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Posted 7/2/2013 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
Ok.  Have to admit that my first attempt with "the rubber ring" was a shocking experience.  That thing snapped me like a bear trap when I pushed it off the cylinder.  (Glad I didn't use either the smaller nor the high tension rings!)

Felt bruised for a couple of days and wonder about permanent nerve damage (just kidding about the nerve damage, though I did have some random sensations that made me wonder.)

Using the Osbon Erecaid Esteem pump and the standard "large" ring that came with it.  So, all you experienced pumpers, any suggestions?  Or, do I just have to get used to the SNAP!

Posted 7/2/2013 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same VED, and tried the rings twice. Unpleasant experience similar to yours (and didn't achieve the goal well anyway). I don't plan to use them again.

I use the VED for rehab only. I use bimix for intimacy.

-Gedman
Posted 7/2/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Steve,
From an experienced VED user: I hate to say it but you just have to get used to that SNAP! After a few tries, you know what is coming. Then, it is not so surprising. I try to think of it, positively, as my cue that it is time to rock and roll and impress my wife with the pumped up version of me! Good luck!
SC
Posted 7/2/2013 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same pump and the rings are still in the package.
I use the pump for rehab only like Gedman.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 7/2/2013 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I ordered the Augusta Somatherapy model and should have it in a day or so. I'll be able to contribute a little more once I see and use it a bit.

I'll keep that snap in mind. So far, we've had some good results with Cialis and manual/oral stim. The pump should be interesting.
Posted 7/2/2013 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
halftrack,
I have an Augusta model. However, the Osbon Erecaid rings function and quality far exceed any rings from Augusta, at least back when I got the pump. I never use any rings except the Osbon ones. Good luck with it.
SC
Posted 7/2/2013 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
SC, thanks. I'm gonna start using it to enhance vascular flow as the doc recommends. Already have some decent partial erections, which have been useful for "therapy" activities.

I'm following his treatment path to work on maximum return.
Posted 7/2/2013 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
I just received my VED in mail yesterday, was planning on using on the 4th, for a few extra fireworks! Lol. Now you guys have me paranoid about the "snap", I don't suppose you can put the ring on first then use the vacuum feature? Being five weeks post op tomorrow I was was hoping to put the pain behind me and concentrate on more pleasurable pursuits. I suppose it's like getting a shot, just relax & don't tense up before hand?.
Posted 7/2/2013 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Richp,

The secret is to tense your skeletal muscles while relaxing your smooth ones.

I must confess I probably can't be much help with the ring snap. I use a Vacurect VED that uses a different kind of ring. Ours don't snap when you put them on but they do hurt when you try to take them off.

My best advice for getting your mind right for using the ring would be to have your wife snap it on for you. While she does so you should concentrate on what you will do for her when it is your turn.
Posted 7/2/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
Rich,
I don't want to spoil your July 4th fun but keep your expectations in check when trying it the first time for sex. There is a fairly steep learning curve when using a VED for penetration. I would even try it, with rings, solo before trying it for sex. When I received mine in the mail my wife had been talking about it for days. She viewed as date night as we watched the training video. It went ok but it took many tries to begin perfecting a technique. There were a few times when we had to abandon the attempt because something was not working well for me.

As I mentioned below, the Osbon rings are great. And, I use two of them .. helps to significantly reduce the hinge effect and allows me to be more "active" without the risk of deflating.

.. probably more than you wanted to know. Good luck!

SC
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