Newbie questions

I have been doing the newbie routine for two weeks now and I have a few questions.

Should I get a cock ring and should I wear it all day to prevent the turtle effect?

I hear for warming up a infared light is the best.
If so how long should I warm up and warm down for?
Is the longer you warm up and warm down better for gains?

—-Should I get a cock ring and should I wear it all day to prevent the turtle effect?—-

If you feel that the turtle effect is something to be avoided then a cock ring will certainly prevent that. If you feel that the penis should be at an extended state while healing you might want to look into a traction device also.

—-I hear for warming up a infrared light is the best.
If so how long should I warm up and warm down for?
Is the longer you warm up and warm down better for gains?—-

In my opinion, IR light works the best for warm up as far as ease of use and a hassle free operation. The whole point of warming up is to warm the ligature and skin to bring out the elasticity, so just go for 5 minutes for both. Some people also feel that it prevents discoloration.

Ir light apparently has some other benefits as well, this excerpt is referring to using both low and high frequency IR simultaneously..
1. Increase circulation by increasing the formation of new capillaries, which are additional blood vessels that replace damaged ones. New capillaries speed up the healing process by carrying more oxygen as well as more nutrients needed for healing and they can also carry more waste products away.

2. Stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. Collagen is the essential protein used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue. It is the substance that holds cells together and has a high degree of elasticity. By increasing collagen production less scar tissue is formed at the damaged site.

3. Increase RNA and DNA synthesis. This helps damaged cells to be replaced more promptly.

4. Stimulate fibroblastic activity which aids in the repair process. Fibroblasts are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen fibers.

5. Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections, which are part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissue.

Hehehe, I love it when some one beats me to it answering questions in the Newbie forum.

What Redass wrote.