To improve and diversify intimate relationships, partners often resort to all kinds of toys and devices. Some of them are designed not only to innovate sexual life, but also to improve the function of the genitals and keep them healthy. Vacuum pumps are one of these widely advertised, in great demand among men and, in their opinion, a very effective device.
Their use allows you to maintain and restore the health of the penis, increase its erectile capacity, and with regular use - to increase the size of the penis. Although manufacturers of vacuum pumps often promise an almost immediate effect from their use, in practice only a small and short-term increase in penis size is achieved.
Vacuum therapy is being developed abroad. Vacuum pumps are mainly used by doctors to recover from erectile dysfunction and to restore the genitals after surgery on the prostate gland or after radiation therapy.
At the same time, the debate over the benefits and harms of the pump continues. And while this device can often only be damaged when used incorrectly, it will be beneficial 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 sexual life, or is it better to give it up?
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, when the pump is started, it removes air independently and more evenly.
- Manual. They are a cylindrical tube 20 cm long and 7 cm in diameter. The pipe is connected to a hand pump, with the help of which air is removed from 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: a member placed in a vacuum pump is subjected to a single pressure drop. As blood pressure rises, blood circulation becomes more active, blood flow to the genitals increases, and it grows significantly more than during a normal erection.
According to experts, it was possible to increase the volume of men's dignity by a few centimeters, and the length by 4-5 centimeters. With a decrease in blood pressure, blood circulation normalizes and the penis returns to its previous size.
There are advantages and disadvantages of such a warming for the male genitalia, which we will discuss later.
Why are vacuum pumps useful?
Vacuum pumps have indisputable advantages.
First, the ability to use this device properly will allow those who are unable to achieve it naturally to achieve an erection. If you combine it with special medications to strengthen your erection, which your doctor will prescribe, the effectiveness of the pump will increase.
Second, getting a vacuum pump is cheaper than getting treatment for erectile dysfunction at the clinic.
Third, the pump is virtually devoid of subsequent complications and side effects, which cannot be said of many medications to improve erections.
Fourth, it is possible to maintain anatomy by restoring a man's natural sexual function after using vacuum pumps. However, the use of implants or injection therapy is fraught with anatomical changes or damage to the penis.
Advantages of using a vacuum pump:
- blood flow helps to relieve pelvic congestion caused by a man's irregular sex life, frequent stress or sedentary work;
- treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by surgery on the prostate or colon, diabetes, impaired blood flow to the penis or psychological problems (stress, anxiety, fear of failure in the genitals, depression);
- increased elasticity of blood vessels;
- stabilization of potential, its qualitative improvement.
Side effects, disadvantages and contraindications of pumping
Although the use of a vacuum pump allows a man to restore and even improve his sexual abilities, such a device should be used with caution in accordance with the recommendations in the instructions.
Side effects of vacuum therapy:
- short-term weakening of the erection and the power of ejaculation (this can be prevented by using special fastening rings);
- appearance of unnatural or painful sensations during erection (often as a result of improper pump operation);
- weakening of the stiffness of the penis at the base;
- bruises on the skin, the appearance of red or purple spots (this is due to the most damaged capillaries and associated subcutaneous micro-bleeding);
- feeling of numbness (due to prolonged exposure to low pressure in the penis);
- discoloration of the skin (its darkening), excessive dryness of the skin on the penis (occurs for the same reason as numbness).
Most side effects are short-lived. Immediately after the course of 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 equipped with manometers.
Vacuum pumps also have a number of disadvantages
First, the penis should be as comfortable as possible before a pumping session that causes an erection - this is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the procedure. Rest involves pre-empting.
Second, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the advanced course of treatment, which provides daily pumping sessions. Each should be at least 45 minutes.
Third, the use of vacuum pumps requires the parallel application of the most appropriate drugs.
And finally, fourth, the use of a vacuum pump is not allowed for everyone and not always. There are a number of contraindications to this technique:
- tendency to blood clots;
- vascular disease;
- congenital defects;
- urethritis;
- impaired renal or hepatic function;
- diseases of the foreskin;
- bleeding tendency (for the same reason, the use of vacuum pumps during treatment with blood thinners is prohibited);
- circulatory disorders manifested in prolonged and painful erections (some forms of anemia, leukemia);
- 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?
Although you can get vacuum pumps without a doctor's prescription, it is better to consult a urologist before starting pumping procedures. After studying your individual characteristics (previous illnesses, injuries or surgeries, especially in the genitals, general well-being, taking medications or dietary supplements, genital examination), he will be able to determine the appropriateness of using vacuum pumps. tips on how to use them with maximum efficiency and minimum negative consequences.
Discontinue the selection on pump models equipped with a safety valve - this will protect the penis from damage and prevent the pressure from falling to critical levels.
How to use a vacuum pump
- Wash the appliance with warm soapy water. Hot water in the pump is prohibited.
- Lubricate the cap on the bottom of the plastic cylinder (but 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 bottle with one hand, we begin to extract air using the pump with the other hand.
- When the air is pumped, make sure that the flask is tight - the hole on it must be compressed (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.
- As soon as the erection weakens, we repeat the procedure.
In general, it usually takes about 20 minutes.
You should gradually increase the duration of vacuum exposure - 30 seconds, one minute, two, and so on. At the same time, you need to increase your time for rest.
If the erection disappears very quickly, use an erection ring that restricts the flow of blood from the penis.
The vacuum pump is purely personal and is not recommended for use by others.
The vacuum pump should be kept 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 tool for solving intimate problems, preventing surgical interventions and drug treatment. More than half of men who applied to the pump (60-80%) said that there is a positive trend in the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by various causes. Their experience can be a good example, but keep in mind that such treatment is preferably carried out under the supervision of the attending physician!