To improve and diversify intimacy, partners often turn to a variety of toys and devices. Some of them are not only designed to bring novelty to sex, but also to improve the function of reproductive organs and keep them healthy. The vacuum pump is one of those well-publicized, in high demand among men, and according to their own reviews, it's a very effective device.
Their use allows you to maintain and restore the health of the penis, enhance its erection, and with regular use - to increase the size of men. Although vacuum pump manufacturers often promise almost immediate results when using them, in reality, only slight and short-term increases in penis size are often achieved.
Vacuum therapy is developed abroad. Vacuum pumps are primarily used by doctors during erectile dysfunction recovery and during penile recovery after prostate surgery or radiation therapy.
Meanwhile, the debate over the pros and cons of pumping continues. While this type of equipment usually only causes harm when used improperly, it would be useful for both partners to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum pumps. This will allow them to make a decision - is it worth using the device during their sex life, or is it better to reject it?
What is a vacuum pump and what is its mechanism of action?
There are two types of vacuum pumps:
- electric. Equipped with an electric pump, when the pump is turned on, it pulls the air out independently and more evenly.
- manual. They are a cylindrical tube 20 cm long and 7 cm in diameter that is connected to a hand pump through which air is drawn from the cylinder.
In more advanced pumps there is a regulator for creating the strength of the vacuum in the cylindrical tube.
The essence of the device is simple: the components placed in the vacuum pump experience a uniform pressure drop. When pressure rises, blood circulation is activated, and blood flow to the penis increases and increases, and is much greater than in a normal erection.
According to the observations of experts, it is possible to increase the volume of the male dignity by a few centimeters and the length by 4-5 centimeters. As the pressure decreases, blood circulation returns to normal and the penis returns to its original size.
This warm-up of the male reproductive organs has its advantages and disadvantages, which we will consider further.
Why are vacuum pumps useful?
Vacuum pumps have their indisputable advantages.
First, the ability to use the device properly will enable those who cannot achieve an erection in a natural way. If you are combining pumping with special medications to enhance your erection, your doctor will prescribe these medications for you to increase the effectiveness of your pumping.
Second, buying a vacuum pump is much cheaper than getting erectile dysfunction treatment in a clinic.
Third, suction actually has no subsequent complications and side effects, which cannot be said for many erection-improving drugs.
Fourth, with the use of a vacuum pump, the anatomy can be preserved while restoring the male's natural sexual function. But the use of implants or the process of injection therapy is fraught with anatomical changes or damage to the penis.
The benefits of using a vacuum pump:
- Blood flow helps to eliminate congestion of pelvic organs caused by men who have irregular sex, frequent stress or sedentary periods;
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction, diabetes, impaired blood flow to the penis, or psychological problems (stress, anxiety, fear of failure in the genital area, depression) caused by prostate or colon surgery;
- increase the elasticity of blood vessels;
- The potency is stable and its quality improves.
Side effects, disadvantages and contraindications of suction
Although the use of a vacuum pump can restore or even improve a man's sexual performance, the device must be used with caution, as recommended in the instructions.
Side effects of vacuum therapy:
- Short-term weakening of erection and ejaculation strength (this can be avoided by using special fastening rings);
- Unnatural or painful sensations during erection (usually due to improper pump operation);
- weakens the hardness of the base of the penis;
- Bruises, red or purple spots on the skin (usually due to injury to capillaries and associated microbleeds under the skin);
- The occurrence of numbness (due to prolonged exposure to low pressure on the penis);
- Skin discoloration (darkening), excessive dryness of the skin of the penis (same cause as numbness).
Most side effects are short-term. Everything went back to normal immediately after the vacuum treatment. To reduce the risk of its occurrence, it is important to gradually increase the pressure and use a vacuum pump equipped with a pressure gauge.
Vacuum pumps also have many disadvantages
First, the penis should be as relaxed as possible before the pumping that leads to an erection - a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the procedure. Relaxing means pre-ejaculation.
Secondly, you must strictly follow the prescribed course of treatment and pump water every day. Each must be at least 45 minutes long.
Third, the use of a vacuum pump often requires concomitant use of appropriate medication.
Finally, fourth, not everyone is allowed to use a vacuum pump, and not always. There are many contraindications to this technique:
- Tendency to form blood clots;
- vascular disease;
- congenital defects;
- Urethritis;
- kidney or liver dysfunction;
- foreskin disease;
- Bleeding tendencies (for the same reason, the use of vacuum pumps is contraindicated during treatment with blood thinners);
- Diseases of the circulatory system (some forms of anemia, leukemia), manifested by prolonged and painful erections;
- Treat with pain relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. , the full list of which is noted in the vacuum pump instructions or provided by your doctor).
How to prepare for vacuum therapy?
Although you can buy a vacuum pump without a doctor's prescription, it's best to consult a urologist before starting a suction procedure. After studying your personal characteristics (previous illness, injury or surgery, especially in the genital area, your general health, taking medications or dietary supplements, examining your genitals), he will be able to determine the appropriateness of using a vacuum pump andGive advice on how to use them with maximum efficiency and minimum negative consequences.
Stop choosing a pump model with a safety valve - it will protect the penis from injury and prevent pressure from dropping to critical levels.
How to use the vacuum pump
- Clean the device with warm soapy water. Do not boil water on the pump.
- Lubricate the nozzle at the bottom of the plastic cylinder with lubricant (but not fat-based).
- Carefully insert the penis into the cavity of the flask and press it as tightly as possible against the body.
- Holding the flask in one hand, the other hand starts pumping out air.
- Make sure the flask is airtight as the air is drawn out - the hole in it must be clamped (or the valve is closed).
- After that, there should be an erection and the penis will turn red.
- After 30 seconds, open the valve and fill the flask with air.
- The moment the erection weakens, we repeat the process.
Overall, this usually takes about 20 minutes.
You need to gradually increase the duration of the vacuum exposure - 30 seconds, one minute, two minutes, etc. At the same time, you need to increase your rest time.
If the erection goes away too quickly, use an erection ring that restricts blood flow from the penis.
The vacuum pump is purely a personal item and should not be used by others.
You will need to store the vacuum pump in a box - this will not only protect it from the sun, but also protect it from possible mechanical damage. Put the box in a dry place.
In general, vacuum pumps are an effective and safe means of addressing privacy concerns and avoiding surgical interventions and medical treatments. More than half (60-80%) of men using suction noted a positive trend in treating erectile dysfunction of all causes. Their experience can serve as a good example, but don't forget that this treatment is best done under the supervision of the attending physician!