Pumping Question

[sizeking87]

Got a great pump from Thickwall cylinders, and had some success with it, but haven't been great at staying consistently disciplined.

Main reason is: I'm under the impression that to properly pump, you need to be aroused... so I've only pumped when I commit to sitting down with porn and masturbating, always cumming at the end of the pump session.

However, quarantine depression has flat-lined my libido. It's literally in a coma; I've jacked off (halfheartedly) like twice in a month. So, obviously, no pumping either.

Question is: can one effectively pump when not at all aroused? I mean, I know its physically possible to pump a softy up to a tube-packing mass, but is that healthy?
If I can pump that way, with no pressure to get erect or get off, it'll be a lot easier to reinstate it as a daily habit...

 

[3539531]

Don’t know where you get your info - but it’s bad info. I never go in boned ......that happens with the vacuum. Libido issue can be lots of things - brain is biggest sex organ

 

[John_S]

I guess it depends on what one means by "properly pump". What do you want to get out of it? Myself, I pump sometimes for fun like you describe but most other times I do it to keep the gains I've made and to maintain good circulation. The only pressure you have is what you put on yourself.

 

[Stratavos]

going in erect isn't a requirement. it helps for mental association, but it isn't needed.

 

[engineer805]

Agree with others ... physiologically, engorged is engorged - regardless of whether it's internal from arousal or external from vacuum. I agree you were fed some bogus information. If you're hoping for permanent gains, regularity and patience is key. In 30 years of fairly regular pumping, I've permanently gained 3" in length and over 2" in girth.

 

[cockydude2018]

I have said this so many times here... stop with all the rules, vacuum numbers, time in/time out, expectations, etc. Lube up, pump up a little, maybe a little more, then go about your regular routine with cylinder on cock. You can stay in the tube for a long time at low vacuum.

Just enjoy your time pumping. And realize that anxiety/depression are common right now. I get to the point where I NEED to get off, and it becomes a mechanical act just because.

 

[pdxjoe]

As others have said being aroused is not required to pump as you will become engorged when in the tube while using low pressure. Gains will come over time with daily sessions and a day or two break each week to heal and grow. Do not pressure yourself to become erect and get off, just relax and enjoy your pump session. Best of luck in your quest.

 

[Isbjorn]

Of the reasons I pump. Is that it helps my arousal long term. It give me more of a semi all the time instead of a swimming pool dick. I pump if I'm not horny to get back in the groove. Not the other way around.
I've never heard off what you are speaking of.
I pump then get on to tasks around the house with my tube on.

 

[palmer]

When I started I went with the advice posted on the bathmate box of starting with a semi and pumping from there.
Over time I would do pulls while pumped, rest and then repump a bit harder.
Do I look at porn to get a semi? Absolutely.

And my libido has dropped too and jacking it isn't as fun as it used to be. So we're in the same boat.