Braker,
Re-reading this thread, I have to make a correction. I did not ever get injured doing these. I became very very sore, but no injuries.
>After tightening more and more, my dick got very pumped, red and hard. I would estimate the hardness as about 90%. It seems I cut all back flow, there was only one time during these 3 sessions which I felt I got a bit softer, but I think it was just because the strap got a bit loose for a second. Apart from this one time, it seems I can walk around and it stays as hard and pumped.<
Actually, the hardness is irrelevant, since you are going for the marginal stretch. After a while, you should notice that the engorement becomes softer. Bigger but softer as the tunica expands within the ten minutes. Of course, getting softer can be because of back flow also.
>Regarding the stages of lateral stretch: I seem to have got to the second stage of darkening with some bumps on the head. However I haven’t noticed the head become shiny yet. Maybe I need to tighten even more?<
Slow down there tiger. I did not mean to say that you would acheive all three stages in the beginning. That is too much pressure to begin with. Take it slow. Also, I failed to mention heat. I always did these with a heated rice sock, at least for the first half of my sets. This will loosen the collagenous tissues a bunch, and allow for greater expansion. Be sure to cool down while staying wrapped and at least slightly engorged.
>How sore, if at all, did you feel during the exercise?<
Damn sore.
>Haven’t used any wrapping yet, so maybe this prevented me from doing the extra needed tightening, though it did feel very tight. I’ll find something to wrap and try it again.<
Aside from the tightening, the amount of blood you capture makes a big difference.
>Anyhow, does it sound like I’m in the right direction?<
Pretty much so.
RB,
>Bib, I used leather because I was never quite sure what type of pipe or hose you used. What was it, if I may ask? <
Didn’t you get my reply PM?
RB,
>Bib, I am finally going to get around to building a uli thing. Are you using flexible pvc for this? If not, what specifically are you using?<
Yes, it is flexible. Most hardware stores have a good selection. Try to get a 1/4” wall thickness. I can’t remember the inside diameter, but if you get it large enough, you can just cut out what you do not need. Try to get the clear tubing with nylon mesh imbedded.
>Also, when placing the thing on your shaft, do you put the gap in the pvc at the top, bottom or sides of your penis? From my understanding the main return vein runs along the top of the shaft, so I’m guessing the gap should go on one of the sides that allows easy access to tighten the screw so as to place compression on the top of the shaft.<
I always had the gap on top. Remember, you will be wrapped. The band clamp ‘bridges’ the gap. So the wrap will push against the band clamp when tightened. It should not make a difference where the gap is.
Good luck,
Bigger