I wrote this a little while ago. Note that I don't have tons of experience or any deep knowledge of VED brands. It's what worked for me plus me following the advice of others here:
I bought my first VED about 5 hours after getting that email from the liaison. I chose the BOS-2000-2. I no longer recommend it. Dropped it and it broke. Bought it again. Dropped it again. Broke again.
If you want to save money all you really need to do is buy this LuLuv off eBay for about $20.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382225773164It's manual and it feels like the suction is about the same as all other VEDs. I bought one to keep in my hiking backpack to use when I go and sunbathe, and one I keep by my bed to use a bit before sleep if there aren't any others around. This VED comes with cylinder seals you can attach to make the device more comfortable. My advice: throw them away. Using vacuum suction on your dick will not ever be "comfortable" - you will get used to it (and it's worth doing it) and I have no problem using them often now, but if you start this process with the false belief exercising your dick is a good part of your day then you're probably doing it wrong. You don't need to make anything more comfortable, just use it and get used to it, it won't take you very long and it's not even that bad.
After the BOS-2000-2 broke twice I bought this Deluxe Battery and Manual Vacuum Erection Device by Encore:
https://a.co/d/duL92E3I don't know if I got lucky, but it seems to be a great sign that despite me dropping it and damaging it repeatedly, the thing still works when I scotch and duct tape the tiny metal piece back to connect the batteries:
I think I do prefer battery power; manuals are just a little bit more work, but not a huge difference.
I also bought this LeLuv Smart LCD device from eBay cause someone here recommended using it after replacing his Bathmate with it:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143624388854?var=442594419886I liked it and it seemed a bit stronger than other VEDs I've tried, but I did drop it and break it and bought it twice
but didn't decide to buy it a 3rd time.
Instead I bought this one, and because it seems others at FrankTalk have recommend it here:
https://a.co/d/a1c2TkUBoth of those I can say seem to have a little more strength than others I've used, but all a VED does is put vacuum suction on your dick; I don't think there's ever gonna be a stark difference between different devices. One of these LeLuvs works really well if you prefer electric. The one also works really well if using a manual with a gauge is of your interest. They all do pretty much the same thing, and I'd imagine all are probably effective enough to reach your goals.
As I mentioned a few comments up, I also did buy the Bathmate, and it seemed really strong and pretty effective, but I would NOT say it's required. Most all of the current medical research states that one basic VED use even for just like 5 minutes a day can be all it takes. If you're excessive and like overkill like me, consider the Bathmate, but I strongly doubt it's necessary. They're also bulky, and using mine in the actual bath seemed annoying so I just filled it up in the sink and used it over a tub in my living room. Possibly weird, and I'm lucky I live alone, but it worked well enough. Sharing to any potential buyers that a "bath" is not required.
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