I just started using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I was using a lotion “made” by Walgreens that was cheap and it worked fine. However, after reading the long ingredient list, I figured all those chemicals couldn’t be good for me.
Obviously Olive oil is all natural and the benefits from using it are many. It contains Vitamins A and E and is overall just great for the skin. All you need is approximately a teaspoon to do a jelqe routine so one bottle will last a long time.
What I do is nuke a glass of water in the microwave for one minute. Take the cup of water out, put the oil in a small bowl that fits perfectly on the rim of the glass and leave it sit for 10 minutes to warm up. While the oil is heating up, I do my 10 minute warm up so it works out perfectly. Using the warmed up oil feels really nice.
I figured if jelqing is really an ancient art, the guys practicing it back then didn’t hop in their chariot and run down to the drug store to pick up lotion. They most likely used Olive oil or something similar :)