I've been pumping for about a month now. I bought an electronic air pump from ebay with a digital pressure gauge for about $30. It has two modes: one where it pumps/releases in intervals and a second where it just pumps and holds. I initially started off with the interval mode because I thought it would be an easier transition into things but it actually feels like I'm hurting my dick more than the pump and hold.

I have a fwb and pump on the days immediately after she leaves. I stop pumping one day before she comes over. There was one time where I pumped before she came over and it definitely felt like it affected performance. But now with the rest day before she comes over everything has been great. I'm 41 and am able to fuck her 3-4 times each time she comes over which is pretty damn good for my age. It's also left her addicted to the D. Erection quality has improved and I'm regularly breaking thinner condoms. To be fair I've been a competitive endurance athlete my entire life and am in amazing shape.

My dick had a curve in it but the pumping has straightened it out. I didn't measure myself before starting my pumping journey but in the past I've measured about 6". The pump stretches my dick out to 6.7". The gain may just be my cock straightening out. There have been some noticeable girth gains as well. I need to be more precise and measure everything but I don't want to obsess over it more than I already do.

My routine is pretty intense compared to what I've read so far. I basically pump for an hour each night before going to sleep. It feels great and helps me satisfy my relentless sex drive without masturbating. I use vaseline to coat the edges to make a nice air seal.

I just recently bought a bathmate and have used a few times over the past few days. I plan to use it in the morning and have been keeping the pump time down below 10min.

Hope this helps someone out.

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