Advice on Penis pumps

Posted by graybeard46 @graybeard46, Jan 5 8:37am

I am 4 months post prostate surgery and soon to start radiation since some cancer still evident. The mental stress of cancer is bad enough but not having sex with my wife adds greatly to my getting down . I bought a pump from menmd a month ago but not able to get rigid enough for sex and the rubber tension ring is semi painful and makes any amount of of pleasure difficult. I’m tempted to try injections but with radiation and hormone treatments which kill my testosterone, maybe I should be more patient?

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spino | @spino | 6 days ago

In reply to @kenpelan "Lots of discussion re penis pumps. Can someone recommend a specific brand? Or are they all..." + (show)

So far I've bought three--all under $35, and they all work. One was less than half the price and it's manual. The other two are rechargeable electric. The one I've used the most has small buttons and they've worn out, but it still works. The second one has better buttons and a "pattern" setting and I like that because it's less work to do a muscle therapy session. The third one, which I just tried yesterday, is manual. Surprisingly to me, I like having finer control over the pressure. It's also very simple. So they all work and I've spent less on all three than one prescription of trimix or three of sildenafil.
Note that I only use the vacuum erection device for conditioning the smooth muscle tissue, since I do not have spontaneous erections, I assume due to nerve damage. At least I have continence :-). My urologist did not mention the use of a VED/"penis pump" for this purpose and I wish he had since the PED5 inhibitors (meds) did not work and caused side effects for the first 18 months. I can tolerate the side effects now and I think the penile rehab with a VED was significant (and still is) in getting me this far, although I can't say that I like it. I don't like working out in the gym either :-).

florida11 | @florida11 | 6 days ago

In reply to @phl6953 "Hello, Florida11! Seeing your question about the vacuum pump, I want to ask you for advice...." + (show)

Hi. I think I paid $350 or $400. If you go on the website from my prior post, you can see the product and cost options and call or email the company to help you with shipping,

kenpelan | @kenpelan | Jan 7 5:53pm

In reply to @j5225 "I've found they differ. First I tried the Morpheus from the Urology Health Store which was..." + (show)

Thanks for taking the time to write this reply.

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bkizer | @bkizer | Jan 7 5:10pm

In reply to @jeffmarc "Where did you buy it? What is it called/brand name?" + (show)

(Amazon) it’s called Electric Penis Enlarge Pump with 4 Suction Intensities Adorime Rechargeable Automatic High Volume

peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jan 7 3:44pm

In reply to @kenpelan "Lots of discussion re penis pumps. Can someone recommend a specific brand? Or are they all..." + (show)

I'm going to look up this stuff when I get home from work, so I don't get hassled by HR.

j5225 | @j5225 | Jan 7 1:56pm

In reply to @kenpelan "Lots of discussion re penis pumps. Can someone recommend a specific brand? Or are they all..." + (show)

I've found they differ.

First I tried the Morpheus from the Urology Health Store which was a total waste of money. There are several disclaimers in the manual that say things like if you press the buttons too hard you can invalidate the warranty.
The store was unable to tell me what the included lube which caused me a lot of irritation contained and also has a strict no refund policy. I would avoid both them and any of the devices they sell.

After that I went to the local smut store and after talking to the clerk a bit bought one there named Pumped by Shots, for about a quarter the price that works. It was amusing because the clerk was ~40+ years younger than me and talked to me in that slow patient way younger people sometimes do because they think you're really old.
I have since bought a third device called a Hydromax that uses water not air which is much better but has the downside of needing to be used in the bath. The advantage though is that it does not hurt. For me the air based pumps cause discomfort then pain after 10-15 minutes or so.

My experience with all the pumps I've tried is that they cause some engorgement but not an erection.
Trying any constriction device after pumping to maintain the engorgement I find extremely painful and I've stopped trying them.
I had the robotic nerve sparing surgery ~9 months ago and since have had zero problems with incontinence,
no erections, no desire for sex, and no orgasm because I just can't be bothered.

graybeard46 | @graybeard46 | Jan 7 11:17am

In reply to @bkizer "My pump was only about $30 it’s electric and has 4 intensities. It has been working..." + (show)

I’m amazed a $30 pump works so well , I’m jealous, I was warned not to get a cheap one but happy for you , got my first hormone shot yesterday so out shopping for a small bra and a magnifying glass to find my Johnson which I’m told will shrink, so sounds like I won’t feel like a real man again for a long time

jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | Jan 7 10:55am

In reply to @bkizer "My pump was only about $30 it’s electric and has 4 intensities. It has been working..." + (show)

Where did you buy it? What is it called/brand name?

bkizer | @bkizer | Jan 7 8:34am

In reply to @phl6953 "Hello, Greybeard! Seeing your question about the vacuum pump, I want to ask you for advice...." + (show)

My pump was only about $30 it’s electric and has 4 intensities. It has been working great for me. My only problem I have is I go limp lying down so we work it out standing up or at least I’m standing. Believe me when I say my anxiety is gone and I feel like a man again. Good luck friend