Ok, just made my homemade pump from Mityvac

I just finished making it and had a few questions. For beginning pumpers, whats the best routine to start with? I read where someone suggest pumping for 5 minutes, then breaking, then pumping for another 5 minutes and so on until you reach 15 minutes. Does this sound like a good routine for beginners and how long should the breaks in between be? I read that jelqing and stretching is good to follow after your pumping routine along with a good hot wrap (or hot soak in my case), but what about before, any warm up needed? Also, what HG should you pump to? I noticed that as long as your pump doesnt leak, it will stay at that level the entire time. Is this what youre looking for while pumping? A steady vacuum level? Just a few more things. What are you guys using at the base of the cylinder (got it from petsmart) for comfort? And….is it more beneficial to pump with a condom, sleeve, inter tube, or whatever else you want to call it or just use nothing at all? Heres a link I posted with my PE arsenal and a picture of my new pump.

My PE arsenal

Vacuum Pumping 101

Thanks, hope I can find all the answers there.

What are you guys using to put around the base of the cylinder? I tried it with nothing and it digs into my skin, kinda hurts. Has anyone figured out anything good to use for cushion/comfort around the base?