To improve and diversify intimate relationships, partners often resort to all kinds of toys and gadgets.Some of them are designed not only to bring novelty to sexual life, but also to improve the functions of the sexual organs and keep them in a healthy state.One of these widely advertised, in great demand among men and, according to their reviews, very effective devices are vacuum pumps.
Their use allows you to maintain and restore the health of the penis, improve its erectile function and, with regular use, achieve an increase in your masculinity.And although manufacturers of vacuum pumps usually promise an almost immediate effect when using them, in practice only a slight and short-term enlargement of the penis is usually achieved.
Vacuum therapy was developed abroad.Doctors use vacuum pumps mainly in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and during penile reconstruction after prostate surgery or after radiation therapy.
At the same time, debates about the benefits and harms of pumping continue.And although this device can often cause harm only if used improperly, it is helpful for both partners to find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum pumps.This will allow them to decide whether it is worth using this device in their sex life or is it better to avoid it?
What is a vacuum pump and what mechanism does it work?
There are two types of vacuum pumps:
- Electric.They are equipped with an electric pump that pumps air out of the pump independently and more evenly when the pump is switched on.
- Manual.It is a cylindrical tube with a length of 20 cm and a diameter of 7 cm.The hose is connected to a hand pump that pumps air out of the cylinder.
More advanced pumps have a regulator for the intensity of vacuum formation in a cylindrical tube.
The essence of this device is simple: an element placed in a vacuum pump experiences uniform pressure drops.As the pressure increases, blood circulation is activated, blood flow to the penis increases and it enlarges and becomes much larger than a normal erection.
According to observations of specialists, an increase in male dignity could be achieved in volume by several centimeters and in length by 4-5 centimeters.With a drop in pressure, blood circulation normalizes and the penis returns to its previous size.
Such a warm-up for the male genital organ has its advantages and disadvantages, which we will discuss further.
What are the benefits of vacuum pumps?
Vacuum pumps have their undeniable advantages.
First, the ability to use this device properly allows those who cannot achieve it naturally to achieve an erection.The effectiveness of pumping increases if you combine it with special erection-improving medications that your doctor will prescribe.
Secondly, purchasing a vacuum pump is much cheaper than treating erectile dysfunction in a clinic.
Thirdly, pumping is practically free of complications and side effects, which cannot be said about many medications used to improve erections.
Fourth, after using vacuum pumps, it is possible to preserve anatomy while restoring a man's natural sexual functions.However, the use of implants or injection treatment is fraught with anatomical changes or injuries to the penis.
Advantages of using a vacuum pump:
- Blood circulation helps to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs caused by a man's irregular sex life, frequent stress or sedentary work.
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by prostate or colon surgery, diabetes mellitus, circulatory disorders in the penis or psychological problems (stress, anxiety, fear of sexual failure, depression);
- increasing the elasticity of blood vessels;
- Stabilization of potency, its qualitative improvement.
Side effects, disadvantages and contraindications of pumping
Despite the fact that the use of a vacuum pump allows a man to regain his sexual abilities and even improve them, such a device must be used carefully and in compliance with the recommendations presented in the instructions.
Side effects of vacuum therapy:
- short-term weakening of erection and ejaculatory power (this can be avoided by using special constriction rings);
- the appearance of unnatural or painful sensations during an erection (most often due to improper use 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 usually injured capillaries and the associated subcutaneous microbleeds);
- a feeling of numbness (due to prolonged exposure to low pressure on the penis);
- Change in skin color (darkening), excessive dryness of the skin in the penis area (occurs for the same reason as numbness).
Most side effects are short-term in nature.Immediately after completing vacuum therapy, everything returns to normal.And to reduce the risk of their occurrence, it is important to gradually increase the pressure and use vacuum pumps with pressure gauges.
Vacuum pumps also have a number of disadvantages.
Firstly, the penis must be as relaxed as possible before a pumping session that leads to an erection - this is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the procedure.Pre-ejaculation is part of relaxation.
Secondly, you must strictly follow the developed course of treatment, which includes daily pumping sessions.Each session must last at least 45 minutes.
Thirdly, the use of vacuum pumps usually requires the parallel use of appropriate medication.
And finally, fourthly, 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 diseases;
- congenital defects;
- urethritis;
- kidney or liver dysfunction;
- diseases of the foreskin;
- tendency to bleeding (for the same reason, the use of vacuum pumps is prohibited during treatment with blood-thinning drugs);
- Circulatory disorders (some forms of anemia, leukemia), which are manifested by persistent and painful erections;
- Treatment with painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc., a complete list of which is indicated in the instructions for use of the vacuum pump or administered by a doctor).
How do you prepare for vacuum therapy?
Although you can buy vacuum pumps without a doctor's prescription, it is better to consult a urologist before starting pumping procedures.After examining your individual characteristics (previous illnesses, injuries or operations, especially in the genital area, your general health, taking medications or dietary supplements, conducting an examination of the genitals), he can assess the advisability of using vacuum pumps and give advice on their operation with maximum efficiency and minimal negative consequences.
Choose pump models with a safety valve - it protects the penis from injury and prevents pressure drops to critical values.
How to use a vacuum pump
- Wash the device with warm water and soap.It is forbidden to use boiling water for the pump.
- Lubricate the nozzle at the bottom of the plastic cylinder with lubricant (but not grease-based).
- Gently insert the penis into the cavity of the piston and press it as tightly as possible to the body.
- We hold the piston with one hand and start pumping out the air with a pump with the other hand.
- When pumping out the air, make sure that the piston is tight - the hole in it should be closed (or the valve should be closed).
- An erection should then occur and the penis will turn slightly red.
- After 30 seconds, open the valve and fill the flask with air.
- As soon as the erection subsides, we repeat the process.
In total this usually takes around 20 minutes.
You need to gradually increase the duration of vacuum exposure - 30 seconds, a minute, two, etc. At the same time, you need to increase the rest time.
If your erection disappears too quickly, use a cock ring to restrict blood flow from the penis.
A vacuum pump is a purely personal item and is not recommended for use by other people.
You need to store the vacuum pump in a box - this will protect it not only from sunlight, but also from possible mechanical damage.Place the box in a dry place.
In general, a vacuum pump is an effective and safe means of solving intimate problems, which allows you to avoid surgical interventions and drug treatments.More than half of men (60-80%) who resorted to pumping noted positive dynamics in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by various reasons.Your experience can serve as a good example, but do not forget that it is advisable to carry out this type of treatment under the supervision of the attending physician!