Q

Anonymous asked:

Hey! Just thought I'd ask. I always thought it'd be fun to try and pump myself up a little bit. What kind of stuff would I need for just an air inflation? How would I go about it? Anything I should be aware of?

A

For someone just starting, if you’ve decided you absolutely have to try it, I’d suggest some simple silicon aquarium tubing, and an aquarium pump rated for smaller fish tanks. Connect the tube to the pump, insert the other end of the tube up your rump, plug the pump in, relax, and let the air flow.

  • When you get the tubing, round off the edge that you plan to insert so it’s more comfortable, and less likely to cause problems.
  • Silicon tubing is preferable to plastic, as it’s considerably softer and more flexible, making it much more comfortable.
  • If living conditions permit, inflate while taking a nice warm shower, as the warm water will help your body relax, making the inflation go a bit smoother.
  • The position in which you inflate is up to you: Standing up or kneeling will facilitate a fuller inflation; sitting is is fine though it may become slightly uncomfortable as you get fuller; lying on your back will make your swelling belly more visible but less comfortable; kneeling on hands and knees will make your belly more comfortable, but you’ll feel the need to ‘deflate’ for most or all of the session regardless of how deep the tube is set.
  • A low powered aquarium pump will generally be able to fill you up plenty, and steadily, but since it’s not meant to actually inflate things, it generally won’t have enough power to build a lot of pressure, so there’s a greatly reduced risk of injury.
  • To make the experience more comfortable, insert the tube a few inches (4+, depending on your body) deep. If you immediately feel the need to expel gas upon turning on the pump, slowly push the tube a bit deeper. Unless you’re incredibly loose, do not skip lubing the tube.
  • IMPORTANT: If your heart starts rapidly fluttering, and you feel flush, maybe struggling to breathe a little, or nauseous, pull the tube out and end the session. These are symptoms of shock. They do not necessarily mean that you’ve done anything serious; I’ve experienced them after simply inserting a tube that I hadn’t completely rounded off. If you experience this, do not panic as it will make things worse. Just remain as calm as possible and let it pass. Do not make another attempt for a day or two, though if it happens, you probably won’t want to anyway. Unfortunately, I don’t have any advice as to when you should seek medical treatment, and when it’s alright to just wait it out, as I’ve only ever done the latter.
  • When ‘deflating’, rotate between kneeling on your hands and knees with your tail up, lying down on your left side, and lying flat on your back. Note that it won’t all come out conveniently or in a timely manner, so be prepared to be bloated to some degree for the remainder of the day afterward.


The most important part is to always listen to your body. If you’re just starting out, stop when things become uncomfortable; you don’t have the experience yet to know which pain you can push through, and which need to be listened to.