Jelq Speed and Intensity - A Theory for Beginners

Hi everyone,
I’ve lurked for about 3 months (first post!) and started jelqing about 2 months ago. I’ve read up on various threads and I have a theory about jelqing I thought I might share. Before I do, I should say that I was ~5.2 NBPEL x 5 EG before I began, and I am now ~5.8 NBPEL x 5.3 EG. When I began, I did not fully understand proper jelqing technique. I jelqed about 300 strokes a day roughly 5 times a week; however I did fast jelqs that lasted a little less than a second. These jelqs were low intensity, meaning I did not apply much pressure with my OK grip. I did this for about 5 weeks before I noticed my penis had become tougher, and when jelqing, blood did not feel like it was expanding my unit as much as it did before. At this time I gained about 0.25 inches in length. I then read more about proper jelqing technique and realized that I was supposed to do longer jelqs that lasted about 3 seconds. Upon learning this, I adjusted my routine. My new routine begins with a few minutes of manual stretches, followed by roughly 150 long and higher intensity jelqs (with a kegel while jelqing every 5th jelq). I have been doing this for the past 3 weeks and have now received length gains that surpass my first 5 weeks (I gained about 0.35 inches in 3 weeks). I should also note that my new routine is performed only 2-3 times per week (school started back up). Gains from this new routine do not appear to be slowing down.

I theorize that quick, low intensity jelqs helped prepare my newbie penis for PE without over training it. I believe I have blessed with above average gains, considering the amount of time spent. Perhaps this success is due to my initial “mistake” of doing quick, low intensity jelqs. I read somewhere here that starting off slow is better for long term gains and I believe there is truth to this statement. I urge other newbies to test this out and share their experiences. If anyone has questions, I’ll check back periodically to hopefully provide some answers.

Man.. you are one lucky guy to gain that much in such a short time.

So what is your erection level when you jelq? Do you do warm-ups?

When I began it was very difficult to maintain a steady erection level, especially with quick and easy jelqs (it felt a little like masturbation). I only jelqed with a 60% - 80% erection level, however I found that I often had to stop for a bit to lose a full erection or stimulate to get a better one. It took quite a while to learn how to control my erection level. I still jelq with the same 60% - 80% erection level, however I find it much easier to control. I should also mention that I only performed wet jelqs (using KY warming gel).

For warm ups, I almost always took a warm for 5-10 minutes. I made the water slightly hotter than I was comfortable with and ensured that the heat was reaching my penis. I would sometimes cup my hands below my penis in order to create a temporary pool of hot water. If I did not take a warm shower, I would run a towel in very hot water (hotter than the shower water), squeeze it out, and wrap my penis for a few minutes. Warm downs were initially the same 5 - 10 minute showers. I have recently added firegoat rolls to my warm down, which I do before showering. Unless I misunderstood, firegoat rolls are when you roll your penis between your hands the way you would roll a stick if you were trying to start a fire with it.

OldAsianDriver, what you did in the beginning sounds almost exactly what I did, I lurked for awhile read a few things and begun my PE and I read that you’re supposed to do it longer as well, I’ve been jelqing for about 2 months now and I’ve gained a half inch in length as well, just nothing in girth as of yet, so maybe your theory is plausable

Man.. I am jealous of all your newbie gains! I did lots of jelqing at the beginning.. perhaps I did too much of it or too rough.. don’t know why I didn’t gain much.

Now I am using all-day-stretch advice to see if I can get a good, consistent stretch that may help me gain in length.

Yes. Firestick rolls would have been a better name. :) But do them a little slower than that, and whatever you do, don’t use a bow and a piece of wood to rub the end against. :)