The first vacuum pump (vacuum lifter) is believed to have been invented in 1960 by the American G. Osbon. After some time, this device began to be widely used to stimulate erections.The pump accelerates the process of filling the blood of the corpora cavernosa due to the impact of negative pressure on their tissues. . . The main structural elements are a transparent cylinder in which the member and the pump are placed. The air is pumped out, the penis is in the drained space, its veins are maximally dilated and filled with blood.
Modern pumps provide a pressure gauge for pressure control, various attachments for optimal adhesion of the bulb to the penis, head protectors and erection rings. The environment created can be not only air but also water. The more functionality of the device, the higher the price.
Justification of efficiency, use in medicine
The vacuum pump was initially not just a toy from a sex shop, but a medical device for physiotherapy, the effectiveness of which has been officially recognized. In andrology it is used in the following cases:
- Vascular erectile dysfunction;
- Sexual problems of a psychogenic nature (failure expectation syndrome);
- Initial stages of impotence (vacuum therapy for erectile dysfunction);
- Chronic prostatitis and prostate vesiculitis;
- Penile curvature after surgery;
- Treatment of Peyronie's disease in the initial stage (with a small angle of curvature and small plaques) and an intracavernous chord.
Vacuum pump treatment is called LOD (local negative pressure treatment) therapy. Low pressure forces capillaries and arteries that are not used during a natural erection to open, increasing the useful volume of the penis. Active irritation of the head receptor occurs, the signal is transmitted to the brain and spinal cord, and the activity of the spinal centers of erection and ejaculation is stabilized. The session lasts 30 seconds, then the pressure gradually subsides, the erection weakens.
To enlarge the penis, the device works as follows: with regular exposure to negative pressure, the tissues of the corpora cavernosa stretch, more blood is put into them, the penis looks bigger during an erection.
Erection medical pumps
The efficiency and safety of pump training directly depends on the quality of the device.
You can buy them in specialized medical institutions, pharmacies or order at distribution points. In addition to functional devices, a high-quality pump always comes with personal lubricant and detailed instructions.
How to use:
- Massage your penis for 5 minutes to warm up.
- Lubricate the edge of the cylinder and push the O-ring onto it.
- Lubricate the penis and put it in a cylinder (the scrotum should be pulled back a little).
- Press the button, create a vacuum, press the cylinder firmly against the body.
- Press the button to pump out the air until the penis reaches its maximum erection (moderate discomfort in the head is possible).
- To have intercourse, you have to roll the ring from the cylinder to the penis, the erection will remain even after removing the pump.
In a high-quality pump, the cylinder should be flat (without narrowing), the base with wide edges.
Preparation for therapy
You must consult an expert before starting the session. Only a specialist will be able to examine the patient and identify contraindications for the use of vacuum therapy. Sometimes the reason for contraindications can be psychological aspects that are easily removed.
Before using the pump, wash it with warm water and soap. It is forbidden to boil or pour boiling water over it. Also, you cannot use the pump for more than one person. The pump is quite fragile and must be used carefully and not thrown away. You must store the vacuum in a dark and dry place at a temperature not exceeding 35 degrees.
Algorithm for performing the procedure:
- Before installing the pump, it is better to lubricate its base with a special lubricant;
- Too much grease will make the vacuum pump unusable;
- Place the penis on the base of the pump and press it firmly against the scrotum;
- Before starting the session, you need to lubricate the penis with ointment to increase the blood supply;
- Then the air is pumped out of the pump, which increases the pressure in the pump and creates blood flow to the organ;
- Hold the vacuum with your left hand, and with the other, using a bulb, you must pump out the air from inside;
- The hole in the flask must be tightened, and if there is a valve, close it;
- During the session, you can see a slight increase in erection and redness of the penis. After half a minute you have to open the valve and let the air get into the bottle;
- The procedure takes about 20 minutes. During this period, an erection will occur approximately 20 times per minute.
With systematic use of the pump at intervalsevery two daysyou can achieve significant results.
For the first 14 days, it is recommended to use a vacuum at night, two hours before bedtime, for 30 seconds. In the next few weeks, you can increase the impact of the pump to 60 seconds, with a break of 2 minutes. If the erection weakens immediately after the session, then you need to use an erection ring. It is attached to the base of the penis.
