Vacuum Constriction Devices (VCD) are one of the oldest equipment widely used in Erectile dysfunction. It is commonly known as – impotence pump, erection vacuum pump and many others. All of them work almost the same way. A vacuum constriction device is a pharmacological instrument with a bend that mainly used in artificial erection.
Usually, the VCD is an acrylic cylinder with a pump that can be attached directly to the penis. On the other end of the cylinder have a constriction ring. The cylinder and the pump create vacuum pressure to help erect. The band is used to maintain the erection.
Actually, the pump helps to stimulate the penis and become erect and the band maintains the erection.
What are the side effects of VCD (Vacuum Constriction Devices)?
Before using Vacuum Constriction Devices, one must know – this erection is not same as natural erection. Excessive use of the device can cause purplish in color, cold and numb penis.
– Blue and black mark on a small area of the penis can be left, normally, the mark is painless and gradually resolves within a couple of days.
– The excessive use of the device can cause a slow force of the ejaculation. Usually, the constriction band traps ejaculate(semen) at the time of orgasm and the semen will release once the band is removed. Normally, the entire process does not affect the climax or orgasm.
How it works?
The usability of the device is given below –
– Place the pump, adjust it accordingly and run the device. Usually the devices are running with manual or battery driven.
– No matter whether the device is automated or manual, one must pump out the air from the cylinder and create the vacuum. The vacuum attracts blood and erects the penis.
– Once the penis is erect, the pump slides the retaining band with the help of lubricants.
– Remove the pump after releasing the vacuum.
So after attaching and activating the device, attempting intercourse can be done and the device maintains the erection. The band can be removed safely after up to 30 minutes for successful intercourse.
How Vacuum Constriction Devices (VCD) is beneficial?
A recent research shows, nearly 50-80% of the men are satisfied with the device and its functionalities. The most amazing factor is – it is a more successful treatment than most other erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment methods.
Who can use these?
These Devices are safe and can be used safely still any person having following health problems must avoid –
– Poor blood flow in penis
– Diabetes
– Prostate cancer
– Any surgery for prostate and
– Other mental issues like anxiety and depression.
– congenital bleeding disorder or
– painful erection disorder
– sickle cell anemia
– leukemia and other blood related problems
