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This is mostly for the those new to pumping, who have so many
questions. Since I've been at this for almost 30 years, I've
picked up a tip or two along the way. In this article, I thought
I'd pass along some of what I think I know to those who are
looking for help.
FIRST-
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUMP?
In
this process, you place a sealed container or cylinder over your
pump area, and then the pumping process removes part of the air
inside the pumping cylinder, creating a Partial Vacuum.
This creates a difference between the cylinder pressure and the
ambient or surrounding pressures on the rest of your body. The
area outside the cylinder is under normal air pressure, which is
just under 15 pounds per square inch at sea level. The area
inside the cylinder will be less, depending on the level of
vacuum. Blood and body fluids in your system are at the normal
pressure, so they push toward and try to expand into the low
pressure area inside your cylinder, around your penis and/or
testicles. However, those areas in your genitalia are not open
chambers like balloons, they are tissue. Fluids enter and leave
tissue slowly. In pumping, the primary enlargement is not
accomplished with blood as it is in an erection; it comes from
the increase of clear fluids in the fine tissues. This fluid is
slowly drawn from the blood as it passes, and through the
lymphatic system just beneath the skin. This process can't be
rushed without creating injury, so patience is a fundamental
requirement of safe pumping,
The
enlargement of pumping is almost all temporary in nature. When
you remove the cylinder, these tissues are now stretched and
over extended creating a higher pressure inside them than
normal, and thus the process reverses- with blood and fluids
returning to the normal levels. This process takes from 18-48
hours. The potential for any lasting enlargement comes from the
stretching of these tissues, so that in the return process they
are not quite as small as they were before, and to some degree
from the cell replacement and healing processes, similar but not
comparable to what occurs in muscle from weightlifting.
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CAUTIONS
There
are many ways you can injure yourself pumping, some minor, some
not. Here's a rundown on the more common risks and kinds of
injury.
If
you apply Excess Vacuum trying to speed the process,
damage to the tissues is automatic. The damage can be as simple
as the hickey we have all experienced, but it can also do
serious damage resulting in permanent injury. A hickey is small,
and only skin deep- but it's actually a haemorrhage (a rupture
and internal bleeding) of the capillary vessels in the skin. In
pumping, we are dealing with a much larger area, and doing so in
such a way that the pressure differential affects deep internal
tissues and larger blood vessels that a hickey can't reach. The
longer the excess vacuum level lasts and/or the greater
the pressure differential, the greater the damage. Once tissue
is damaged, reducing the vac level does not end the
haemorrhaging, it only slows it- healing can't begin until
pressures normalize.
The
best results are achieved with low pressures and patience
anyway, so excess vacuum should always be avoided. What is
excess? Because different people have different elasticity and
toughness in their tissue, the maximum safe level varies some.
Obviously, tissue damage of any kind is an indication of excess.
So is pain, bruising, purple colour or irregular redness.
Most
pumpers find that they begin to show skin level damage around
5" of vacuum and above. Vacuum levels are expressed in
inches of mercury on most gauges, with a total vacuum being
29.5". One PSI of vacuum is about 2" of mercury, so a
vac level of 5" is the same as a 2-1/2 PSI pressure
differential. How much is that? It's not difficult to create a
15" vacuum just with oral suction- so it's very easy to
damage yourself without trying hard!
Too
Much Heat causes another type of injury. If you pump wet (filling the cylinder
partly with warm water to make tissue relax) and the water is
too warm, another type of injury is likely to occur- blisters on
the "head" of the penis where the skin is especially
tender. The water does not have to "feel like it's
burning you" to cause this! While pumping, you are
already adding pressure beneath the skin, pushing it out. Skin
becomes weaker when wet, and weaker still when it's temperature
rises. Combine these and that excess can turn the entire penis
head into one big blister- a nasty experience you don't want to
go through! Use a water temperature that is warm to the touch,
just a degree or two above body temp. Most importantly, pay
attention- watch what's going on! After you have learned your
capacity, you will know what you can and cannot do.
If
you Restrict Circulation of your blood through the pump
area, cell death and nerve damage can occur. Ways in which you
may cause this include using any kind of a ridged constraint
(cock-ring, for example) while pumping, particularly inside the
pump. It can also be done to a lesser degree by having a narrow
edge at the seal point, which can create enough pressure on your
pubic area that it reduces blood flow through the skin and
underlying tissues. Last, by keeping the pump in place for long
periods of time at strong vacuum, you reduce the oxygen delivery
to some tissues, and this can result in a loss of sensitivity
and nerve function.
Solutions-
Never restrict the blood flow, it's what allows the enlargement
to take place by delivering the fluids needed. Use a wide, soft
seal on the pump that will distribute the seal pressure over a
larger area. Pump a while, then remove the pump, massage the
area, give it a break- then begin again. This produces better
results than continuous pumping anyway due to improving the
circulation.