Types of commercial pumps, recommendations for selection and care
Today on the Internet you can order a pump for every taste and wallet. They differ in the quality of materials, design features and equipment.
According to the type of working environment, pumps are divided into vacuum (air) and water (hydro-pumps).The latter are considered safer because not air but warm water acts on the tissues of the penis (the larger the volume merges with the bulb, the stronger the effect on the penis). Control can be manual (hand pump, bulb) and automatic (electronic button control).
Types of vacuum devices for men
A key element of the pump design, which should be guided in the selection, is the flask (cylinder). It should be 5 cm longer than the erect penis. If there is excess weight (big belly), another 2 cm is added. The diameter (for which the flasks are marked) for classic pumping should be 1-2 cm larger. To determine the size of your bulb, you need to measure the circumference of your erect penis and divide it by the pi number - 3. 14.
Standard care recommendations: after the procedure, disassemble the device, rinse with water and a mild detergent and wipe with an antiseptic solution, dry well.
How it works
The air is gradually released from the flask, which causes a dilution of the pressure in the interior - a vacuum is created. Thanks to this, the penis begins to retain the proper shape that accompanies an erection. During this period, the effect is felt on the reflex points and nerve endings, which are abundant on the mucous membrane of the penis, so the penis becomes firm enough quickly compared to a normal erection.
After creating a vacuum, the following happens:
- The blood flow rate increases in the groin area. In practice, it feels like warmth in the lower abdomen and groin.
- The cavernous bodies inside the penis are filled with blood. Studies have shown that the saturation of the blood of the penis under vacuum doubles compared to a normal erection.
- Oxygen supply is increased, which has a positive effect on the condition of all tissues of the genital organs.
Domestic pumps
Some men, at their own risk, choose to use home pumps. In every respect, they are inferior to even the cheapest industrial models, but if you want, you can assemble such a device. This will require a plastic cylinder (a closed baby bottle with a cut bottom), a tube (you can take it from a dropper) and a bulb (or a large syringe) to release the air. On the side of the cover the tube is inserted into the cut and fixed, connected to the piston or bulb.
These pumps are traumatic, inconvenient to use and ineffective. Their only advantage is the low price.
Too bad
We understood the positive aspects, can the use of a vacuum pump harm a person?
Disadvantages and possible damage of the vacuum pump for men are the following:
- Unacceptable long-term use can reduce the sensitivity of the skin of the penis, which will be manifested by dryness, numbness and severe discomfort.
- The device locally reduces muscle strength by pushing the sperm outward, which greatly reduces the chances of conception.
- As a result of using the pump, sometimes there is pain in the penis of varying severity.
- Excessive use of the device reduces the strength and duration of the erection.
- Purple-red spots appear on the skin of the penis as a result of injury to small veins.
- For some, the disadvantage is the simple requirement for smooth skin in the groin.
This device will not cause discomfort and side effects if you use it strictly according to the instructions, follow all the instructions and control the pressure level with a special manometer.
It is recommended to avoid uncertified devices because a home pump has a detrimental effect on the male penis, contributing to skin bleeding, reduced erections and worsening of the appearance of the penis.
Pumping methods
Experienced users use pumps to target penis enlargement in length or thickness using special techniques. To lengthen or straighten the shape of the penis (with a large bend) you will need a narrow and long bulb. The technique is called "packaging" (from the English. "For packaging"). The essence of the method is that the erect penis touches the walls (there will be no stretching of the tissue in width), and the head is sucked into the free space in front. Before putting it in the flask, the penis must be lubricated along its entire length.
To work on the circumference (diameter) you need a bottle wider (diameter 4 cm larger than the circumference of the penis). Too wide a cylinder is inconvenient and inefficient: the testicles retract into it, the foreskin is filled with lymph, the tunic does not stretch well
Safe program and consequences of pump misuse
Andrologists do not recommend buying professional pumps in vain because they are characterized by high quality materials and proven design. From a medical point of view, such devices are not used for long-term procedures, but only for training the tissues of the penis on the principle of "compressed-relaxed". Most NUPs (from the term "natural penis enlargement") try to keep the penis in the bulb as long as possible, until the head is blue. It is very dangerous. For beginners, the maximum pressure should not exceed 3-4Hg according to the manometer, the maximum duration of the lesson is 20-30 minutes. . . Finally, a five-minute massage is performed to normalize blood flow.
