Pussy Pumps

What is a pussy pump?

A pussy pump is a vacuum pump for your vulva: a cup or cylinder that seals over your labia and clit, or your clit alone, plus a squeeze bulb, lever or motor that draws the air out. The vacuum gently pulls the tissue into the cup, and a release valve or button lets the air back in. You'll also see it called a clit pump, vulva pump or vagina pump. Despite that last name, the pump itself works on the outside: nothing goes inside.

What does a pussy pump do?

It uses suction to pull blood into the tissue, so your labia and clit swell, look fuller and usually feel more sensitive for a while. People pump for different reasons: as foreplay before fingers, a tongue or a vibrator; for the look of the swelling; or to hand the bulb to a partner. It's all temporary: the swelling fades as blood flow returns to normal, and no pump makes a lasting change.

Types of pussy pumps

Manual pussy pumps

Squeeze the bulb and you feel every bit of suction you add. The Size Matters Vaginal Pump Kit is a simple starter pump: a contoured vulva cup about 3.5 inches long and 1.55 inches deep, a kink-proof hose and a quick-release valve. The Doc Johnson Pussy Pump's cup encloses your labia and clit; its hand pump is latex, so skip it with a latex allergy.

Clit pumps

A clit pump swaps the vulva cup for a small cylinder that targets your clit alone. The Temptasia Beginner's Clitoral Pump System pairs a squeeze ball with an acrylic cylinder 3 inches long, with a 0.6-inch inner diameter, that unclips from the hose and keeps its suction. The Shots Pumped set's acrylic cylinder also unclips and stays put; its pump is rechargeable.

Vibrating pussy pumps

Add a buzz to the pull. The Fetish Fantasy Extreme Vibrating Pussy Pump seals over your vulva: pull its easy-grip lever to build suction, then twist the dial on the hand control to start a multi-speed vibe inside the cup. A quick-release valve lets the pressure out, and the bullet slides out of the pump shell for your nipples.

Automatic pussy pumps

A motor does the pumping. Press a button on Doc Johnson's Bloom, let it seal and it holds on by itself, with 7 suction functions, 7 vibration patterns and instant air release. Its four silicone-rimmed heads are 3.5- and 3-inch vulva cups, a 1.75-inch nipple cup and a 0.5-inch clitoral cup. It charges in about 2 hours for about an hour of play at top speed.

Suction with a tongue and G-spot vibe

The Fantasy For Her Ultimate Pleasure Pro pairs pulsing suction on your clit and labia with a licking silicone tongue and a flexible G-spot vibrator that goes inside. Each runs on its own controls, through 3 suction, 7 tongue and 10 G-spot patterns. It comes with round and oval cups and charges in about 120 minutes for about 60 minutes of play. More G-spot vibrators.

Nipple pumping

Some pumps work on nipples too. The Bloom includes a 1.75-inch nipple cup, and the Temptasia's cylinder works on nipples as well as your clit. Start on low and release at any pinching. More nipple clamps and suckers.

How to choose a pussy pump

• Cup shape and size. A vulva cup covers your labia and clit; a clit cylinder covers just your clit. Listed sizes: the Size Matters cup is about 3.5 inches long, the Bloom's heads run from 0.5 to 3.5 inches, and the Pleasure Pro's cups are about 3.1 inches across (round) and 3.2 by 2.3 inches (oval).
• Manual or automatic. With a bulb or lever, you control every squeeze. The motorized Bloom does the pumping for you, with 7 suction settings.
• Quick release. Most here let the air out with a valve or button: valves on the Size Matters, Temptasia and both Fetish Fantasy pumps, buttons on the Doc Johnson and Bloom.
• Hands-free. The Doc Johnson's cup and the Temptasia and Shots cylinders come off the hose or pump and keep their suction; the Bloom holds on by itself.
• Extras. Vibration on the Fetish Fantasy Extreme and Bloom, a nipple cup on the Bloom, and a licking tongue and G-spot vibe on the Pleasure Pro.
• Materials and allergies. The Fetish Fantasy Series Pussy Pump's clear cup lets you watch yourself swell. The Doc Johnson's hand pump is latex.
• Charging. The Bloom, Shots and Pleasure Pro recharge. No listing here gives a water rating, so keep them dry.

How to use a pussy pump

1. Wash the cup or cylinder, and charge the pump if it's rechargeable.
2. Trim if hair breaks the seal, and smooth a dab of water-based lube on the rim to help it seal.
3. Center the cup over your vulva, or the cylinder over your clit, and hold it flat.
4. Build suction slowly: a squeeze or two, or the lowest setting, then pause before adding more.
5. Keep first sessions short, and release at any pinching, numbness or discoloration. If a partner holds the bulb, agree on a stop word; they release the moment you ask.
6. Let the pressure out with the valve or button before you lift the cup off. Never pull it off.
7. Enjoy the extra sensitivity with fingers, a tongue or a vibrator, then wash the cup.

Cleaning, care and safety

• Wash cups and cylinders after every use in warm, soapy water, and dry them fully. PVC, TPR and TPE parts are porous: clean them thoroughly and don't share them unwashed.
• Keep pumps, hoses and motor units dry.
• Use water-based lube. Silicone lube can damage silicone parts, like the Bloom's rims.
• Release before you remove a cup, every time.
• Stop at any pain, pinching, numbness or discoloration. If it lingers, talk to your doctor.
• Don't pump broken or irritated skin.
• Latex allergy? Skip the Doc Johnson Pussy Pump: its hand pump is latex.
• Talk to your doctor first if you're pregnant, have a bleeding or circulation condition, or take blood thinners.

Pussy pump FAQ

How does a pussy pump work?

With a vacuum. Once the cup seals against your skin, a squeeze bulb, lever or motor draws the air out. The vacuum pulls your labia or clit into the cup and draws blood into the tissue, so it swells. When you're done, a release valve or button lets the air back in.

What does a pussy pump feel like?

A tight, steady pull, then a warm, full feeling as you swell. Once you release, touch usually feels more intense for a while, though it varies from person to person. It shouldn't pinch or hurt: if it does, let the pressure out.

How long should you leave a pussy pump on?

Not long, especially at first. None of the pumps here lists a time limit, so start with a few minutes on gentle suction and keep sessions short while you learn how your body responds. Release at once at any pinching, numbness or discoloration, and never fall asleep with a pump on.

Is a pussy pump safe?

For most people, yes, used gently, and it shouldn't hurt. Start on low suction, release at any pain, pinching, numbness or discoloration, and don't pump broken or irritated skin. If you're pregnant, have a bleeding or circulation condition, or take blood thinners, talk to your doctor first.

How long does the swelling last?

For a while, and it varies from body to body. The swelling is temporary: it fades as blood flow returns to normal after you release. No pump makes you bigger for good, and pumping harder or longer won't either: it can bruise you instead.

What's the difference between a clit pump and a clit sucker?

A clit pump holds a steady vacuum until you release it, so your clit swells, while an air-pulse clit sucker pulses air over your clit in a rhythm instead. The sucker doesn't hold a vacuum: it stimulates you while it runs.

Are pussy pumps worth it?

They are if you like the pull, the look of the swelling or the extra sensitivity afterward. Not sure? A manual pump is the low-cost way to find out. On this page, prices run from $37.95 to $149.95 today: squeeze-bulb pumps like the Size Matters kit cost least, and the motorized Bloom costs most.

Where can I buy a pussy pump discreetly?

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