To improve and diversify intimate relationships, partners often turn to all kinds of toys and devices. Some of them are designed not only to bring novelty to the sexual life, but also to improve the functions of the genital organs and maintain them in a healthy state. Vacuum pumps are one of these widely advertised, in great demand among men and, according to their own reviews, a very effective device.
Their use allows you to maintain and restore the health of the penis, enhance its erective abilities, and with regular use - to achieve an increase in the size of manhood. And although manufacturers of vacuum pumps most often promise an almost instantaneous effect from their use, in practice, only a slight and short-term increase in the size of the penis is usually achieved.
Vacuum therapy is developed abroad. Vacuum pumps are mainly used by physicians during the recovery from erectile dysfunction and during the recovery of the penis after surgery on the prostate gland or after radiation therapy.
At the same time, disputes regarding the benefits and harms of pumping are ongoing. And although this device can often cause harm only if it is 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 it worth using this device in their sex life or is it better to refuse it?
What is a vacuum pump and what is its mechanism of action?
Vacuum pumps can be of two types:
- Electrical. Equipped with an electric pump, which, when the pump is turned on, independently and more evenly pumps air out of it.
- Manual. They are a cylindrical tube 20 cm long and 7 cm in diameter. The tube is connected to a hand pump, with which 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 it increases, and it 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. With a decrease in 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.
Why are vacuum pumps useful?
Vacuum pumps have their undeniable advantages.
Firstly, the ability to properly use this device will allow those who are unable to achieve this in a natural way 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 for you.
Secondly, it is much cheaper to buy a vacuum pump than to undergo 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.
Fourthly, after the use of vacuum pumps, it is possible to preserve the anatomy while restoring the natural sexual functions of a man. 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 to eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs, resulting from the irregular sexual life of a man, from frequent stress or from sedentary work;
- treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by surgery on the prostate or colon, 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;
- stabilization of potency, 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 compliance with the recommendations set out in the instructions.
Side effects of vacuum therapy:
- short-term weakening of erection and strength of ejaculation (this can be avoided by using special tightening rings);
- the appearance of unnatural or painful sensations at the time of erection (most often from 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 microbleeding);
- 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 in 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 vacuum therapy. And in order to reduce the risk of their manifestation, it is important to increase the pressure gradually and use vacuum pumps equipped with pressure gauges.
Vacuum pumps also have a number of disadvantages
Firstly, before a pumping session, leading 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 provides for pumping sessions every day. Each must be at least 45 minutes long.
Thirdly, the use of vacuum pumps most often requires the parallel administration 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 disease;
- congenital 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 thinners is prohibited);
- circulatory disorders (some forms of anemia, leukemia), manifested in prolonged and painful states of erection;
- treatment with painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. , a complete list of which is indicated in the instructions for the vacuum pump or given by a doctor).
How to prepare for vacuum therapy?
Despite the fact that you can buy vacuum pumps without a doctor's prescription, it is better to consult a urologist before starting pumping procedures. Having studied your individual characteristics (previous illnesses, injuries or operations, especially in the genital area, your general well-being, taking medications or dietary supplements, examining the genitals), he will be able to determine the appropriateness of using vacuum pumps and give advice on how to use them with maximum efficiencyand minimal 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. Boiling water on the pump is prohibited.
- Lubricate the nozzle at the base of the plastic cylinder with a lubricant (not oil-based).
- Carefully insert the penis into the cavity of the flask and press it as tightly as possible to the body.
- Holding the flask with one hand, with the other we begin to pump out air using a pump.
- When the air is pumped out, make sure that the flask is tight - the hole on it must be clamped (or the valve is closed).
- After that, an erection should occur, and the penis will turn a little red.
- After 30 seconds, open the valve and fill the flask with air.
- At the moment of erection weakening, we repeat the procedure.
In total, this usually takes about 20 minutes.
It is necessary to increase the duration of vacuum exposure gradually - 30 seconds, a minute, two, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to increase the time for rest.
If the erection disappears too quickly, use an erection ring that restricts the outflow of blood from the penis.
The vacuum pump is a purely personal item, it is not recommended to let other people use it.
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, avoiding surgical interventions and drug treatment. More than half of the men (60-80%) who resorted to pumping noted a positive trend in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by various reasons. Their experience can serve as a good example, but do not forget that this kind of treatment is preferably carried out under the supervision of the attending physician!