Pumping Basics

Hi, sorry admins I can’t post in the pumping section just yet.

I’ve recently picked up an electric air pump and I just want to make sure I’m using it correctly. I’ve used the search function but can’t seem to find the answer.

When I see people say they pump for 10 minutes for example, do they mean they pump up to a point that is comfortable and stay at that pressure for 10 minutes? Or are they constantly building up to that pressure and then releasing and building back up to that pressure again over and over for 10 minutes?

Sorry if the answer is obvious, I just want to make sure I get things right.

Thanks

Vacuum Pumping 101

Really good pumping threads

Thanks 32quarters! I’ve actually got both of those threads saved but I can’t seem to find the answer I’m looking for. Most posts I find just say ‘Pump for x amount of time’ and everyone seems to know what that means. But I don’t, so I’m just trying to figure out what they mean by that

For newbies a typical session is 10 min at -5 inHg vacuum pressure. Pump down to -5 and leave it there for 10 min, then release.

If feels too uncomfortable or painful, reduce vacuum level. Some guys are very sensitive to vacuum and find -5 is too much to start with and need to get their penis accustomed to pumping and vacuum conditions. In those cases starting at -3 or -4 may be better. May also want to start with less time, perhaps 5 min. Then after a few days could increase vacuum and/or time.

Those cases you may have seen where some guys are cycling vac pressure up and down are more advanced techniques that you don’t need to worry about for many months, perhaps years.

Thank you, that’s exactly what I was looking for! :)