Glossary
Penis pump
A cylinder that draws blood into the penis with negative pressure: mainly a medical aid for erectile dysfunction, and on top of that a toy in kink.
What is a penis pump?
A penis pump (also vacuum pump or erection pump) is a cylinder that is slid over the penis and works with negative pressure. By drawing out the air, blood flows into the erectile bodies, which produces an erection. It is first of all a medical aid for erectile dysfunction, and on top of that a toy within kink.
| Also known as | vacuum pump, erection pump, vacuum erection device |
| What it is | a cylinder that produces an erection with negative pressure |
| Main use | aid for erectile dysfunction |
| How it works | negative pressure draws blood into the erectile bodies of the penis |
| Stays stiff through | a pressure ring at the base of the penis |
| Also used in | kink, for sensation and play |
How a penis pump works
The working is mechanical and simple. Tergooi MC describes the vacuum pump as a plastic cylinder that is slid over the penis and then vacuumed, which draws the blood into the erectile bodies. A pressure ring around the cylinder can be slid to the base of the penis, so the erection stays. As a medical treatment, the vacuum pump counts as safe and non-invasive, and before you use it at home, you get an explanation from a specialized sexology nurse. That way you can be sure you are doing it right and safely.
What a penis pump is used for
The penis pump has two lives. As an aid for erectile dysfunction it is an alternative to or addition to pills, handy for anyone who does not want or cannot use medication. On top of that there is a recreational use within kink, where the pumping is about the sensation and the temporary swelling, not about a medical reason. Both call for quiet build-up and not overdoing the negative pressure. For the medical use, guidance from a doctor or nurse belongs with it. An advantage of the pump is that no medicines are involved, which makes it suitable for men who may not or do not want to use pills. The drawback is that it takes some practice and patience before it goes smoothly.
Where this fits on this site
The pump itself is medical or playful, not a service I provide. What does fit with me is that performance need not play a role: a meeting where nothing is required often takes away exactly the pressure that feeds erection problems. How that goes, you read at intimate togetherness. For the pump or medication, your GP is the right place.
Sources
- Vacuümpomp bij erectiestoornis. Tergooi MC. Provides that the vacuum pump is a plastic cylinder slid over the penis and vacuumed so blood is drawn into the erectile bodies, that a pressure ring holds the erection in place, and that you get an explanation beforehand from a specialized sexology nurse.
Related terms
A penis pump is a tool around the erection. The terms below place it in that frame.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this term
What is a penis pump?
A penis pump, also called a vacuum pump, is a cylinder that is slid over the penis and works with negative pressure. By drawing out the air, blood flows into the erectile bodies, which produces an erection. It is mainly a medical aid for erectile dysfunction, and on top of that a toy in kink.
Is a penis pump safe?
As a medical aid, the vacuum pump counts as safe and non-invasive. According to Tergooi MC, before you use it at home you get an explanation from a specialized sexology nurse. What matters is quiet build-up and not overdoing the negative pressure; for the medical use, guidance from a doctor belongs with it.
Who can you turn to with questions about a penis pump?
For the pump as a medical aid, your GP or a sexology nurse. Victor, a gigolo with twenty-five years of experience and a background as a psychotherapist, is no doctor, but he helps ease the performance pressure around erection problems. You reach him through the contact form or first chat for free with no obligation.
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