Having beginner trouble using Hydromax 5

Hi.

I got the bathmate hydromax 5 last week and I've tried using it a few times and I can't seem to get it right.
I've read a lot of different instructions and watched a few videos.
As this is my first time using it I've read that it's better to start off going in flaccid, which I'm doing.

whenever I'm in the bathmate and I do the initial pump (where I push it against my body so water comes out) I then wait 30 secs and then do again, however I cannot get the bathmate to stay on. as soon as I let go it just falls right off. I also find it confusing reading about the different pressures when using it. is the pressure affected by how much you push the bathmate into your body? and is it supposed to stick at that pressure?

thanks!

Hi I find pressure is lots better if fully shaven, are you?

There’s a few things you should do to ensure a great seal. Trim your pubic hair down to about a quarter inch or less, smear a little bit of Vaseline around the seal, and try to rotate the pump to the left or to the right to find even greater vacuum.

You will need to continuously pump every couple minutes to keep solid vacuum. A very good modification that will deal with all of this at a very low price is using the wine vacuum modification. I’ll leave the link below.

Cleareyes said:

Hi.

I got the bathmate hydromax 5 last week and I've tried using it a few times and I can't seem to get it right.
I've read a lot of different instructions and watched a few videos.
As this is my first time using it I've read that it's better to start off going in flaccid, which I'm doing.

whenever I'm in the bathmate and I do the initial pump (where I push it against my body so water comes out) I then wait 30 secs and then do again, however I cannot get the bathmate to stay on. as soon as I let go it just falls right off. I also find it confusing reading about the different pressures when using it. is the pressure affected by how much you push the bathmate into your body? and is it supposed to stick at that pressure?

thanks!

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Make sure that the black part on the valve cap is in the middle position when pumping (not to a side).

Thanks for the quick responses. I have pretty much shaven completely.

might sound like a sili question, but It felt different using it last night compared to my other attempts and just wanted to confirm it was correct.

When I complete each pump, should I continue to see the white inner tube sticking out until the next pump or should that part go back into the bellows after the pump. it felt really tight after a few pumps last night and I got a bit freaked out and released it. is the pressure also worked out by how hard/far back I pull the bathmate against my body?

thanks!

the more you're able to compress the bellows into your pelvis, the greater the pressure will be. At some point, you'll want to add the Vacuvin (wine pump mod), but not until you feel you've 'maxed-out' the basic BM

And also don’t forget to try to turn the pump to the left or to the right even upside down if the seal still gives you issues. Some men use their Bathmate upside down because it works better for them in the shape of their body.

I tried it again last night and didn't use as much pressure pumping. I still can't get it to seal to my body without holding it for the 5 minutes.

Because I am uncircumcised and going in flaccid, when I take it off my foreskin is pulled back and because its still flaccid its quite uncomfortable and takes a bit of time to get the foreskin to go back to normal. is this something that should be happening?

You need to be going in around 70-80% erect, you been going in totally flaccid?

In my opinion, flaccid vs erect vs 70% erect when first starting out does not really matter (at least for me). After a few months, I would agree with going in 70-80% erect.

As long as your girth does not fill the Bathmate, I would remove the white “comfort sleeve”. For me, suction and pressure are much better without the sleeve.

In a bath tub, fill the Bathmate (without the comfort sleeve) with water while seated. The black tip on the valve should be in the middle position. Insert your penis, and pull the Bathmate against your body. Water should spray out the top when you pulling the Bathmate back, and only then. The black bellows should compress and stay compressed a little with every pump. Feeling a pulling sensation is good, it should never really hurt.

In a shower, slide the black tip on the valve to a side. Fill the Bathmate with water. Insert your penis into the Bathmate (without the comfort sleeve), flip the black tip on the valve to the center position and pull the Bathmate against your body. Water should spray out the top when you’re pulling the Bathmate back, and only then. The black bellows should compress and stay compressed a little with every pump. Feeling a pulling sensation is good, it should never really hurt.

Once you get the hang of that, ANY time you feel like your no longer getting the right suction, google how to clean the Bathmate valve. This will need to be done on a somewhat regular basis. I wasted 2-3 weeks once trying to figure out what changed, and why I wasn’t getting suction anymore.

