A vacuum pump is another treatment method for ED. It consists of a clear plastic tube that is connected to a pump, which is either hand or battery operated. You place your penis in the tube and pump out all of the air. This creates a vacuum that causes the blood to fill your penis, making it erect. You then place a rubber ring around the base of your penis in order to keep the blood in place, allowing you to maintain an erection for around 30 minutes. It may take several attempts to learn how to use the pump correctly.
Surely I'm not alone in thinking that if it has come to this sorry state of affairs one might as well take up gardening.