Erectile dysfunction is something no one wants to talk about, but we should. There are 30 million reported cases of it in the United States every year, and the Cleveland Clinic reports that when studying men over 40 they found that 40% of them will be affected by ED. For men over 70, that number becomes 70%. What makes ED so serious, and can things like vacuum pump devices really do anything to help?

• Erectile dysfunction is hard on men and their partners. A recent study found that 25% of those with erectile dysfunction feel that they’re letting their partners down in some way. Either they feel guilty that they cannot sexually satisfy a partner, or worry because they are unable to engage in intercourse at all. If a couple is unable to have sex more than 10 times in any given year, the marriage is considered sexless. A recent New York Times survey found that sex is among the top three more important qualities of marriage, according to those who responded, along with companionship and love. Even if a partner is not feeling let down because of a lack of sex, the fear of it can be crippling to ED sufferers. Studies indicate that erectile dysfunction could be implicated in some way with as many as one in five failed marriages.
• What is a vacuum pump device? There are chemical and surgical interventions for ED, but many people are reluctant to use them unless there is no other choice. Vacuum pump devices provide a non-invasive, chemical-free way of dealing with erectile dysfunction issues. An erectile dysfunction pump typically has three part. There is the vacuum therapy pump, operated either by hand or by battery, from which the device gets its name. There is also a clear plastic tube that fits over the penis and a band that fits around the base of the penis once it is erect.
• Does a vacuum pump device really do any good? WebMD reports that between 50% and 80% of those who use penis pumps are satisfied with the results. Vacuum therapy is typically able to help a man not only get an erection but maintain it for as long as 30 minutes. Even better, studies indicate that almost all men with erectile dysfunction are able to enjoy sex with a pump, regardless of why they have ED. Vacuum pump devices are simple to use, have no side effects, and are very effective.

If you have erectile dysfunction, you’re definitely not alone. The condition can be hard on both you and your loved one, but there are options available to help you overcome your ED and enjoy sexual intimacy again. The penis pump is a safe and effective alternative to medications, so why not see if it might help you?