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The nocturnal erections are a good thing, and an indicator of healing and regaining natural function in most cases. The function is happening on a subconscious level. When in the conscious state, it may not happen for several more months now. The veinous valves that hold blood in the penis to get erect are still not working, and will take some time to recover. But those nocturnal erections are a great first step in your recovery, I think. Sounds like good news for you. Keep up the pumping (I do it twice daily-won't hurt to do it daily and might help) and the pills. Sounds like maybe an early success story in the making.

I was also told to use the pump at least once a day. It is a definitely a time commitment but I was determined to do everything possible to ensure a good recovery. Yes, nocturnal erections are a very good sign. I found personally that the best erections at first were the nocturnal ones. The pump will only draw blood into the penis. Unless you use the rings, you need to be sexually aroused to maintain the erection once the vacuum is released. I found that working on arousal during the pumping also speeds up the action of the vacuum.