Postby Spontaneous1 » Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:35 pm
R.J., thanks for the kind words, no I'm not a doctor, just done a lot of research, and trial and error for what works and what doesn't. It seems some urologists need to be informed a lot better, the limited information they hand out can be more detrimental than helpful.
Your use of a ring(s) a couple times a week after your pump session shouldn't be bad, just give yourself a couple minute pause after your last pump set, put the ring on your cylinder, slowly pump up till you're erect, slip on the ring(s), and have fun. Good to hear you don't keep it on too long, I know they say never longer than 30 minutes, but I don't go past 20, your 10 minutes is conservative and safe, that's good!
There are two schools of thought on having an orgasm after pumping, one side says you lose your pumped size too soon because of having an orgasm, and it hurts your gains. Another side says you're doing all this to be able to have sex, you're not doing it everytime, and using a ring helps maintain the pumped blood in your penis longer thus helping with your gains. My belief is the latter, it's not everytime, it's why you're doing it to start with, it may jump start things to a more normal state (use it or lose it), so enjoy!!!
Someone mentioned having issues with the flanged cylinders and getting the rings off and onto your penis. I understand this, and rather than investing in an expensive "medical-grade", FDA approved (lol, if they were so great they wouldn't approve any without a gauge) pump setup, invest in a cheap $20 - 25 pump (cylinder, hose w/quick release, and pump). You can then purchase the Brake Bleeder Kit from Amazon, hook that pump up (with gauge attached) to your cheap cylinder and hose, and away you go. Don't be fooled by all the hype on med-grade pumps, when I started pumping 2 years ago I bought a Blush brand 9" x 2 1/4" $20 pump, I still have it, I still use it, and it still works fine, plus I have no problems unnloading rings off it. I have added a Premium Silicone Vacuum Penis Pump Seal to use occasionally, although you can't use it when unloading a ring.
Here's another FACT, I was uneducated when I started and didn't have a gauge with it but added it later after I wised up, you CANNOT GO BY FEEL! I don't care what anyone says, trust me, you can over-pressure your penis very easily going by feel and not even know it! Every person is different, as is every penis, some can take a lot of pressure before they begin to feel it pulling on them, others can't stand much pressure at all, and can actually get petachia from low pressure. If you don't have a gauge to actually judge the amount of pressure you're using then how do you really know? You seem concerned with doing things the right way R.J., do this the right way, have a gauge!
You know what your erect length and girth is, get a cylinder size that will compliment your pump sessions and help you gain back what you lost due to E.D. You probably won't need a cylinder over 9" in length, and if your girth falls around 5.5 a 2" Diameter cylinder will be plenty. Check this out:
Penis Pump Cylinder Size Chart
The best way to determine which cylinder size of our penis pumps is right for you, is to measure the circumference of your erect penis. The circumference is the circular distance around your penis.
If you do not have a measuring tape to do this, you can also use a string, shoelace or dental floss and wrap it loosely around the thickest part of your penis while in an erect state. Mark the string where it makes a complete circle, and place the string out flat next to a ruler. Measure the distance between the markings, this length is your penis circumference.
Once you know your circumference, simply use this penis pump size chart below to figure out which diameter we would recommend (you can also measure around your penis and testicles so you can 'pump' both inside the cylinder).
Your (Erect) Penis Circumference Recommended Cylinder Diameter
3.15 inch (8 cm)---------‐--------------------1.35 inch (3.4 cm)
4.00 inch (10 cm) ----------------------------1.50 inch (3.8 cm)
4.70 inch (12 cm) ----------------------------1.75 inch (4.5 cm)
5.50 inch (14 cm) -----------------------------2.00 inch (5.1 cm)
5.90 inch (15 cm) -----------------------------2.125 inch (5.4 cm)
6.25 inch (16 cm) -----------------------------2.25 inch (5.7 cm)
7.00 inch (18 cm)------------------------------2.50 inch (6.4 cm)
Again, I'm glad to help point you in the right direction, and I really hope to hear that, after a month or so, you are noticing a difference. Please PM me with any questions you have, always glad to help out a fellow Pennsylvanian.
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Spontaneous1 on Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:22 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Retired 65 y.o. Married. Moderate ED since 2019. Use constriction band ocassionately to help maintain erection, or Cialis/Viagra. Nocturnal/morning erections returning with VED usage. Lower libido than before.