A couple of years ago I lucked into a Dr. Joel Kaplan Penis Pump|Dr Joel's penis pump. It was the display model with a steep discount, and I was a poor college student moonlighting as a sex toy aficionado at a local sex toy store.

I was so excited at my new purchase I tried it on in the employee bathroom. Not the brightest idea I've ever had, but it felt great. That first time I couldn't handle much suction, and I was really sensitive afterward, but it felt so good I was sure I'd adjust to the suction and sensitivity.

Over the course of a few months I got in the habit of using my Kaplan pump at least once a week so I could really adjust to it. The benefits were great. My girlfriend noticed a size difference|Pump's Effect on Penis Size if I had pumped within a day or so (mostly girth), I could last longer in intercourse, and (possibly most importantly) I felt more confident about my penis. My male co-workers were jealous enough to start roughing up the new display model in the hopes of needing to replace it and buy the less-pretty one.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm too lazy to follow Dr. Kaplan's recommendations|Dr Joel Kaplan Technique for increasing your penis size. He recommends a regimen of at least two ten-minute pump cycles at least three days a week. I just don't have that kind of time. I managed it for a couple of weeks at a few different points and did seem to be a little bigger after that time, but as I haven't kept that pace I don't really know the centimeters it has given me over time.

It is, however, my favorite of all my solo sex toys|Men-oriented sex toys for a few reasons. The suction doesn't feel like, nor does it attempt to recreate, a blowjob, but that will definitely be on your mind using this toy. Pulling some on the cylinder lets you change the suction slightly without losing the seal, which is a lot of fun if you're into edging or want to train yourself to stay hard longer during sex. And really, the feeling that masturbating will (if anything) make you a little bigger for your next partner session, makes you feel productive while you're otherwise enjoying yourself quite a lot.

Cleaning and care is easy as all the parts are hard plastic. The valve connector from cylinder to tube keeps the tube clean, so rinsing with a little soap for water- or silicone-based lube is enough to keep it clean. If the cylinder starts looking grimy it's probably just soap scum, clean it with a little vinegar or bleach and that'll go away.

I have, on occasion, caused myself a little pain with this toy. Keeping an eye on the pressure gauge and the clock are important! Pumping|Pumping Technique for too long or on too high a vacuum can cause, and has caused for me, bruising or a blood blister. In general taking a couple of days off from pumping|Guide to Penis Pumps to heal up lets you go right back to using it. Remember, it is NEVER supposed to hurt.