Hey RG,
The best substitute for jelqs is easy… jelqs.
I am kinda surprised there aren’t more threads with this topic… because I was exactly were you are now for the same reasons.
My answer was to not include jelqs in my routine… simple.
The thing is tho, that was a bad/wrong decision by me and I know it now. Sure I tried one of the Jelq contraptions but that was a waste of money and maybe even worse then normal jelqs.
It took me two years to figure it out but I needed jelqs and they also help a ton with EQ.
A couple options for you,
Have you tried V jelqs. For me these were better then normal jelqs.
What I do more tho is one handed jelqs. Grip at the base with one hand, then force the second hand behind the first. The second hand stays in place, holds the skin back, and at times adds a light squeeze for added blood while the front hand does a slow slow Jelq.
Repeat
You wont get as many strokes in per session but you will see it works.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Michael