Vacuum Pumping 101

Each method has its place. I think they work well together; pump first, then clamp.

Pointless? Everyone is different. But most likely is risk of over doing it, at least getting the Michelin man looking dick which is really just fluid between the tunica and skin (not likely to assist much in real growth) and also risking blisters, red spots, maybe more serious blood vessel damage. The “pros” here have it correct in my opinion: heat, heat, heat, and slow and steady, something for long periods, though breaking into “sets” can work. Everyone finds their own way, but in my personal opinion, if I get the donut or overall puffiness, then I consider it overdone. If I can jelq a bit after and have a firm dick actually feeling a good jelq expansion, then it was a success.

Hi all, and thanks for the amazing thread you are building up.
I have just started pumping.
My experience: one year with bathmate and six months of vacuum hanging. All positive so far. I have read the posts in this thread since 2015, and as a result, my doubts are:
Everywhere I read posts strongly advising not to go over 5Hg, but that seems to be very light for me. I start reaching my BPEL (19.60cm) at 7-8Hg approx. From there, I expand to 22cm approx if I pump at 10Hg or a bit over.
Just been doing this for a week, and 10Hg feels OK with kind of minimal discomfort. 5 hg feels kind of too soft. I don’t have a routine as yet, so I’m just testing and making my first contact.
A-Could my gauge be very inaccurate? Or even wrong?
B-1 year of bathmating could have conditioned me so much to pressure that 10Hg is kind of right for me now?
C-Is it normal to easily expand from BPEL19,60 to pumped 22cm plus?
D-My pump is 2.5”, so fairly wide as I wanted to add girth; maybe I feel less pressure because it’s far wider than my unit? (5,90”)
E-In one week, I noticed a slight increment in my BPEL and a slight decrease in my BPFSL (22,4>22). I suppose this is normal; does it happen the same to you?
F-After and along the week of using these “high” pressures, I noticed harder and more frequent erections. Do these positive PIs mean I can still train in the borders of 10Hg? (according to my pump, of course)

I’m sorry for all these questions and for not being able to provide you with any value in return, as I’m just starting with this.

I hope a more experienced PEr can advise.

Alexiogerio

Most likely the measurement is wrong. I have two air guns, cheap ones made in china and leluv. 5hg in the first one and leluv 5hg are very different almost twice

For the pumped length 19.6 to 22 cm is a good figure. I’m almost the same size. I can’t get past 20.5

A wider tube doesn’t hurt. But he’s not supposed to suck his balls down below and get in my tube

If you train every day, you can see better results if you take a 3-4 day break in between.

Hi, I have a question about pumping and using rings. I had a testicle removed about 10 years ago. I have had several health issues that contribute to ED. So now I’m trying pumping to eliminate ED meds. I just started about a month ago. I do see improvement in my erections but I want more length and girth. I saw a mention of rings. Do you put the rings on before pumping? What type or brand of rings do you use. You mentioned wearing the rings for several hours. I read no more than 20 minutes for the pump and the rings. Right now I pump for 10-15 minutes at 2-3hg almost everyday and jelq for about 5-6 minutes. I may need to get a smaller pump because of the missing testicle, my skin gets pulled into the pump as well some times. How can I prevent that? Any advise?

Hi

What kind of pump do you use?

Thanks for sharing Asrin43

Is it bad if you constantly need to pump a little to maintain the pressure (3Hg) because of the leaks or it doesn’t matter?

Up to you. If you’re ok with frequent pumping then live with it. I get frustrated when it occurs so will find the problem and resolve it. I find that a pump every couple minutes is normal; more frequent and I will look for the leak. The first place I look is the quick connect couplers- making sure they are seated properly. Next I’ll check the base. Dry skin and pubic hair are the primary issues here.

Note that when your size in the tube increases, the vac level will decrease. If size is stable then vac level should also stabilize.

What’s the reason to do 3x10min rather than 1x30min pumping?

How long do you rest between sets?

Why wear a cock ring/broccoli band after pumping? It keeps your dick looking big which feels nice, but does it affect gains or recovery?

3x10 with short breaks is less likely to result in edema. Edema slows girth gains. It doesn’t specifically hurt length gains, but the more often you pump into edema, the faster it will happen, so it still works against you.

My maximum length expansion inside the tube is approximately 2cm over my BPEL.

(not inside tube measured as I use a thick silicone sleeve to avoid ball suction) going from BPEL 19,6 to 22cm+

Is that a normal expansion?

If the scale on your tube is accurate, yes, that’s great! That means you’re pulling it out to more than it is, which is what we’re after.

Many thanks 114life

What would you say is an average expansion from BPEL? (not inside tube measurement)

I know the question is not very technical.

I really don’t know what is average. The individual variables are so diverse. Myself, I usually see 1-2 CM or .5”-.75”. It varies I think because of metabolism, hydration levels, fatigue, and effective heat application. Some guys claim zero expansion, I can’t explain that. I know it works for me, it works for others, some people it doesn’t work at all.

-Stay safe