The Disadvantages of Penis Pumps
Penis pumps are one of the most common ways men use attempting to get a bigger penis. A penis pump is a simple device with a hollow tube in which you can fit your penis. It has a handle which sucks blood into the penis by creating a vacuum. The blood then gets caught in the penis by means of a rubber ring placed around the base of the penis. This ring allows your penis to maintain its erection so that you can have sex without losing the erection.
By pulling more blood to your penis, the pump engorges your penis and makes it appear larger. The sensation can be pleasant at first, but your penis will eventually return to its former size. These pumps are generally used by men who suffer from chronic insulin dependent diabetes or circulatory disorders. Men afflicted with these conditions have such poor blood circulation due to their sugar metabolism that they can’t get enough blood flowing into the area. With the suction created by the pump, the underlying tissues and the skin of the penis are stretched. The rubber ring around the base clamps off the blood flow and consequently traps the blood in the penis, making it look larger and capable of sustaining erection. With the ring firmly in place, men can then have sex with their partners. However, once you take the ring off, the erection goes away.
Penis pumps are useful when the penis is already erect or when you still have not achieved a full erection. The enlargement effect however is not long lasting and will vanish quickly once pumping stops or if you remove the ring that keeps the blood trapped in the penis. Having said all these, penis pumps do not cause your penis to grow; they can only help you achieve fuller and harder erections temporarily.
Although penis pumps give fast but temporary results, many men and their partners do not like the device because the erection it produces is not “normal.” Some penis pump users complain that their penis feels numb or that it changes color and becomes misshapen and cold to the touch. Other couples are uneasy about the interruption of intimacy it brings to lovemaking. Also, some men find that the constriction rubber ring at the base of the penis causes discomfort during ejaculation.
Penis pumps can be dangerous if used improperly. You should be cautious when using one and ensure that it has a reliable pressure gauge and that you follow the instructions closely. Also keep in mind that using the wrong kind of vacuum pump and using it too often can burst blood vessels in the penis, peel skin, cause general pain, and soreness. They also tend to thin out the penis, making it very weak and reducing the duration of erections. They may also deform the penis and make it look “unnatural”. Some men have found out that after using a penis pump for a period of time, the only way they would be able to obtain an erection is with the pump.
Here are the major disadvantages of using penis pumps:
- The results are generally temporary and not permanent since you are simply sucking blood into your penis to make it look bigger for as long as the blood stays trapped in it by the rubber ring around the base. The penis is not actually strengthened nor does it increase in length or girth.
- You run the risk of getting lymph blisters on the glands of your penis (the head of your penis) from the device that you are placing over it.
- You run the risk of temporary impotence as a consequence of forcing blood to your penis for a period of time.
- You run the risk of bleeding from ruptured blood capillaries. Sucking a lot of blood abruptly into your penis can burst some penile blood vessels.
Although penis pumps do work temporarily (usually for about half an hour) this is unsuitable for spontaneous occasions and these devices have been known to leave bruises, scars and in some cases gangrene, causing much pain to the penis. Penis pumps work by placing a tube over your penis and then pumping the air out of the tube. This temporarily swells the penis, but does not increase the blood capacity in the cells of the penis, which is crucial in achieving permanent and lasting size gains.
After learning all of these disadvantages, you need to think twice before you consider using a penis pump to help you sustain an erection!
