Do Penis Pumps Work?
A look into the science of manual junk inflation.
The original steam-powered penile expansion tube.
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Penis Enlargement pumps have long been… blah blah blah, you don’t really need an intro do you? Let’s get into it.
(If you want a rundown of the theory behind pumps, click here) You want to know if penis enlargement pumps actually work, yes? There are a couple ways this can be addressed, and in this article, we’ll look at both. 1: Whether they work for penis enlargement 2: Whether they work for treating ED/erection problems |
Like anything, the best way to settle a hotly debated topic like this is to review the science.
That said, the science is limited. When it comes to something as risky as penis enlargement, most researchers aren’t exactly pining for the opportunity to be known as the guy that caused limp dick in 25 out of 40 subjects.
Lucky for us, some brave souls have put other men’s penises on the line, for science!
That said, the science is limited. When it comes to something as risky as penis enlargement, most researchers aren’t exactly pining for the opportunity to be known as the guy that caused limp dick in 25 out of 40 subjects.
Lucky for us, some brave souls have put other men’s penises on the line, for science!
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Does Pumping Increase Penis Size?
No. Well, ok, maybe a little. One study, published in the British Journal of Urology (oh Brits, you’ll make journals about anything) set out to determine the long term size enhancing effect of penis vacuum pumps (1). Using the pumps for 20 minutes 3 times per week resulted in, well, nothing. Ok, ok, to be fair, there was a statistically insignificant average increase of .3 centimeters (about 1/8th of an inch), which is science speak for “no increase.” |
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Another study set out to determine whether habitual pumping could correct Peyronie’s Disease (bent dick syndrome). Though for some subjects pumping regimens did result in minor corrections of the deformities (er..uh…elliptical curvatures) no permanent increases in size were noted. Not unless you consider .2-.5 centimeters an increase in size anyway (2).
An article in Time Magazine also cites some studies in which pumping for 6 months resulted in no size gains (though the citations were not listed, and may be the same studies we’ve listed above). But hey, if the good people at Time feel confident in discrediting the practice, that’s nothing to sneeze at.
But what about the immediate effects? It’s pretty uncontroversial to say that pumping reliably results in drastic real-time enlargement. That is, your dick will noticeably increase in size while pumping, and for some time after. But in all controlled studies, (and even in all reliable testimonials online) the effect is always temporary, lasting no more than a couple hours at most.
If you came here hoping to find out if pumps can beef up your beef, your journey ends here. There is no evidence that pumping can increase penis size long term.
But there’s still hope! There are some methods that can add inches to your little womb raider. Check out our Caliber article for penis enlargement methods that work.
An article in Time Magazine also cites some studies in which pumping for 6 months resulted in no size gains (though the citations were not listed, and may be the same studies we’ve listed above). But hey, if the good people at Time feel confident in discrediting the practice, that’s nothing to sneeze at.
But what about the immediate effects? It’s pretty uncontroversial to say that pumping reliably results in drastic real-time enlargement. That is, your dick will noticeably increase in size while pumping, and for some time after. But in all controlled studies, (and even in all reliable testimonials online) the effect is always temporary, lasting no more than a couple hours at most.
If you came here hoping to find out if pumps can beef up your beef, your journey ends here. There is no evidence that pumping can increase penis size long term.
But there’s still hope! There are some methods that can add inches to your little womb raider. Check out our Caliber article for penis enlargement methods that work.
Can pumps be used to treat ED and/or improve erections?
The science concerning this question is much more promising. Not definitive. But promising. Pumps have long been utilized by medical professionals to treat erectile dysfunction. Some pumps are even covered by medicare.
Though this alone doesn’t prove much, the fact that these devices are utilized in mainstream medicine is a promising sign. Pumps (or “vacuum devices”) are even endorsed by Mayo Clinic and WebMD as a potentially effective remedy for ED in some cases.
One study showed that 90% of men with ED were able to achieve an erection suitable for coitus by pumping (3). Though these hard-ons, like the increases in size, were temporary, even requiring the medical version of a cock ring. The study showed that pumps can reliably be used to “achieve erections” in ED sufferers, but these finding are probably not of much to use to men who have no desire to whip out their cock-jump-starter every time they want to get it on. Viagra has been shown to be just as effective, and much less awkward.
Another study re-affirmed these findings (sporting a 95% success rate for inducing erections). In addition, the findings included a 60% long-term success rate, meaning men saw improvements in their ability to achieve erections without needing to whip out a pump every time they wanted to get freaky (4).
The great irony to these findings is that both ED and lowered erection quality are both potential side effects of penis pumping, and they’re not the only ones. If you haven’t noticed, dicks are fragile, and the dangers involved in this practice (especially if not conducted under medical supervision) probably outweigh the benefits. Bruises, blisters, ED, disfigurement, bent-dick-itis, are just a few of the many known side effects of vigorous pumping.
The science concerning this question is much more promising. Not definitive. But promising. Pumps have long been utilized by medical professionals to treat erectile dysfunction. Some pumps are even covered by medicare.
Though this alone doesn’t prove much, the fact that these devices are utilized in mainstream medicine is a promising sign. Pumps (or “vacuum devices”) are even endorsed by Mayo Clinic and WebMD as a potentially effective remedy for ED in some cases.
One study showed that 90% of men with ED were able to achieve an erection suitable for coitus by pumping (3). Though these hard-ons, like the increases in size, were temporary, even requiring the medical version of a cock ring. The study showed that pumps can reliably be used to “achieve erections” in ED sufferers, but these finding are probably not of much to use to men who have no desire to whip out their cock-jump-starter every time they want to get it on. Viagra has been shown to be just as effective, and much less awkward.
Another study re-affirmed these findings (sporting a 95% success rate for inducing erections). In addition, the findings included a 60% long-term success rate, meaning men saw improvements in their ability to achieve erections without needing to whip out a pump every time they wanted to get freaky (4).
The great irony to these findings is that both ED and lowered erection quality are both potential side effects of penis pumping, and they’re not the only ones. If you haven’t noticed, dicks are fragile, and the dangers involved in this practice (especially if not conducted under medical supervision) probably outweigh the benefits. Bruises, blisters, ED, disfigurement, bent-dick-itis, are just a few of the many known side effects of vigorous pumping.
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For all these reason, we do not recommend using penis pumps. The science is too thin, and the dangers are too severe. That and there are too many ways to achieve vein busting hard-ons safely, to justify doing to your dick what the atmosphere of mars did to Arnold in Total Recall. Keep an eye out for our upcoming article that will cover methods for achieving uncomfortably hard erections.
Overall, pumps can reliably be used to see immediate, short term results in both size and erection quality. As far as long term results go, they are useless for the former and though possibly helpful for the latter, probably not worth the risks involved. Questions? Comments? Feedback? Suggestions? Leave a comment below. We reply. |
..and this is your penis in a vacuum.
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