Over an inch longer in cylinder

Hello all,

I am new to pumping about 3 months now.. I started out with a sex shop pump before I discovered this forum and have now moved on to a LA Pump 9 x 1.75 cylinder. I have been using the LA Pump for about 3 weeks and I was pretty much packing it to start with. I’m afraid that it is already time to get another cylinder (probably 10 x 2). My question:

My starting point was 7.25” BPEL, but now when I’m in the cylinder I am nearly 8.5”. Is this normal? Is this indicative of growth potential or is it meaningless? I would love to get to that size permanently. As it is, I am already about .25” longer out of the cylinder and a slight bit more girth then from before I started, although I am sure this is just temporary at this point.

I have read through many threads, and I have seen where some people are about the same in or out of the cylinder and some even reported to being shorter in the cylinder. I would expect to be larger, but > inch is pretty impressive. Was wondering about other peoples experience. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks

Far as the math is concerned your real life is 14% smaller than pumped. I’ve been maintaining about a 6% difference. 8” pumped, 7.5” in real life. My progression has emulated this. I think you have gains coming. Far as packing the tube, that depends on what you’re after.

If you wanna pump for length alone, packing is required. If you wanna go for girth, get the next .25” up from your largest measurements. Tubes are typically either 9” or 12”. It’s arguable, but accepted that a tube 1”-1.5” longer than your BPEL is best. In whatever case, if you’re not packing the sides, I can’t figure the difference. A packed tube is definitely more stressful on your glans.

Some places will custom size a tube for you. But you’ll pay for that, of course.

Are you doing anything else PE wise, or just straight to pumping?

Thanks for the quick reply 114life. Have you always had about a 6% differential, or did you start off with a bigger difference and have settled down to 6?

I have incorporated a heating pad, some manual stretches before my pump session and jelqing between pump sets and after. Any thoughts on that?

It looks like LA Pump sells a 10 x 2 cylinder, so I’ll likely order that in a couple of months.. I am just surprised that it is nearly time to up size already.

Mine has almost always been about 6%, since I started measuring. We’re not all the same, though. My erections are almost always rock hard, so a pumped EL isn’t that far off, for me. Generally when I see a pumped increase, given time, it transfers to non pumped.

More specifically and repeatable:
When my BPEL gets close to my BPFSL, I know I’m in for tough gains. When my BPFSL increases, I know there’s more to be had. If my BPEL gets anywhere near my BPFSL, I’m doing it right.

The easiest way to close the gap is through manual exercise and overall wellness (the newbie routine, it never goes away). If you’re not close to blowing a vein on a rested dick, your dick could be healthier, aside the advanced stuff like pumping etc. Other medical conditions withstanding.

Initial gains are quick for most. Gains after that, take allot of time and patience. It is a marathon, after all.

Do you record 8.5 because of measurements written / engraved on the tube or do you measure on top of it ? What position are you in compared to the measurement out of the tube ?

Walter - there are markings (writing) on the cylinder that I measured across the top. The specific marks are about 8.375” from the base of the cylinder and the tip of my glans just crosses it when laying down. When I measure BPEL I am usually standing up.

First of all I do think its means you have “potential length” you should probably do kegel/jelqing/short pump sessions to increase blood pressure in the penis its sound like you don’t manage to get 100% erection .

I honestly way shorter inside the cylinder. I need around 8.5hg to be in the same length as pre climax length. If you speak girth wise I agree I do get super girthy after a nice session.

Ok, try to see if measurements change depending on standing up or laying down, or if by moving your pelvis back or forth you can change the result. It’s good you did your own measurements, ime measurements which come with the cylinder can be off.

In case you havent’ crossed path with this thread yet :

How to Measure Your Penis