Pumping Set Duration?

Does it matter how long we are in the pumps for? It is said that 18 minutes tops due to necrosis, but if blood is constantly flowing through the shaft that would be impossible.

I have done hour sets and noticed more edema than with shorter sets, but also more expansion(not including fluid).

Is there a recommended amount of time we should spend in the tube in one sitting? (Ex. 10 20, or even 30 minute sets)

It all depends on the level of vacuum.

Let’s assume the vacuum will be low like sub 5hg since more time appears to be better for a healthier johnson than more vacuum.

You can build up in time. I worked my way up to hour sets.

Titleist, how long did you usually pump for? And how long did it take you to work up to your ideal duration?

And Bvckwood there is a general guide for pumping if you go to.the pumping forum. It says to work your way up to 3 sets of 30 a day. Though idk how possible that is for you or most people. But it has a progression campaign that I’m sure you could modify to your needs and schedule. But I’ve heard of lots of people saying they go for hours, and that they get the most gains that way.

I’ve been pumping so long I honestly don’t remember. I’d guess a little over a year.

I have been pumping for about 3 months, and I started out slow three five minute sessions. Now I do four seven minute sessions. I suppose I’m going high pressure but I’m not sure because I have no gauge and only use a gator, but by the end I’m normally around an inch to an inch and a quarter larger girth than normal. A few days ago I over did it and got over an inch and a half more girth than my normal erect girth, afterword my base girth was 7 and a half but I ended up with a few tiny pimple sized blisters from gator bite at my base. Needless to say I won’t be doing a fifth set anytime soon.

What is a gator?

A gator is the bellows that creates the vacuum on a Bathmate pump.