One
other note: If you look at the extreme photo groups and think
you want to do it, be very sceptical and very cautious. Many of
the photos on line are fakes. Of those that aren't, it's often
obvious that they have damaged themselves significantly in the
process. If you want your genitalia to still be functional and
attractive next year- avoid the extremes!
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EQUIPMENT:
You
can buy a wide variety of equipment- some good, some not so
good. You can also make your own. That process can be simple and
inexpensive, or as complex as you like. Let's start with a brief
review of the commercial cylinders. Almost all are made of some
kind of plastic- usually acrylic tubing. Quality cylinders are
made from cast material. Cheap ones may be made of extruded
stock, which is much cheaper. It does not stand up, don't waste
you money on an extruded plastic cylinder.
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COMMERCIAL
CYLINDERS and PUMPS:
A
"single stage" cylinder is a straight piece of tube
with a cap on one end and an open end on the other- hopefully
with a soft seal ring. The tube has a fitting for a hose. It may
be plain, perhaps having a push-on extension and a little
shut-off valve, or it may have quick-disconnect couplings with a
built in check valve. A single stage is usually used for pumping
the penis only, and the size is typically from 1-1/2" to
2-1/2", with various lengths available.
A
"two-stage" tube has the same features, but is used
for pumping the penis and balls together. It uses a smaller
piece of tube for the entrance, then a larger one for the main
body. Why? Two reasons. If you pump to a large size, you need
more than 4" diameter inside the body- possibly as much as
6"! But a 4" is about all you can use on the seal end.
You can't get a 5 or 6" straight tube in your crotch
comfortably, let alone get it to seal. Worse, when you pump with
a large opening against the body, the pubic mound engorges along
with everything else. When the cylinder is removed, the genitals
are part of a large bulge and don't hang or swing free as they
do normally. So the main reason for the use of a two stage is to
gain comfort and seal reliability while reducing the pubic
bulge. The downside of two-stage cylinders are these: When you
are pumped larger than the first stage or neck size, you have to
pump yourself out of the tube with pressure instead of vacuum.
To an extent, that limits the advantage by reversing the
process. Next, it usually makes a less durable device because it
has more joints in the plastic.
A third type of device is like a clam shell- two pieces that
separate. They are irregular in shape rather than cylindrical.
These are either cast in a mold from liquid acrylic resins or
are vacuum formed. They have a lengthwise seam that needs a
seal. The "Monster-tube" is of this type. What's good
about this approach is that the tube can have a small neck with
a very large body, which you open to get out of, as opposed to
pumping back. The disadvantages are that more sealing surfaces
make leakage a bigger problem, and the devices tend to be
substantially more costly.
Commercial
cylinders start at about $40, run to $300. Good acrylic
two-stage cylinders are available in the $90-$150 range.
Specialty cylinders like the PumpToys 3-stage run a little more
but are much easier to use. To find sources for various cylinder
types.
The
term "Pump" actually refers to the mechanical device
used to create the vacuum. Many hand pumps look similar to small
bicycle pumps and work the same way, except their valves are
reversed. There are numerous electric pumps on the market as
well. However, the level of vacuum needed to injure yourself is
quite low, you can easily do it with oral suction.... your own
lung power. So, fancy things aren't needed; high power or volume
isn't needed. One of the least expensive and easiest vacuum
pumps to find is the Mity-vac, a device with a squeeze handle
and a gauge, made of plastic. It's designed as a vacuum system
testing tool and brake bleeding tool for auto mechanics. It
works very well, and costs $30 at most automotive stores. It's
also available in a hard-to-find (but more durable) model made
of aluminium, called the Silver-line Mity-vac, usually costing
$60-70. The Mity-vac holds the vacuum each time you pump it, and
has a release valve built in, so it can connect directly to a
plain cylinder without any other type of shut-off.
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HOME-MADE
EQUIPMENT: THE STJ- and other hints
The
simplest pumping device is the STJ, or Sun Tea Jar. This is a
glass gallon jar with a wide mouth, sold virtually everywhere in
the spring and summer for $3-4. Wal-mart, K-mart, hardware
stores all carry them. This jar can be converted into a
combination cylinder quite easily.
Complete
information
on making an STJ cylinder is in our library.
Simple
pump cylinders have been made from everything that has the
required shape- Plastic drinking glasses, bottles, pitchers,
canister jars and so on. Most of these are chosen because they
are a pre-formed container, leaving the maker to construct a vac
opening and a sealing method. Most home-built projects take a
fair amount of time, and don't produce a reliable or durable
product. However, should you wish to build your own- the STJ
information link above will give you a good base of information
to work with.
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SOME
TIPS AND TRICKS IN GENERAL
If
you have never pumped before, you may see substantial distortion
of the penis as the swelling goes down- which may scare the hell
out of you. Not to worry, it's very temporary; you will look
normal tomorrow...
