Non-Conventional Wraps

Just received my BIB hanger 2 days ago——very speedy BIB, thanks. Canadian customs got at the package, but I don’t think they knew what to classify it as, LOL.

My question is, who out there is using a non-conventional wrap? Something other than the standard theraband/soft wrap? I forgot to order some theraband, so all I’m using (as I type, this is my first hang) is some cotton hand wrap—-the kind for boxers. About 24 inches long, 2” wide. Seems to be ok, but WOW, wrapping is the key, isn’t it? I have no doubts it’ll take me a while to get comfortable with this contraption. But even at just 5 pounds, I can feel the pull.

2nd question : Is “cool” and “darkened” ok for glans feel/color? I’m aware of the dangers, and right now it FEELS ok. I just don’t want the lil’ fella to fall off prior to growing a 9” snake :D

As blood flow is restricted, there will be SOME cooling and darkening of the glans, but it should not be very cold nor very blue. Keep an eye on this. You don’t want to cut off the blood flow entirely.

And the right wrap is a very important part. I just use a very simple elastic bandage. Some have tried putting toilet paper in the hanger and no other wrap, but didn’t work for me.

Canwood,

>My question is, who out there is using a non-conventional wrap? Something other than the standard theraband/soft wrap? I forgot to order some theraband, so all I’m using (as I type, this is my first hang) is some cotton hand wrap—-the kind for boxers. About 24 inches long, 2” wide. Seems to be ok, but WOW, wrapping is the key, isn’t it? I have no doubts it’ll take me a while to get comfortable with this contraption. But even at just 5 pounds, I can feel the pull.<

Canada huh? Postage would be pretty high for a yard of Thera. You might do better ordering five yards from one of the online sites. In the meantime, don’t satisfy yourself trying only a couple of types of wrap. Get out of the box and try several different things. You will probalby find something much more comfortable.

Make sure it is soft, smooth, and elastic.

>2nd question : Is “cool” and “darkened” ok for glans feel/color? I’m aware of the dangers, and right now it FEELS ok. <

You will probably be a little cooler than normal, but not too cool. The number one reason for a lack of blood flow is too tight wrapping. The best advice starting out is to try many different things, adjustments, type of wrap, tightness of wrap, etc. Take a couple weeks to a month to try different things, even if you find something that is very comfortable. You will probably find something more comfortable. You might even make gains during this experimental phase.

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