What's Penis Pump

Walking back from lunch last Friday I overheard an interesting conversation. Two ordinary-looking men, sandwiches in hand, were discussing—you guessed it—sex toys:

Gentleman #1: So, my doctor recommended this amazing [sex] toy that really helps with my err… problem.
Gentleman #2: Does it work?
Gentleman #1: Yeah, the [sex toy] product is really great. It is this penis pump and you just put it on, start pumping and you get instant results in less than five minutes.
Gentleman #2: No way. Which one is it?
Gentleman #1: Don't remember the details, but I'll send you the information over e-mail when I get back to my desk.
Gentleman #2: Cool. I'll see you later.

Wow. Penis Pumps are the new lunch time fodder. Yes, this is New York City after all, but sex toys, walking down the street holding sandwiches on your lunch break? Never would have expected it. So apparently the Penis Pump sex toy is saving relationships and egos left and right. Who knew?

The idea of the penis pump being the man's vibrator in a very singles city intrigued me—from my girlfriends I knew about the Rabbit Pearl Vibrators and the Hitachi Magic Wand, but no one had ever mentioned the penis pump, except for pumper pin-up boy Austin Powers. Women chat about their vibrators, why shouldn't men chat about their Penis Pumps? In fact, maybe it is time for men to step up and start speaking about their personal sex toys.

So what is the penis pump? The Good Vibrations Guide to Sex writes: "Penis Pump sex toys have long been popular with men as masturbation devices. A generic penis pump sex toy consists of a long cylinder that fits over the penis and is attached to a pump. The pump creates a vacuum around the penis and pulls in blood to temporarily enlarge it, a feeling many men find pleasurable. Men who enjoy this type of sextoy stimulation play with varying degrees of pressure and suction. You should be sure to follow the recommendations for proper sex toy use and avoid using the penis pump at high pressure for longer than fifteen minutes at a stretch. Use ample amounts of a water-based lubricant [like Stallion Pumper's Lube] inside the cylinder, as well as around the base of the penis, as this helps create a seal. Attachments for nipples and clits are available for some penis pumps. Penis pump sex toys vary drastically in quality; if you're in the market for one, it pays to shop around for the good ones" (96).

Ok—the facts: penis pump sex toys are the equivalent to a woman's vibrator; it can temporarily enlarge the man's penis; lubricant is an essential component to penis pump sex toy play. Next: what makes a penis pump good? Looking at the top of the line models, like Dr. Joel's Penis Pump, good even suction and multi-speed vibration seem to be the defining characteristics of the top penis pumps. Other pumps like the Techno Pump are popular although they lack the same pressure release valves. If you or your partner are looking to experiment, but don't want to accommodate the expense of the best penis pumps, James Holmes Personal Pump comes highly recommended.

I for one welcome the men's sex toy liberation. If women can openly celebrate Rabbit Pearl vibrators, Hitachi Magic Wands and other sex toys on national television and be applauded for their candor, why shouldn't men be given the chance to stand up and share the virtues of their penis pumps!