If
you have extra tender skin, you may have trouble with blisters
popping up easily even when pressure and temperature are right.
One solution is to make a protective cap for the penis head from
a small balloon, like a 7-9" round size. Blow it up once to
stretch it, then deflate and cut it off smoothly where the neck
and body meet. Fold the balloon lengthwise, and clip about
1/16" off the tip to vent it. Stretch the large opening out
and pull it over the penis head, letting the edges roll in
behind the ridge. You want that opening to be just tight enough
to hold the bulb in place. If it's too tight, trim it further-
too loose, cut another one. This gives that tender skin extra
support, compressing it against the internal pressure. It may
take a little practice to learn just where to cut the balloon to
get it to stay in place without being too tight at the neck.
They don't last too long, but they're cheap.
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REASONS
YOUR SEAL AREA LEAKS:
The term "seal" refers to the integrity
or air tightness of the cylinder to the body, OR to a separate
seal device, either homemade or a soft plastic ring which makes
that joint close better, such as Pumptoys' Precision Seals.
(1)
You haven't shaved, you are trying to seal over hair.
(2) There is a foreign object between the cylinder and your body
or seal- most likely a hair as well.
(3) Your seal is damaged, having a scrape, hole or cut in it.
(4) The rim of your cylinder is damaged.
(5) The seal can't stay in place on the cylinder due to poor
fit, deterioration or vacuum level.
(6) You aren't using any lubricant around the seal area, and
skin friction is pulling the seal in.
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ABOUT
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubricants
are used to reduce skin friction and increase seal reliability.
A variety of products are used, by personal preference. As a
rule, avoid lubricants that are petroleum-based, such as
Vaseline, as they will damage acrylic tubes over time. They will
also damage plastic seal materials in a fairly short time.
Pumptoys Creme Lubricant
is designed specifically as a pumping lube, and is highly
recommended. However, even vegetable oil is widely used, as are
aloevera and vitamin-E lotions. Just be sure the contents do not
include petroleum or mineral base oils.
By
cleaning your cylinder and equipment after each use, you can
remove any lubricant that might be harmful, and you sanitize it
to prevent bacterial problems. Clean your vacuum hose and pump
inside- especially if you use oral suction; as this hose can
develop a scum-like lining that becomes a breeding ground.
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WHY
CAN'T I GET AS BIG? WHY DON'T I SEE PERMANENT GAIN?
Size
is relative to lots of things. Some people just have more
elasticity than others and will pump larger. Some will pump
quicker than others. If you pump regularly over a period of
time, you will see both size and speed of enlargement improve
dramatically, because you have conditioned the tissue to do
that. Avoid competing, and avoid excess- work with what your
body wants to do.
Is
there a way to permanently enlarge? Yes and no. Permanent penis
enlargement is not common in significant degrees, but does
happen. Permanent testicle enlargement and scrotal enlargement
usually happens with regular pumpers, and much of that seems to
be retained if they quit pumping altogether. But, without
exception- permanent gain is the result of a planned regimen
performed faithfully over a period of time, and it is usually
accomplished with a combination of objective pumping and special
exercises. Watch the library for articles written by successful
permanent-gainers.
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WHAT
ARE LOW-HANGERS?
The
term refers to a long scrotal sack and low-hanging balls. One
method of building low-hangers is to combine bulk pumping (using
a large capacity cylinder like the ASTJ), and stretch pumping
(with a special objective cylinder like the LongJohnny) and
alternating between pump schedules and weight or tension use.
Bulk pumping always uses large diameter cylinders. Stretch
pumping uses a medium-large single stage that is sized to do
some enlarging, then pull the testicles (and penis) down.
Pumptoys Long-Johnny is specifically designed for that purpose.
The bulk pumping stretches the softer tissues, enlarging the
scrotal sack; the stretch pumping works on the ligaments and
suspensory tissues that hold the testicles.
About
alternating pumping and tension sessions: After the main swell
of pumping has reduced, there is a period where you have a loose
and long scrotum. If this is prevented from receding by weights
or tension devices, the regenerative process that is always
going on inside us tends to rebuild your body more to the new
configuration. One other note on this objective is temperature
maintenance. Cold makes your scrotum and testicles recede.
Keeping them warm, especially while stretching helps
substantially. For example, a wool sock foot worn over the
scrotum retains body heat, while weights (worn over the sock for
comfort) maintain and encourage stretch.
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A
FINAL NOTE:
Achieving
growth or change of any kind on a permanent basis requires a
good system, and adherance to a regimen or schedule in using it.
Pumping is part of the process you are using to promote the
change- but nothing permanent happens from occasional efforts,
except damage if you are careless. Of course, most of us find
that it feels really good, and like the looks- even when they
are temporary. Besides, it's hard to pack a set of 15"
balls into your everyday clothes!
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