A medical program for penis enlargement using a pump was designed in a year. For the first 16 weeks, half-hour daily sessions are conducted, and then the frequency is reduced to every three days. Thus you can achieve a permanent increase in length by 3 cm, thickness by 1 cm. After one session with the pump, the penis increases by about 10%, but the effect soon disappears.
If the device is used incorrectly, negative consequences occur:
- "Donut effect" - the accumulation of lymph in the skin around the head. After a few days the edema disappears without consequences, but it is better not to cause its appearance.
- Capillary bleeding, hematomas, blisters. Stains after these injuries will remain for a long time. In some cases, the penis may become deformed.
- Head necrosis.
- Inflammation of the foreskin.
Pain and tingling in the head, its blue color is a dangerous signal. You must immediately remove the pump and massage the penis.
Contraindications to pump exercise:
- Priapism (long and painful erection).
- Fragility of blood vessels (frequent bruising, hematomas, subcutaneous bleeding, vascular networks).
- Taking pain medication.
- Inflammation of the pelvic organs, including those caused by sexually transmitted infections.
Doctors generally do not recommend the use of a penis enlargement pump for men over the age of 50. Tissue elasticity is already reduced; it is almost impossible to stretch the tunic albuginea. The result of such activities is most often exclusively injuries.
Help with the appearance of edema and dark spots on the penis (NUPers experience)
To get rid of the negative consequences of careless use of the pump as soon as possible, the following materials will be needed:
- Chamomile in bags (in pharmacies).
- Rolled cotton wool.
- Elastic spiral net no. 3.
- Ointment for bruises and bruises.
Chamomile should be boiled (2 bags at once), the solution poured into a glass or any other container in which you can dip the penis. The bath should be taken 3-4 times a day for 5-7 minutes (each time cook new bags). In the evening after the last procedure, wipe the penis dry, grease it, cover it with cotton wool, put a bandage on top. After a few days of surgery, the tissues will regenerate.
Important: in the first 2-3 days after the injury, the above manipulations cannot be performed because the blood has not yet clotted, the injury will take a long time to heal. It is recommended to immediately apply cold to a fresh hematoma, thus reducing its surface area.
In some men, regular pumping causes darkening of the skin of the penis (hyperpigmentation). Nothing can be done about it. If the spots do not disappear, the erection worsens, discomfort is felt, then a Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels of the penis should be done (blockage is possible).
Contraindications
There are a number of diseases, conditions in which the use of such a device is not recommended. Absolute contraindications include:
- Heart and blood vessel diseases.
- Thrombosis, atherosclerosis.
- Varicose veins of the small pelvis.
- Diseases of infectious or inflammatory nature.
- Diseases of the genital area (urological).
- Presence of tumor formations of different origin.
- Childhood or adolescence.
- Mental disorders.
- Blood clotting disorder.
Also classes are not performed if they bring discomfort, they are accompanied by the appearance of pain. In this case, they will not be useful, but only harm human health.
There are no other serious contraindications, the device can be used by men of different ages from 18 to 65 years.
Side effects
Side effects are possible in cases when the device was used incorrectly or the person had contraindications that were not taken into account.
Unpleasant consequences can be the following:
- appearance of darkened areas on the mucosa due to damage to blood capillaries;
- dryness and numbness of the surface of the penis;
- cracks in the mucus layer;
- with hematomas - feeling of pain;
- soft tissue swelling due to microtrauma.
Also, abusing a vacuum erection can lead to a decrease in libido.
Doctor's opinion
The opinion of doctors about the use of penis enlargement pumps is controversial. Some recommend this method, others strongly oppose it. Among the first are sexologists and andrologists who deal with the problems of erectile dysfunction. The pumps really help to achieve a high quality erection and are safe for the body.
Opponents of the use of vacuum lifters are usually urologists who consider these devices dangerous. Many men use them with so much zeal that classes end with penile deformity and impotence. Doctors must correct these consequences.
Additional elements
Some models have additional elements. These upgrades include a scale printed on the cylinder. Thanks to it, one can easily determine how much progress has been made in increasing the length thanks to the device.
The second element is a manometer. It can be used to measure a comfortable suction level and return to it quickly the next time.
Some varieties are equipped with support rings to prolong erections. Inside the cylinder there are additional structures that give the surface a bumpy, pointed structure, etc. For a kick. Also, some models have a vibration mode, which adds spiciness.