studying your individual characteristics (previous diseases, injuries or operations, especially in the genital area, your general well-being, taking medications or dietary supplements, examining the genitals), you will be able to determine the adequacy of the use of pumps for vacuum and give advice on how to use them with maximum efficiency and minimum negative consequences.
Stop the choice on pump models equipped with a safety valve: it will protect the penis from injury, preventing pressure drops to critical levels.
How to use a vacuum pump
- Wash the device with warm soapy water. It is forbidden to boil water on the pump.
- Lubricate the nozzle at the base of the plastic cylinder with a lubricant (but not grease-based).
- Carefully insert the penis into the cavity of the flask and press it against the body as tightly as possible.
- Holding the balloon with one hand, with the other we begin pumping air using a pump.
- When the air is expelled, make sure the balloon is tightly closed: the hole on it must be tightened (or the valve is closed).
- After that, an erection should occur and the penis will turn slightly red.
- After 30 seconds, open the valve and fill the balloon with air.
- At the time of weakening of the erection, we repeat the procedure.
In total, this usually takes around 20 minutes.
It is necessary to gradually increase the duration of exposure to vacuum: 30 seconds, one minute, two, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to increase the rest time.
If the erection disappears too quickly, use an erection ring that restricts the flow of blood from the penis.
The vacuum pump is a purely personal item, we do not recommend letting other people use it.
It is necessary to store the vacuum pump in a box - this will protect it not only from sunlight, but also from possible mechanical damage. Put the box in a dry place.
In general, a vacuum pump is an effective and safe means of solving intimate problems, avoiding surgery and drug treatments. More than half of the men (60-80%) who have resorted to pumping have noticed a positive trend in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by various causes. Their experience can serve as a good example, but do not forget that this type of treatment is preferably carried out under the supervision of the attending physician!