Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition, especially among older men, and it can have a variety of causes. For some men, psychological factors like stress can play a large part in the development of erectile dysfunction, but for others, medications and lifestyle may come into play. When these causes have been factored out, erectile dysfunction usually presents as a part of aging when the blood vessels and arteries no longer work properly to deliver adequate blood flow to the penis. While there are medicinal treatments for this type of erectile dysfunction, some men utilize vacuum pumps in order to alleviate symptoms and achieve and maintain an erection.These devices, often referred to as vacuum constriction devices, use the power of suction to pull blood into the tissue of the penis. A ring is attached at the base of the penis that is meant to keep the blood from flowing backward, thereby allowing the penis to stay erect. These devices are meant to treat the symptoms of erect...
