VacExtender 4.2

Not just me then who keeps bruising his glans with the VacExtender. High tension is unforgiving.

Have you considered the VLC-tugger? Or are you circumcised?

I have been using the V3 for about four years but only averaged about 3 to 3.5 hours a day, six days a week. I have gained 1 inch but have had to periodically take breaks due to bruising on the glans.

Based on the above, I have decided to order the 4.2 which I am hopping will reduce or eliminate bruising. Perhaps now I can increase time under tension.

I was wondering if a mod could combine this thread to Monkeybar’s thread. Makes no sense to have two threads on the same topic.

Good gains. Girth gain from the extending too?

Taping helps to prevent bruising. But unless you get the glans pinched when installing the cap you won’t get bruising. At least I don’t with the Vac4 version.

Yeah I’ve recently started taping my glans since the last bruising/glans discolouration happened and no bruising/glans discolouration has happened since. But then again, I also reduced the tensions after the injury.
I think for me, the glans discolouration, bruises and loss of sensation in the glans is more tied to the tension I am at. I’ve gone over 19.3cm twice and both times my glans became discoloured and had prolonged numbness until I too a break. It’s 3.3cm over my NBPEL so I guess it’s understandable why my glans are struggling under the tension, it’s just frustrating as it seems that I can’t make progress. I’m currently stretching at 19cm and will be at 19.3cm in a few days, maybe the fluid tape will prevent the glans discolouration/bruising and prolonged numbness, either way, I’ll find out very soon!

Yeah I’ve recently started taping my glans since the last bruising/glans discolouration happened and no bruising/glans discolouration has happened since. But then again, I also reduced the tensions after the injury.
I think for me, the glans discolouration, bruises and loss of sensation in the glans is more tied to the tension I am at. I’ve gone over 19.3cm twice and both times my glans became discoloured and had prolonged numbness until I too a break. It’s 3.3cm over my NBPEL so I guess it’s understandable why my glans are struggling under the tension, it’s just frustrating as it seems that I can’t make progress. I’m currently stretching at 19cm and will be at 19.3cm in a few days, maybe the fluid tape will prevent the glans discolouration/bruising and prolonged numbness, either way, I’ll find out very soon!

Use FAR IR heating. Its superior.

Yes, I can confirm that the higher tension will induce the bruising as you have mentioned. Just avoid higher. You don’t need it for gains. But also, play around with the taping. Different amounts of coverage provide varied levels of protection

What does the acronym FAR stand for?

I’m tired of vac. The silicone wears out too quickly and I don’t have a clue how to keep the vacuum. I tried everything. So I’m switching to the noose extender once again.

You have the Vacextender 4.x? It’s works very well for me. There are some tips on the website about what causes loss of vacuum. Or, contact Monkeybar directly. It is far superior to any kind of strap in my opinion.

Actually, I use a brazilian generic model. The silicone lasts for 10 - 15 days at best. I agree about the improved comfort when using vac, but its shelf life is the major concern in my opinion. Almost impracticable.

I’m using the VacExtender 3 and must agree that the silicone is quite fragile. There is a tear at the bottom which is very close to expanding so it tears up the side, at which point a vacuum will be not possible to achieve.

I use the red silicon sleeves on my Vac3 and average over a year (extending six days a week) before they start to get “over stretched”). Never had one tear.

I just got a Vac4.2 and tested it without the sleeve and could not maintain a vacuum. Hopefully, when I use it with a sleeve I can maintain a vacuum. If not, I guess I ordered the wrong size.