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Posted 3/17/2009 6:11 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Guys,  Is there a nack, to operating these vac pumps, just got mine today, and

It not working as well as I thought it would.  It seems to just stretch the old fella,

rather than help the erection side of things.  I am using a lubricant, but still getting

air leakage around the rubber diaphragm.  Does it take time to work, or do I have to

learn how to use it ?  Help please...........Rookey

Posted 3/17/2009 10:30 AM (GMT 0)
I'm with you on this silly pump business but maybe my expectations were just too high to begin with. It is totally unpleasant to use and doesn't seem to do much. I got the pump prescribed by the doc and, as stated in this forum, it was way overpriced but I got it anyhow, not having had any experience with these things. It has both a manual and an electric pump but the electric is totally worthless since the only time it will form any vacuum is against the palm of my hand. The manual pump does create a vacuum if I hold it really tight against the base but, as you said, it doesn't do what I expected. That said, maybe its not supposed to give me back what I had before but rather just to keep it a possibility for later on. So, I guess I'll keep using it as prescribed.

All-in-all a bit of a disappointment but, hey, I can't complain. Life is Good!

See ya,
Garth
Posted 3/17/2009 10:37 AM (GMT 0)

The pump is suppost to keep the little fella healthy by making lots of blood circulate through it.

If you're not getting a good seal - its time to give the area a shave.

Posted 3/17/2009 1:02 PM (GMT 0)
Guys,
Here's what I've discovered about the pump.
1. No matter how much lube you put on the rim to start with, I always have to start, stop, and apply more around the rim once or twice. (Normally, it will seal on the second try). I assume that shaving would fix this, but I'd personally rather use this method than shave.
2. Before the pump does much, I have to try and mix in some sort of 'arousal'. This ain't easy to do, because pumping is about the most non-sexual thing you can do involving that area of your body. But, after some practice, it can be done. Personally, I get twice the results with arousal than I do without. For some, it may be beneficial to include your wife.
3. Take your time. You may need to pump some, release and start again. Pump a little, wait a few minutes, and pump a little more. It often takes about 15 minutes for me to receive the full benefit.

Hope this helps.
Posted 3/17/2009 2:36 PM (GMT 0)

Guys

I used a pump for about three months, then went to the injections. What I discovered was:

1. Shaving helps alot. If you have a lot of hair, it breaks the vacum seal. I also tried shaving cream instead of KY Jelly, didn't help.

2. You need to pump for awhile, stop and let the blood rush in. Then pump some more. I was able to get to 21 CM in length but it took about 15 minutes. My girth almost completely filled the tube.

3. I also had to go to double rings to retain the hardness. That and the "hinge" effect was what made me go to injections. I will never go back to the pump.

With practice and experience, it will get better.

Posted 3/17/2009 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
Shaving seems a little extreme to start. Like most have said, it's a learned technique and takes a little practice. I'd suggest clipping the pubic hair down to 1/2 to 1/4 inch or so, use lots of lube, take your time and keep at it until you figure how best it works for you. Done correctly, it will produce a very hard erection. The problem with most at first is the valves still don't work to hold the vacuumed blood inside the penis, so unless you use rings to hold it in, it will run right back out. But for therepy, pumping up , holding for aminute, and letting it out works well for recovery purposes. I still have best results when soaped up and used in the shower....
Posted 3/25/2009 3:39 PM (GMT 0)

Lots of good replys for you here.  Two things to remember: 1) all the male **** stars shave, so don't feel silly about that part smilewinkgrin   2) use a clean sharp razon...but not a straight razor smhair

Good luck.

Posted 3/25/2009 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
Shaving? Yikes! I've had good luck just clipping the shrubbery down - as James says.

All of the advice above is good. I also think there is a cumulative effect. The longer you do it (longer as in weeks or months) the more it helps. I use the "pump it up, let it down a little, and pump some more" routine. I am 10 months post-op and even just recently I have noticed more improvement. I also have Peyronies, so that is an added factor.

But I have to admit, it is a hard, cold, sterile process. For me, it has NOTHING to do with sex. It is just a re-hab treatment. I just cannot mentally put the two (the pump and sex) together.

Good luck.
kcragman
Posted 3/25/2009 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Forget the shaving. Water soluble liquid is the requirement. Go to the drug store and get a big bottle of Cocoa Butter for your lubricant and if the base ring for the pump is not good enough, get a large silicone donut from the adult bookstore. That makes a really good seal. Cocoa Butter is cheap and just use all you need for the job. Cleanup is a snap.
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