Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong?

***Before everyone says “n00bs shouldn’t be pumping” I would just like to clarify that I’ve only done it once and it was out of sheer curiosity as opposed to a full incorporation into my n00b routine(which may or may not come later)***

So I decided to go forth and experience firsthand what all the rage was about. Here is what I did:

1) Setup - followed guidelines established per avocet’s 101 thread.
2) Time - 10 min.
3) Pressure - 5 hg

Results:

Right before the session ended, I marked the cylinder to indicate my size and also noted that from the base to about 2” up, the cylinder was packed. Upon the release of pressure, my penis deflated immediately though there was some post-pump plump to it.

Questions:

1) I measured to the mark and found that it wasn’t any bigger than my normal erect length. Is this odd?

2) Considering that pumps are touted as “cures” for ED, I assumed that once the pressure was released, removing my penis from the cylinder would be similar to taking a sword from it’s sheath. It turned out it was like opening a small gift wrapped in a large box. Was it supposed to deflate as it did?

3) Should I try and maintain a natural erection while pumping or is it all right to just start with one?

4) I tried not to laugh at the thought of my ladyfriend walking in and seeing the Business, red and throbbing, jammed into a cylinder with a brake pump attached to it, lol. Anyone else feel a bit naughty the first time they pumped?

Dude!

Pumping will turn you gay.

1) I measured to the mark and found that it wasn't any bigger than my normal erect length. Is this odd?

Not for your first time.

2) Considering that pumps are touted as “cures” for ED, I assumed that once the pressure was released, removing my penis from the cylinder would be similar to taking a sword from it's sheath. It turned out it was like opening a small gift wrapped in a large box. Was it supposed to deflate as it did?

I think pumping is an adjunct to assist men with ED, I don’t think it’s a cure. Usually they pump it up then put a tight cock ring on to maintain the erection. Or at least that’s my understanding. Avocet8 know a lot more about this than I do. (Also see #3.)

3) Should I try and maintain a natural erection while pumping or is it all right to just start with one?

Try to maintain.

4) I tried not to laugh at the thought of my ladyfriend walking in and seeing the Business, red and throbbing, jammed into a cylinder with a brake pump attached to it, lol. Anyone else feel a bit naughty the first time they pumped?

I pumped years before I learned of PE. I was dating an electric vacuum pump salesman. :) So I got mine for a reduced price. I wasn’t embarrassed to use it in front of him. Sometimes we put in a splitter and let the powerful electric motor work on both of us at the same time.

:rainbow: ‘ru is correct about pumping making you turn to the other side. :rainbow:

At least it worked for me. :D

lol. I see you read my other thread.:D

and thanks for the responses westla. It’s nice having having you pros around to help us paduans.

:confused: What other thread?

;)

Pumping when you have ED is a little different from when you do not. As Westla said, when one has ED, he pumps up to erection level then slides on a cock ring. Or uses the pump as a daily “exercise” to get blood flow going again.

Nothing odd about getting a normal erection size first times out. Pumping, like PE in general, is a long term project. Think many months, or a year or two.

Oh, and… pumping only makes some guys gay. That may have happened to iamaru, but we are not sure yet.

Hey now, just because I painted a mustachio on my tube…

:rolling:

Likewise but for different (non-gay) reasons.

In an attempt to provide a degree of sophistication to the overall pumping atmosphere, I’ve also painted on a monocle and topped my pump with a derby hat.