So I’m trying to wrap my mind around all the information regarding pumping. I’ve read all the sticky’s and am now trying to consolidate the information.
I understand the value of manual work right before entering the pump. Loosen things up, get the blood in.
I understand the importance of entering erect. Maximize internal pressure before vacuum.
Lube is required to create a seal at the base and reduce friction along the shaft when milking.
Low vac is less damaging than high pressure.
The bit I don’t completely understand is edema prevention.
Root cause of edema: The vacuum pulls fluids into the penis. First to come is blood into the CC and CS. This is because the circulation system is the path of least resistance. This is good. The limiting factor is the flexibility of the tunica. Second to come is fluid between the tunica and the skin. This is not a normal path of movement so likelihood of this occurring increases with time under vacuum or increased vacuum. This is edema and bad.
When you’re conditioned you don’t get edema. So, what prevents the fluid migration between the tunica and the skin? Is it the interaction of packing the cylinder? This means your tunica is flexible enough to expand to the ID of the cylinder relieving the vacuum along the shaft and occluding the path of fluid between the tunica and the skin. Is this correct?
How do condoms or silicone sleeves prevent or reduce edema? Is it because the condom provides some resistance to expansion and, when the tunica expands, occludes the path of fluid between the tunica and skin?
When you move up in cylinder size are you again at risk of edema until you pack the cylinder?
I understand the value of manual work right before entering the pump. Loosen things up, get the blood in.
I understand the importance of entering erect. Maximize internal pressure before vacuum.
Lube is required to create a seal at the base and reduce friction along the shaft when milking.
Low vac is less damaging than high pressure.
The bit I don’t completely understand is edema prevention.
Root cause of edema: The vacuum pulls fluids into the penis. First to come is blood into the CC and CS. This is because the circulation system is the path of least resistance. This is good. The limiting factor is the flexibility of the tunica. Second to come is fluid between the tunica and the skin. This is not a normal path of movement so likelihood of this occurring increases with time under vacuum or increased vacuum. This is edema and bad.
When you’re conditioned you don’t get edema. So, what prevents the fluid migration between the tunica and the skin? Is it the interaction of packing the cylinder? This means your tunica is flexible enough to expand to the ID of the cylinder relieving the vacuum along the shaft and occluding the path of fluid between the tunica and the skin. Is this correct?
How do condoms or silicone sleeves prevent or reduce edema? Is it because the condom provides some resistance to expansion and, when the tunica expands, occludes the path of fluid between the tunica and skin?
When you move up in cylinder size are you again at risk of edema until you pack the cylinder?
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