Probably a newbie question

[askanison]

Back in the 90's I used to pump my dick. There was no real internet, so I was on my own. The gains were absolutely noticeable in both length and girth, albeit very temporary and not "reliable" enough that I would even consider trying to do it before sex. So it was just for my own pleasure.

Here's the question: The primary reason that I stopped doing it, and have never tried again, is because it almost ALWAYS hurt quite a bit. There would always come a point in the session where I had to breathe my way through the pain for several minutes until it subsided, and then I could continue. I would try various things to try to prevent it from happening, but it always did.

Over the years, I have noticed that the pumps are more advanced (mine was a hand pump like you use on a basketball), and the new ones have pressure gauges, and motors, and readouts, but I can never forget those few minutes per session when I had to grit my teeth.

Was that normal - or was I doing it just completely wrong? Thanks!!

 

[mushroomcap]

There should never be anything worse than some mild discomfort when pumping. If you’re feeling pain, then you should reduce the amount of vacuum.

 

[Juxtapose76]

Bath mate is good. It has a larger rubber base (insert) so it doesn’t dig in as hard.

I also find that the water in the tube makes it less prone to that discomfort from pressure. I sure there is some science about the difference in the mediums viscosity, water gives more support than air? Blisters (too much pressure over 5-10psi usually, you shouldn’t go over 3-5psi) red blotches or “hickie” (same cause, or too long of duration, 7-15min per set. Then release all the pressure so new oxygenated blood can circulate through your penis) I’ve had non of these issues with the Bathmate. A gauge helps with PSI but it isn’t necessary. Like the other gentleman said if it’s uncomfortable it’s too much or somethings wrong.. I usually pump a little bit of pressure in and just allow it to grow until it stops then pump a little more pressure in allow it to grow until it stops and then when you pump and it doesn’t grow, that’s the limit, sometimes I’ll pump a bit more to give it a stretch then immediately back off until it’s comfortable and (last growth spot that doesn’t hurt)

Also use enough lube. As your penis expands in the tube if not enough lubricant or right lubricant it can cause tugging on the sides of you penises and scrotum as it being sucked into the tube. I use a hybrid lube and vasiline around my base so the tube can spin freely in a circle before I start.

A larger base and correct sizing also limits you testicles being sucked in the tube, which if the tube is not specifically designed for can also be … uncomfortable.

I bought a cheap tube a a sex shop as my first tube. It was oversized because I wanted to fill it. And it was thin and dug in.

A few iterations later, I purchased a Dr. Koplin 9”x2” which was more correctly my size (should have about 1/2”- 1” when you are fully pumped) should have a little to no gap on the sides at the base and little gap at the top. Maybe different if you have a large head/glands to shaft size.

When I filled that I went to a 12”x2.25” and a 12”x2.5 but I find 2.5 is a bit wide.

I then tried the Bathmate hydro X9 which is 9”s plus a gap at the fits me very well.

I measure 8.25-8.5” hard when I pump it’s 9”+ a bit maybe 1/4”
I’m 2.5” wide and don’t really want more girth. I don’t think my wife’s mouth could take 3” wide.

I pump intermittently. I be diligent for a few months then get busy and forget for a few months then get back into etc….

I do find if you take viagra or Cialis it makes the effects last for hours longer. And I think there is some science behind bodybuilders using ED treatment to increase gains, due to increased bloodflow.

Hope it helps as this is just my experience

I have a video of me pumping with the Dr.Koplin. I should post some pics for non members to see

 

[ActionBuddy]

I'm interested in giving it try again, after many, many years of not pumping, now that the quality of available equipment needed has so much advanced.

BUT... I will not sacrifice my pubic hair to pump.
It's a "no-go". A deal breaker.

Can anyone here recommend a cylinder that has a "mouth piece" that will maintain a seal at the base of a natural, unshaven cock?

A/B