VED for sex, beginner

[Spontaneous1]

I still have to laugh every time I read "medical-grade VED", what a sales gimmick!

[LGXDownunder]

I still have to laugh every time I read "medical-grade VED", what a sales gimmick!

Probably true, but it helps differentiate between VEDs designed specifically to address ED vs the sex toy equivalent.
The former often has multiple sleeves/constriction rings to help size more accurately and can often produce greater pressure.
I own both types and have used them extensively. They both do essentially the same job but a sex toy is generally one size fits all, although there are some larger sizes available. Pre implant I had good results with the sex toy, but the medical grade device was better if I selected the correct size ring/sleeve and followed the manufacturers instructions. Though neither was a solution for ED in my case. And yes the difference in cost is difficult to justify based on appearance.

[mrksman]

mrksman-These rings came with my pump. 3 sizes, the larger (I am not large) helps but not quite. They are comfortable. I am going to have to try the next smaller of the three.

Al1962 - What I have found is I can go with a bigger ring when I have taken a PDE5i like Levitra beforehand. If not, then sometimes I need a smaller/tighter ring in order to maintain an erection for sex. I pump up much easier with a PDE5i in my system.