Pumping with HTW
ADS guys know what HTW (hair tie wrap) is. Look it up under search if you are interested. I just started to use HTW instead of lub when I pump. I don’t know much about sleeve pumping but possibly the HTW gives a little resistance to the vacuum if that is what is about.
After I put on the HTW I stretch out by hand as much as possible to cut down or eliminate any resistance to length, and the resistance to girth is minimal, if there is any. I am hoping this will eliminate the discoloration by having a covering over the skin.
I cut the toe off from an infant sock to go over the glans, so it is all covered except for about 1/4 inch left for a seal at the base.
Just not needing any lube seems to make this a good idea. The HTW glides along the inside of the tube without any resistance I am aware of. I am using a home made pad at the base of my LA tube while I wait for my LA pad to arrive, but the comfort is amazing compared to before.