Resources

Everything we know, written down.

Setup and daily-use instructions, 66 articles, the guides we wrote for men working this out for the first time, and the questions our support line actually gets asked. Free, no sign-up, nothing gated.
Start here

Three videos, before you buy anything.

If you watch nothing else, watch these. They answer the questions that come up on almost every call.
6 min

Will vacuum therapy work for me?

Who a vacuum erection device tends to suit, who it does not, and what a realistic first month looks like.
8 min

What to expect in your first weeks

The learning curve is real and it is short. What is normal, what is not, and when to call us instead of guessing.
11 min

Introduction to penile rehabilitation

Why vacuum therapy is used in rehabilitation programmes after prostate surgery, and how those programmes are typically structured.
Using your system

Already have one? Start here instead.

5 min

Assembling your vacuum device

Cylinder, sizing adapter, pressure device. Which piece goes where, in order.
9 min

How to use your system

A full session start to finish, at the pace it actually happens.
4 min

Prepping and loading a SureFit tension ring

The step most men get wrong the first time, shown slowly.
4 min

Cleaning, storage and care

What to wash, what not to, and how to keep the cylinder clear.

Video slots are laid out here in Wave 2. The five instructional videos already exist — the remaining decision is whether they stay on Vimeo or move to our own hosting.

Instructions & downloads

The printable guide.

Your complete setup and daily-use instructions in one printable document. Every system also ships with a comprehensive user instruction manual in the case.
Step-by-step user guide (PDF)In production
Standard cylinder
2.25 in × 8 in
Cylinder sizes available
Three, up to 2.5 in × 10.37 in
Prescription
Not required — all systems are OTC
Warranty
1 year, activated by registering within 30 days
Support
By phone, from Augusta, Georgia
Clinical evidence

The literature, cited properly — or not at all.

Vacuum therapy has a real clinical literature behind it, particularly in penile rehabilitation after prostatectomy. This section will present those studies with full citations so you can read the sources yourself.

It is empty today on purpose. We would rather show you nothing than a statistic we cannot point you to.

Questions

What the support line gets asked.

A vacuum erection device works mechanically: negative pressure draws blood into the penis, and a tension ring placed at the base holds it there. Because it does not rely on the body responding to a drug, it is often considered when oral medication has not worked or cannot be taken.

Whether it is right for you is a conversation to have with your physician. Results vary from man to man.

No. Every system Augusta Medical Systems sells online is an over-the-counter product. No prescription is required.

The original device cleared by the FDA in 1982 did require one — that changed for this class of device over time.

Talk with your physician before starting, particularly if you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder. Follow the instruction manual on tension-ring wear time: the manual gives a maximum duration and it should not be exceeded.

If anything is painful, stop and call us on 1-800-827-8382.

Most of the difficulty is in the first few sessions — getting the seal right, choosing the tension ring that is comfortable, finding your own pace. That is exactly what the training videos above are for.

The standard cylinder is 2.25 in × 8 in and fits most men. We carry three sizes in total, up to 2.5 in × 10.37 in, and the size-to-fit (STF) systems add smaller inserts for a closer fit.

If you are unsure, call us before you order — it is a two-minute conversation.

Register your system on this site within 30 days of purchase. That activates the one-year warranty. A lifetime warranty on the pump head and cylinder is available for an additional $99.00 at checkout.

Articles

66 pieces, written for men working this out.

Causes, treatment options, prostate health, diabetes and circulation, and the practical mechanics of vacuum therapy.
June 5, 2026
Understand how vacuum erection devices work. FDA-cleared for ED treatment. Learn the science, safety, and why men choose this option. Consult your…
May 28, 2026
Penile rehabilitation after prostatectomy explained. FDA-cleared vacuum therapy is used by men recovering from prostate surgery to support erectile function. Learn how…
April 30, 2026
Most men over 50 have never been told this: the nightly erections they had throughout their 20s, 30s, and 40s are quietly…
August 26, 2019
What are penis exercises? An honest look at Kegels, jelqing, and stretching, plus the role of regular erections and FDA-cleared vacuum therapy.
August 11, 2019
Is there a Viagra alternative for natural male enhancement? When Viagra was introduced to the public in 1998, it was the first…
July 15, 2019
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an inability to obtain and/or sustain an erection that is sufficiently firm enough for intercourse. It is a…
From customers

What men say once they have used one.

Unpaid customer statements, published with permission — several from men who came to vacuum therapy after prostate surgery or after oral medication did not work for them.

Individual results vary. These are unpaid customer statements published with permission and are not a promise of any particular outcome. Vacuum therapy is not right for everyone — talk with your physician.

Coming in Wave 3

Training videos & instructions

Setup, daily use and tension-ring handling, in short videos.
In production
Talk to Augusta

Questions before you buy? Call us.

We build these systems ourselves, in Augusta, Georgia. The person who answers can tell you about sizing, the difference between the manual and battery pressure devices, and what arrives in the box.
Augusta Medical Systems LLC
1027 Broad Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901