Let’s talk about penis pumps, we hear so much about Viagra and Cialis but very little about these handy devices. Penis pumps are also known as vacuum erection devices and vacuum constriction devices. It is a non-evasive treatment that can be used on its own, with oral medications (like some that I have just mentioned) or with ED treatment like extracavernous injections or intraurethral therapy.  A vacuum pump is used to create an erection mechanically, in other words they draw in blood to the penis to make it hard. This is done by pushing blood into the penis using a vacuum seal (a cylinder that goes over the penis). The blood starts to flow back out once the seal is broken and a rubber ring is rolled onto the base of the penis after the vacuum-induced erection has occurred. This prevents most of the blood escaping when you remove the vacuum pump. The ring can be used for up to 30 minutes.
So why are penis-pumps useful?
They are super easy to use
They may help after procedures; prostate surgery or radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
They are not invasive.
They are not expensive.
They can be used with other treatment methods (like therapy or medication)
 If you can’t /don’t want to take medication they are useful instead.

It is so important to know that there are so many ways in which ED and Peyronie’s can be assisted and are not limited to medication. There are side-effects too, such as numbness or coldness of the penis, pain or bruising and a feeling of trapped seman. Have a chat with your doctor, urologist or sexual health advisor for more information.