VED Rings and hints on using a pump
For nearly thirteen years I have used three/four different makes of rings. In my opinion the ones sold by iMedicare with the SOMAerect pump the best because they are pliable, although they can be a little difficult to take off. They come in 3 sizes: X, Y and Z. It is best to start with Y. I use Y normally which can be rather tight when new. You can soften them by putting them in hot water and stretching them or leave them on the vacuum cylinder for a few hours. I find that as the rings get older they tend to split, so I use two rings, a relatively new one and the split one. Two rings are better than one because they are more comfortable to wear and provide more reliable erections; the training manuals/representatives don’t tell you this. It is really a matter of trial and error.
As far as the pumping process is concerned it is a matter of practice, patience and putting up with some discomfort. Make sure that your pubic area is shaved (my wife's shaver works best for me) for a good vacuum seal and makes removing the rings easy and painless. When you Insert your penis into the cylinder making sure that your testicles are pulled away from the cylinder and start pumping. You will feel that the area around the base of the penis is being sucked in. Ignore this until you feel it is uncomfortable and release the vacuum and repeat. Every time you repeat, the penis is longer and after three or four attempts you will have a full erection. Slip the ring/s off the cylinder which normally releases the vacuum, if not use the vacuum release button to remove the penis from the cylinder. Reading about other men's experiences about other methods of treating ED, using a VED is quite a good option because it is non-invasive with no side effects provided, of course, you have the patience, determination and willing to put up with some discomfort.