A Handy-Dandy Guide to Penis Pumps: For Men

Do you own a pump?

	Yes
	No

Poll results

If no ...

15%	I don't own a penis pump and I'm not interested in buying one. (15)
15%	I don't own a penis pump, but I am interested in buying one. (15)

Total voted: 100

Poll results

If yes ...

15%	I own one penis pump and that's enough for me. (15)
15%	I own one penis pump, but I'm thinking about getting some attachments. (15)
15%	I own more than one penis pump. (15)

Total voted: 100

Poll results

If you answered yes ...

Of the following reasons for pumping, which is the primary factor for why YOU pump?

15%	Pleasure/Masturbation (15)
15%	Erectile Dysfunction (15)
15%	Short-term male enhancement - You do not have ED but want firmer erections. (15)
15%	Long-term male enhancement (15)

Total voted: 100

Telescoping travel pump™

Penis pump by California Exotic

Rating by author:

Our Price: $23.99

Telescoping travel pump details

This was the least expensive pump I tested for this guide; but curiously enough, it did a nice enough job fulfilling the expectations laid out on its package. And that's really important in this age of hype. Besides, I think it's only fair to judge a product against the claims made by the manufacturer.

This is about as basic a unit as you can get. The bulb pump mechanism attaches directly to the telescoping cylinder. There is no hose and no sophisticated couplings. The release valve is prominent and easy to find. It's located immediately under the bulb as it attaches to the chamber. This pump comes equipped with a nice squishy jelly-like donut insert. The unit is also very discreet. When folded, the cylinder is only four inches long.

What I like about this pump:

• I liked hygienic donut sleeve. It was too snug on my dick, but I liked the texture a lot.
• I really liked the way the device disassembles for easy cleaning.
• The pump bulb was sturdy enough to get a good vacuum going.

What I didn't like about this pump:

• I had to already have a hardon in order to try and shimmy my dick through the very tight donut. This kind of defeats the first and primary purpose of a pump; to facilitate an erection.
• If I got the least amount of lube on the bulb-to-cylinder connection, it rendered the connection useless. The bulb pump mechanism would slip off and dislocate from the cylinder; this was pretty frustrating. I had to make sure I kept that area lube free.
• The user must make sure the telescoping cylinder isn't locked in the extended position because the vacuum can suddenly collapse the cylinder and injure a guy's dick.
• This is not built to last. It's more of a novelty than a serious pumping system, but then again, it's also under $25.