Erection consistency?

Hi all - kicked off the newbie routine around 10th of Sept this month.

I’ll jump to the question: is it a problem if in some jelqing sessions my erection isn’t always above 40%? I have phases of arousal and switching-off/stress that both last a few weeks respectively.
This means that during the switch-off periods, I find it pretty difficult to keep an erection going - let alone even make one happen. (30 minutes/200 strokes can go on for just over an hour because of this) Porn and edging typically won’t help. It can be 0%-45% during one phase and 50%-90% in another, basically. I use dry jeqls and typically warm up in the bath/shower and hot wrap after if I can finish in time.

Does this botch up any hope for proper girth gains? I’ve read that erection levels supposedly effect length and girth depending on what percent you’re on - though I’m focusing on latter.
Ah! And being uncircumcised, is it better to jelq with the head showing or covered?

Thanks!

Gain is gain. Focus on length/stretches when you are unable to get above 40% erect. No expansion = no girth gains.

If you are using dry jelqs, your head will be uncovered at start of jelq and covered at the end when your hand is nearer your head. I can’t see any other way you could do it; you are using skin in place of lube. :shrug: