New Pumper--need input on routine

I’ve recently begun pumping with a Kaplan pump. I know, it was cheap ($50), but seems to serve it’s purpose albeit with a little vacuum leakdown. I’m currently in my 5th week of pumping, starting with one session of 8 minutes at ~4mmHg and now up to 14 minutes at 5mmHg in one session. I perform manual stretches prior to pumping, and follow with jelquing for about 10 minutes or so. I do have a bit of trouble getting an erection for pumping and porn, etc. isn’t an option due to my family situation. Thus far I’ve seen really no improvements flaccid or erect. Maybe I’m being too impatient? As a matter of fact, I’ve noticed if I try to achieve an erection for sex, say 2-3 hours after pumping, I can only get about 90% erect! The tube is a “medium” and there’s at least 1/4” of space at various positions around my shaft. Could the tube be too large? I must say that even at 5mmHg (if the gauge is accurate) it’s pretty uncomfortable. Any advice welcome. Thanks

(10 min@2 Seconds per jelq)=300 jelqs + (manual stretching + 14 min pumping@5mm) = discomfort + blood in ejaculate

Yes, you might be overdoing it, Rads. For five weeks in, that’s a pretty ambitious routine.

GM

Rads,

I can’t stress how important it is to have a quality cylinder and pump. They make a world of difference. Your uncomfortable results indicate to me that your gauge may be inaccurate and that you are pumping at a higher pressure than might be indicated. You certainly aren’t pumping too long timewise. Also, if you’re not getting a good seal, that may also be causing you to be pumping at a higher than preferable pressure just to maintain the pumping effects that you are getting.

Peforeal

Thanks for the replies. I counted my jelqs, and I was only doing around 150 after the pumping. I may back down the vacuum to 3.5-4mmHg and split the total time up with some light massaging in between. Does anyone think I’m using too large of a cylinder? You guys are right, I’m a former powerlifter, so I tend to jump into things with a lot of intensity. Thanks again, and any other opinions welcomed.

Well I’m confused now. I’ve been reading that you should stay at around 5”hg. It was my first night tonight but I was only able to go up to around 3” for about 10 min. 5mm doesn’t sound like to much to me.

Rads,

Although you say your tube is a “medium”, to be exact what is the measured inner diameter length of the cylinder? Also, what is your max measured girth? Comparing the two measurements can indicate the best sized cylinder you should be using.

Peforeal

cbick66,

You should only use the pressure that feels comfortable to you. If 3” hg is working, then stick with that. Remember that gauges could always be miscalibrated. You’re a newbie pumper, so it’s fine to be cautious at the beginning and get accustomed to the whole experience and effects of pumping on your dick. I’ve been a pumper for years, and even now I often use lower pressure like 3” hg on a regular basis when I’m packing the tube.

Peforeal

Perforeal, in response to your question. The tube is 2” inside diameter. My EG is 5.25”, NBPEL is 5.8”. Like I said, there’s approx 1/4” air space around the shaft at certain points. Thanks

Rads,

You’d probably get better pumping results, if you were using the 1.75” diameter cylinder. But you can go ahead and continue to use the 2” size, but be careful to keep the vacuum pressure down. Oftentimes, guys will have a tendency to use a higher vacuum pressure when in an oversized cylinder to “feel” more of the pump. This is not the best move. Slow and steady wins the race here. Good luck.

Peforeal