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Penile injections vs vacuum erection device

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Posted 08 Mar 2026 at 15:01

Hi all,

Just need some advice from those that have used both the vacuum erection devices and penile injections.

I have just started using the pump (Somaerect).

Using it well for rehab but struggling to get it to work for sex as can't retain erection long enough. Suspect i may not be using it right. 

Anyway i have an appointment with urology nurse for penile injection in a couple of weeks.

But just wanted to know from other people's experiences which they prefer and why?

Thank you

User
Posted 09 Mar 2026 at 21:34

Bilmant, imo you need both, the pump to keep the penis healthy and the injections to achieve a better swelling. I did get some useful swelling using the pump. I wasted years messing about with muse and tablets. Get the injections it will help physically and mentally. 

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 09 Mar 2026 at 22:29
Definitely get the injections!

I only managed to use the pump for actual sex once, the rings had to be really tight to maintain a useable erection.

Other folks do have great success with the pump but I found it very intrusive and barbaric, the injections by comparison were great.

User
Posted 10 Mar 2026 at 07:31

I agree.. I only used the pump for physio, but it's well worth going for injections. They worked really well and gave me a much needed boost.

Good luck, 

Kev. 

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User
Posted 09 Mar 2026 at 21:34

Bilmant, imo you need both, the pump to keep the penis healthy and the injections to achieve a better swelling. I did get some useful swelling using the pump. I wasted years messing about with muse and tablets. Get the injections it will help physically and mentally. 

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 09 Mar 2026 at 22:29
Definitely get the injections!

I only managed to use the pump for actual sex once, the rings had to be really tight to maintain a useable erection.

Other folks do have great success with the pump but I found it very intrusive and barbaric, the injections by comparison were great.

User
Posted 10 Mar 2026 at 07:31

I agree.. I only used the pump for physio, but it's well worth going for injections. They worked really well and gave me a much needed boost.

Good luck, 

Kev. 

 
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