To enhance and diversify intimate relationships, partners often turn to all kinds of toys and devices.Some of them are intended not only to introduce innovation in sexual life, but also to improve the functions of the genital organs and keep them in a healthy state.One of these widely advertised, in high 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, enhance its erectile abilities and with regular use, achieve an increase in the size of your manhood.And although manufacturers of vacuum pumps usually promise an almost immediate result from their use, in practice, usually only a slight and short-term increase in penis size is achieved.
Vacuum therapy has been developed abroad.Doctors use vacuum pumps mainly during the treatment of erectile dysfunction and during the period of penile reconstruction after operations on the prostate gland or after radiation therapy.
At the same time, the debate about the benefits and harms of pumping continues.And although this device can often cause damage only if used incorrectly, learning more about the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum pumps will be useful for both partners.This will allow them to decide if this device is worth using in their sex life or is it better to leave it alone?
What is a vacuum pump and what is its mechanism of action?
Vacuum pumps can be of two types:
- Electric.They are equipped with an electric pump, which, when the pump is turned on, independently and more evenly draws air out of it.
- Handbook.It is a cylindrical tube 20 cm long and 7 cm in diameter.The tube is connected to a hand pump, which draws air out of the cylinder.
The most advanced pumps have 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 exhibits uniform pressure drops.When the pressure increases, blood circulation is activated, blood flow to the penis increases and it enlarges and becomes much larger than during 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.By reducing the pressure, blood circulation returns to normal 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 consider further.
How are vacuum pumps useful?
Vacuum pumps have their undoubted advantages.
Firstly, being able to use this device correctly will allow those who cannot achieve this naturally to achieve an erection.The effectiveness of pumping will increase if you combine it with special drugs to enhance erection, which your doctor will prescribe.
Secondly, buying a vacuum pump is much cheaper than undergoing a course of treatment for erectile dysfunction in a clinic.
Thirdly, pumping is practically devoid of subsequent complications and side effects, which cannot be said about many drugs to improve erection.
Fourth, after using vacuum pumps, it is possible to preserve anatomy while simultaneously restoring a man's natural sexual functions.But the use of implants or a course of injection treatment is fraught with anatomical changes or injuries to the penis.
Benefits of using a vacuum pump:
- blood flow helps eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, which is formed as a result of a man's irregular sex life, from frequent stress or from sedentary work.
- treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by prostate or colon surgery, diabetes mellitus, reduced blood flow to the penis or psychological problems (stress, anxiety, fear of sexual failure, depression).
- increasing the elasticity of blood vessels.
- stabilization of power, 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 recover his sexual abilities and even improve them, such a device must be used carefully, according to the recommendations listed in the instructions.
Side effects of vacuum therapy:
- short-term weakening of erection and ejaculation force (this can be avoided by using special tightening rings);
- the appearance of abnormal or painful sensations during an erection (most often from 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 associated subcutaneous microbleeding);
- a feeling of numbness (due to too much exposure to low pressure in the penis);
- change in skin color (tanning), excessive dryness of the skin in the penile area (occurs for the same reason as numbness).
Most side effects are short-term.Everything returns to normal immediately after completing a cycle of vacuum therapy.And to reduce the risk of their occurrence, 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 that leads to an erection, the penis must be as relaxed as possible - this is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the procedure.Relaxation includes pre-ejaculation.
Secondly, you must strictly follow the developed course of treatment, which includes pumping sessions every day.Each session should last at least 45 minutes.
Third, the use of vacuum pumps most often requires the concomitant use of appropriate medications.
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;
- birth defects;
- urethritis;
- kidney or liver dysfunction;
- diseases of the foreskin;
- tendency to bleeding (for the same reason, the use of vacuum pumps during treatment with blood-thinning drugs is prohibited).
- circulatory disorders (certain forms of anemia, leukemia), manifested in prolonged and painful erections.
- treatment with painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc., the full list of which is indicated in the instructions for the vacuum pump or given by a doctor).
How to prepare for vacuum treatment?
Although you can buy vacuum pumps without a doctor's prescription, it is best to consult a urologist before starting the pumping procedures.Having studied your individual characteristics (previous diseases, injuries or operations, especially in the genital area, your general health, taking medications or nutritional supplements, examination of the genitals), he will be able to determine the feasibility of using vacuum pumps and give advice on their operation with maximum efficiency and minimum negative consequences.
Choose pump models equipped with a safety valve - it will protect the penis from injury, preventing the pressure from dropping to critical levels.
How to use a vacuum pump
- Wash the device with warm soapy water.Do not use boiling water in the pump.
- Lubricate the nozzle at the base of the plastic roller with lubricant (but not grease-based).
- Carefully insert the penis into the cavity of the bottle and press it as tightly as possible to the body.
- Holding the bottle with one hand, we begin to pump the air with the other using a pump.
- When pumping air, make sure that the bottle is tight - the hole in it must be closed (or the valve must be closed).
- After that, an erection should occur and the penis will turn a little red.
- After 30 seconds, open the valve and fill the bottle with air.
- At the moment of weakening of the erection, we repeat the process.
In total, this usually takes about 20 minutes.
You need to increase the duration of exposure to the vacuum gradually - 30 seconds, one minute, two, etc.At the same time, you need to increase the time for rest.
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 personal problems, allowing you to avoid surgery and medication.More than half of men (60-80%) who resorted to pumping noted positive dynamics in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by various reasons.Their experience can serve as a good example, but do not forget that it is advisable to carry out this kind of treatment under the supervision of the attending physician!