Many a man has taken a look at his engorged male organ and thought, "What if it were even bigger?" (Indeed, the number of men who have NOT had this thought is probably quite small.) Some men stop at this wondering stage; others move on to take action to achieve a larger tool, and for many of these men, the vacuum male organ pump is their method of choice. While using a male organ pump can raise some concerns in terms of male organ care, quite a few men proceed with pumping anyway – and hopefully take proper care as they do so.

What is it anyway?

Vacuum male organ pumping is different from another practice which has been in the news lately, silicone male organ pumping. The latter is a very dangerous activity in which silicone is injected into the tool to increase its size; this should be avoided at all costs.

In vacuum male organ pumping, a man inserts his member into a cylindrical tube. The air is then pumped out of the tube, creating a vacuum which then entices blood into the manhood, engorging it. Intended as a way to help men with firmness dysfunction achieve hardness, it is used recreationally by men as some believe it can provide a temporary increase in size (usually more in girth than in length).

It's a sharing thing.

While there are certainly many men who enjoy manhood pumping in private and share it only with themselves, there are other pumpers who prefer to make it a social activity. This is understandable; if one has temporarily achieved an enlarged tool, one might well be anxious to show off this achievement. Displaying one's pumped peter to others with similarly inflated members is far preferable to displaying it on a street corner to unsuspecting passers-by!

Be prepared.

It should go without saying, but a male organ pumping party is going to include at least a fair amount of bareness, so those men made uncomfortable by the site of another guy's junk – or any part of his body – should pass on any invitations.

Also, good hygiene requires that one not share pumps – so it's definitely a Bring Your Own Pump affair. It's also important that a man is truthful about the state of his member health before going to a shared pumping event: Crabs are not welcome. Inquire in advance if towels are provided; if not, a man should bring his own to keep furniture and shared spaces clean.

Know what to expect.

It's a good idea to get ground rules set before attending a pumpfest. For example, many men enjoy simply pumping up and then sitting or standing around, showing off with other pumpers. Others like to engage in self-pleasuring, and others may want to engage in sensual activity with other pumped men.  Finding out what is the norm for the event can help a guy avoid finding himself in an awkward situation.

Be careful.

It is very important to proceed cautiously if using a vacuum male organ pump, whether alone, with a partner or at a party. Following instructions carefully is necessary; even so, some men experience side effects, such as bruising, soreness or bleeding due to blood vessel ruptures. Some men report that seed releases while pumped are painful. Those with bleeding or clotting issues should avoid using a manhood pump.

Displaying one's fully pumped male organ to others at a male organ pump party can give a guy's ego a great boost; he should, however, be prepared for some of the common side effects, such as rawness or soreness, by using a top-notch male organ health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). A cream that includes a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural moisturizer like vitamin E is best. And if a guy is prone to rank manhood odor, using a cream with vitamin A can help fight this common problem – avoiding embarrassment in front of other pumped men.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.