Girth much bigger at 50-60% erection

Maybe it is because more blood comes into glans and 100% erect penis means also 100% stretched penis.

But what’s the explanation for this?

I think the explanation is we all tend to get wider before we get longer.

Makes sense to me. The blood collects before the erection fully extends.

I experience the same thing. I think the explanation is that the elasticity of the tunica lessens when fully erect.
So the effect is the more rigid the penis the greater the lateral compression.

Something I have noticed on this same topic is that if I become 100% erect before jelqing
I have to wait until the erection almost completely subsides to continue. Otherwise it is still too rigid.
In other words, let’s say I am going to jelq at 80%. If I work up to 80% and jelq, I’m fine, the tunica still feels pliable and soft.
If I go to 100% and then back down to 80% it’s too rigid. So, I think something happens that “locks” the tunica fibers into place or alignment or something. I think it’s the same mechanism that compresses an erection so that the girth decreases when 100%.
Just an observation.

Like kazoo, I measured. It is bigger to the dimensions I said.

I think its kinda like a Chinese finger trap…the fibers of the tunica. As you push it in, to make it shorter, it allows the fibers to reach maximum width, as you pull it out to max length, it gets narrower.

Of course the Chinese finger trap is woven to maximally do this, whereas I think just some of the tunica fibers are aligned like this. Thats why I think it is wise to NOT use ADS if you want mostly girth, rather something like a cock ring or thera-p wrap.

Agreed Sparky - it’s all the same blood chambers, so when we stretch it in one direction, the other direction is lessened. Consider it a great PI, because this implies the tunica is getting stretched, and that’s probably the biggest limiting factor in girth-work that I can imagine.

I’ve never understand the connection between a thera-p wrap and girth workouts, what’s the deal?

Happens to me. Lame.

Its like after hanging, using a lesser wt to do ADS to keep the extended length without inducing damage, a thera-p wrap will keep your inflated and girthier dick in that state for an extended period of time. Others have used a cock ring, leather cock strap…etc. The concept is keep it inflated as long as possible without a lot of force that just adds stress and recovery time.

For some it really improves flaccid girth, and some speculate it helps cement girth gains after your routine.

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Why do you think it’s lame? Isn’t it just what happens?

I think sparkyx hit the nail. Also, if you have a lot of skin, the skin tends to bunch up at lower erection levels, giving you more girth.

It sucks because you think you’ve reached your goal size and then you get completely hard and realize no, same as two hours before.

Huh… I’ve tried to use a cock-ring device after girth work before, and it just seemed to cut off the circulation some and cause deflation.

I think after a workout, it’s important to get some fresh blood in the place - I like to shake it out afterwards, actually.

Tried the jelly rings. They keep me in the post PE size for like 1 1/2 hours, then it just turtles for awhile.

Nothing I’ve ever found works for long by itself. I think theres a real art to finding just enough constriction to slow the venous outflow, yet not interfere with the arterial inflow.

Even so, when I get it just right, it still only lasts for a half hour or so. Yet, I have heard many guys here who report major large flaccid all day with some type of constrictor. I guess there are many factors involved.

The whole thera-p thread for increase flaccid size was guys that found by wearing the thera-p wrap they permanently increased their flaccid size.

ENHANCE YOUR PUMPED/UNPUMPED BULGE - THE VELCRO WRAP

A flexible wrap like the thera-p or silicon sleeve or ring I think are good because they can constrict enough to slow venous outflow, yet soft enough to expand and contract with mr johnson…but you really have to find what works for you.

I have definitely experienced this. But it’s neither a bad or good thing for me.. I kinda like the way it looks. I am going for length and girth, and if I can’t get both at the same time, I can be okay with the girth coming later.