Retexan599, thanks for the tips. I've been doing most of what you suggest except for the fourth bullet. I use the battery version of the Encore as well and do pump in "stages" but typically I'll pump, wait, pump some more, etc. until I reach the max line I have marked on the cylinder. I wi...

Thanks guys. I'm going to continue to try the standard cylinder for a bit more. I've been using lots of lube on me, the inside of the cylinder as well as the rings before I pump up. Right now a bit concerned about using rings without the little handles. Regarding the sex shop rings is it tough to ge...

Thanks for the advice. Used it last night and everything went very well. Both myself and the wife came away happy. I did lose some of the erection so I may try one ring size smaller. Also, I still think the standard size tube that comes with the Encore deluxe might be a bit small in diameter especia...

Thanks. I use it primarily to get and sustain an erection. I have difficulty getting and staying hard. Use of ED drugs is not a great option due to the side effects. I'm not looking to get or extend the length of my penis. My main goal is to use it to get hard enough to facilitate intercourse. I jus...

Thanks. I was considering the Osbon ring medium standard tension. I've read one post regarding the process conditioning the penis by stretching and holding for 1 min, release, then pump again and hold for 5 min., release and then do it again and hold for 10 min. all without using a ring. I may go ba...

Thanks for the advice. So, I've tried it a couple of times now and here is what I'm experiencing using the Encore Deluxe battery operated pump. I've lubed up really well including the inside of the constriction ring. I started with a #7 the first time but today used the #6 as I felt the #7 wasn't ho...

I've recently purchased an encore deluxe pump to address some issues I have with getting and sustaining an erection. ED drugs are not an option for me due to adverse side effects. I've seen some discussions and read how to use and viewed the dvd that comes with the unit however, I'm a bit unclear as...