Your fact-checks

Your fact-checks will appear here

factually
Support us
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Society
  • Technology
  • Health
  • Science
  • Entertainment
Index/Topics/Cardiovascular Disease and VEDs

Cardiovascular Disease and VEDs

The potential risks and considerations for individuals with cardiovascular disease using vacuum erection devices.

Fact-Checks

3 results
Jan 18, 2026

What usage patterns (pressure, duration, frequency) increase risk of penile injury with VEDs?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are broadly safe when used as directed, but certain pressure, duration and frequency practices materially raise the risk of penile injury — especially excessive negative...

Jan 6, 2026

How do measurement protocols (stretched vs. erect vs. pharmacologically induced erection) change reported penile length in clinical studies?

Different measurement protocols produce systematically different penile lengths: stretched penile length (SPL) is the most commonly used proxy and often yields values that correlate with erect length ...

Jan 5, 2026

Are there medical conditions that increase the risk of tissue damage from vacuum erection devices?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are generally safe when used properly but several medical conditions meaningfully increase the risk of bruising, bleeding, ischemia and even skin necrosis or urethral in...

About
Blog
Contact
FAQ
Terms & ConditionsTerms
Privacy PolicyPrivacy
Manage data