Looking for advice and suggestions on using tension rings with the pump. My boyfriend had prostate surgery in the beginning of March. He has recently started using an inexpensive pump with good results. He/we would like to move on to using the tension rings with the pump and have ordered a set in v...

I use this, bought from ADW Diabetes for $108. Encore Standard Battery Operated Vacuum Erection Device Item # 44019001 Encore Standard battery operated vacuum erection Device operates easily with only one hand. Simply turn the on/off switch. Includes penile tube with ring ejection system, 4 differen...

In my life, it has been the reverse for me: depression (and the medications for it) greatly diminished my libido and subsequently led to E.D. A couple of years ago, my psych and I weaned me off of one of the medications (because I really did not need it anymore), and I found that my libido returned ...

There is another thread discussing a a similar topic. It may be helpful.

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For me, my ED/ libido has been affected by several things. The usual of course, an advancing age. Then, there was life stressors and things like divorces. And the prostate radiation removal treatment. Heart problems preclude things like Viagra for me. And for me, a long running battle with depressio...

I am one of those who cannot take medications because of heart problems. The vacuum pump has been a lifesaver. But like anything else, it takes practice and experimentation to find the right combination of vacuum, rings, time on, time off, preferred lube, etc. Do some searching around this site, whe...

Speaking as someone who has severe venous leak, I found (at the advice of the Pos-T-Vac customer service rep) using two of their ultimate gel rings worked to hold the erection. https://shopping.rejoynmedical.com/postvac-ultimate-gel-support-ring-penis-pump-accessories/ Usually lasts, but sometimes ...

I use the Encore system with their silicone based rings. I found that silicone based lubes deteriorate the rings so I don't use those lubes. I used water based lubes for quite a while. Lately I am using coconut oil (buy it in the cooking oil section of the grocery store). It does not deteriorate the...

I had tried the traditional Fleshlight product in the past, but it never felt right, too artificial, wrong texture, whatever. Thought I read a post in Franktalk about the version called a Quickshot and bought it on a whim: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0161NZJVY?th=1 I have used it twice and it...

Thought this may be useful: When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, I researched the three main approaches: prostatectomy, external radiation, radioactive seed implants. I elected to go with the seed implants (brachytherapy). I was concerned that the surgery might either fail to get all t...