As you’re thinking about your sexuality and how to improve your relations and your partner’s pleasure, part of your male enhancement plans could include a penis pump. These pumps can be used to achieve male enlargement and they can also help you achieve and maintain an erection. If you have erectile dysfunction, a penis pump can help you overcome your issues when you’re ready to be romantic. If you’re nervous about using such a device or you’re not sure what to expect when you begin taking advantage of a tool like this, there are a few things you need to know.
The Penis Pump: An Introduction
A penis pump is basically a vacuum pump; it draws blood into your sexual organ, making your penis swell. It will become bigger temporarily, which makes it an ideal enlargement product if you’re interested in having more to offer when it comes to size. The pump itself will look like a cylinder, and most pumps are glass or plastic. The best pumps will come with a pressure gauge and a pressure release valve so you can control how much blood you’re sending to your penis.
Choose a pump that is medium in size. If it’s too small, you won’t be able to pump enough to make a difference. Those that are too large can cause pain, especially if your scrotum gets in the way. You’ll want to wash your pump before and after you use it, and make sure you shave the area where you’ll be using the pump.
Penis Pumping: What to Do
Instead of attaching the pump to your penis immediately, do something to begin the stimulation of blood to the area. If you’re taking enhancement pills or using other enlargement products, you’re probably already getting that stimulation, and you can get right to work with the pump. However, if you’re a beginner or you’re using only the pump, you’re going to need to get things going on your own at first. One technique is to wrap a warm towel around your penis and hold it there until the warmth begins to dissipate. Do this a few times, and then begin to bring yourself to at least a partial erection.
Use Vaseline or another lubricant so you can be sure to create a seal around the pump. Fit the pump over your penis and begin pumping it until you feel pressure. Do this for about 10 minutes, and then remove the pump. Continue to stimulate the penis on your own, and after about five minutes you can attach the pump again.
Pros and Cons of a Penis Pump
The benefits of a penis pump are numerous. The pump will increase blood flow to your sexual organ, and you will feel a distinct difference in the size and look of your penis. You can do anything that isn’t too stressful while you’re pumping. Watch television, read a book, have a phone conversation – it’s easy to do in the privacy of your own home, or any other place that’s convenient.
There are some negatives. If you pump too frequently, you can damage the elastic tissue in your penis. This will only exacerbate your problems with getting and keeping an erection. If you are too aggressive with the pump, you can injure your penis by bruising it or causing a clot inside the organ. If you feel any pain while you’re pumping, or you notice abrasions on your penis, cease using the pump, or take a break.
A penis pump is one option when it comes to enhancing and enlarging your penis. It can be a valuable tool in the quest to improve your sex life, but you have to be careful and you have to pay attention to what you’re doing.
Jackie Hogan, MS, RD is a registered dietitian based in Los Angeles. She is a member of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND-LAD) and the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice Group and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Jackie has been featured on Women’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Women’s Fitness, and Men’s Fitness magazine.