Thanks so much for the replies. I have been going in fully flaccid or at most 20% erect. I think I'm going to try going in at least 70% erect to see if I get on any better.

once i compress the bellows into my body for each pump, should they remain compressed without me having to hold them in that position?

Yea shouldn't have to hold it, I used to do a quick couple of presses, been a while as switched over to winevac mod and never looked back

This article will explain the importance of working at a higher erection level and why it’s very beneficial The Penis is a BALLOON not a ROPE - Matters of Size | Male Enhancement, Body Modifications & Peyronies Forums

As I am uncircumcised, when coming out of the bathmate if I went in at around 60-70% erection my foreskin is pulled back. before going back into the bathmate for another 5 minutes should I ensure my foreskin is back to normal before repumping or should that not matter?

I was also thinking about ordering the Silistretcher. do you think with this, along with bathmate and casual stretching and jelqing that I could make quick enough perm gains? I'm small (2.5inches or so) flaccid length and lacking in girth (need to do official measuring) so would it be difficult to use with little flaccid length and girth to work with?

thanks!

Cleareyes said:

As I am uncircumcised, when coming out of the bathmate if I went in at around 60-70% erection my foreskin is pulled back. before going back into the bathmate for another 5 minutes should I ensure my foreskin is back to normal before repumping or should that not matter?

I was also thinking about ordering the Silistretcher. do you think with this, along with bathmate and casual stretching and jelqing that I could make quick enough perm gains? I'm small (2.5inches or so) flaccid length and lacking in girth (need to do official measuring) so would it be difficult to use with little flaccid length and girth to work with?

thanks!

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Yes, the Bathmate and SiliStretcher are incredible tools and work with SRT really well. What is your pumping routine right now? I may be able to help you with that foreskin issue.

I've only used it 4 or 5 times so far (in the shower) I fill it up to the top and then go in around 70-80% erect but with head of penis not showing.
I pump the bathmate against me 2-3 times so the water comes out each time. I then simply hold it as It doesn't seem to stick to me and falls off if I let go. After around 4-5minutes I take it off. at that point I'm almost back to flaccid and my foreskin is then pulled back and the head of penis is out.

I then attempted to go back in for another few minutes at around 60-70% with the head of penis still out and wasn't sure if I would have been better waiting for the foreskin to go back to normal before doing another 5 minutes. I've been doing 1 day on, 1 day off with the bathmate as I'm still trying to get to grips with it.

Cleareyes said:

I've only used it 4 or 5 times so far (in the shower) I fill it up to the top and then go in around 70-80% erect but with head of penis not showing.
I pump the bathmate against me 2-3 times so the water comes out each time. I then simply hold it as It doesn't seem to stick to me and falls off if I let go. After around 4-5minutes I take it off. at that point I'm almost back to flaccid and my foreskin is then pulled back and the head of penis is out.

I then attempted to go back in for another few minutes at around 60-70% with the head of penis still out and wasn't sure if I would have been better waiting for the foreskin to go back to normal before doing another 5 minutes. I've been doing 1 day on, 1 day off with the bathmate as I'm still trying to get to grips with it.

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Have you tried the 5×5×3 workout in SRT? You will be working at a higher erection level (about 90 to 95%) but you will see much more expansion with little to no retention. Give it a shot and let me know what you think.

Cleareyes said:

I then simply hold it as It doesn't seem to stick to me and falls off if I let go.

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In my experience, it should not fall off if it has been pumped... I can pump, then take both hands my off and wash my hair in the shower without it falling.

Unless you’re using maybe the Hydromax9 or larger, the Bathmate should not just fall off... it should be suctioned on!

I will try the 5 x 5 x 3 in the shower tonight and try at a higher erection. thanks!

I do feel that there's a suction as when I am pressing the release valve below the tip I can feel the bellows releasing, however for whatever reason I've still to hold it. Not sure why but maybe I need more time with it.

Cleareyes said:

I will try the 5 x 5 x 3 in the shower tonight and try at a higher erection. thanks!

I do feel that there's a suction as when I am pressing the release valve below the tip I can feel the bellows releasing, however for whatever reason I've still to hold it. Not sure why but maybe I need more time with it.

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Excellent and I thank you for trying this. Please let me know how it goes so I know that this is working for you.