| This is the simplest, non-surgical drug-free method of producing a
quality erection. The external vacuum device was invented by
Geddings Osbon in the early 1960’s to solve his own Erectile
Dysfunction problem. He created the ErecAid® System, based on
vacuum pressure and tension rings, to produce and maintain a naturally
engorged erection every time one was needed. |
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The vacuum system consists of a clear plastic cylinder, a manual pump
or battery pump, and a special tension ring. The user loads a tension
ring around the open end of the cylinder, then inserts his penis into
that end. Holding the device firmly against the body to form an
air-tight seal, he uses the pump to remove air from inside the cylinder.
This creates a partial vacuum around the penis, causing the body’s
blood to enter the corpora cavernosa. This engorges the penis in a
similar manner to a natural erection.
To maintain the erection, it is necessary to reduce the outflow of blood
from the penis. Therefore, while the penis is still under vacuum
pressure, the tension ring is pushed off the cylinder on to the base of
the penis. Once the vacuum is released by the patient, the cylinder and pump can be removed and laid aside. The user can maintain an
erection for up to 30 minutes, wearing only the tension ring. This
procedure takes two minutes or less and is used whenever an erection
is needed.
The ErecAid System has been effective for over 90% of couples who
have used it. Patients who have had their prostate removed use it
successfully. Men who have had penile implants and later removed
can use this system successfully, as well as men with blood vessel
blockages and venous leaks. Psychological patients are successful with
it as well as men with diabetes.
Endocare Inc., the manufacturer of the ErecAid System, has polled
over 200,000 couples to determine the effectiveness of the product.
When questioned about the 6-month period just prior to acquiring
the vacuum system, 76% of couples reported that they had no sexual
intercourse or very irregular sexual activity. After using the system for
ninety days, 80% said they were having sexual intercourse at least
twice a month. Initially, it takes practice to learn how to use the
system. Forty-two percent of patients learn how to use it in a day and
90% master the technique in two weeks. Sixty-nine percent can create
an erection suitable for intercourse within two minutes.
An unexpected statistic, which emerged from the survey, pertained to
the occasional restoration of natural erections.
The most significant advantage of the ErecAid system is that it works
without requiring foreign drugs, surgery or a healing period. It is
non-invasive, is used on the body (not in the body), and can stay in
a dresser drawer or on a shelf when not in use.
Another important advantage is cost. The ErecAid System, at $450 - $761, has the lowest cost of any treatment option. Most other Erectile Dysfunction treatments are far more expensive. The majorcomponents of ErecAid System have lifetime guarantees and medical insurance coverage is available in many cases.
A significant advantage for both partners is that the erections are of
high quality, lasting longer than natural ones and they do not usually
disappear after orgasm. Also, once the erection technique has been
learned, the patient can achieve reliable, consistent erections each
time. The erection disappears when the tension ring is removed. It
is recommended that the ring be removed within 30 minutes.
With some patients, minor side effects can occur such as petechiae
(pinpoint-size red dots caused by negative pressure applied too quickly)
and ecchymosis (bruising caused by prolonged vacuum pressure).
Neither condition is painful or serious and does not need treatment.
These conditions stop occurring after a few uses with the system.
A final side effect is a temperature drop of 1-2° in the penis, which
is caused by the tension ring. No major injuries have ever been
reported by users of the ErecAid System.
This device may
not be an
appropriate
treatment for
men who have
sickle cell
anemia or a
history of
spontaneous
priapisms.
Men on blood thinners like coumadin may safely use the device by
pumping more slowly. Proper use of it requires minimal manual
dexterity and hand strength. |
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