Originally Posted by anotherdreamer
Well, my reasoning for using the device everyday was because in every study I had read on pubmed etc, the device to my interpretation had been used everyday for long periods of time for months. In some cases 4-6 months. Although they gave no indication of how much traction was involved or if the usage was all at once or divided throughout the day. Maybe when I get another extender Ill go with 2 on 1 off. This might help with the skin becoming sore too.
I understand that but reading and in practice vary widely. I started with an extender and after 2 days, the skin behind the corona (the glans ridge) was dry and sore as Hell and I couldn’t attach the device again if I wanted to unless I waited at least a day or two. We aren’t plants. We don’t grow at the same rate under the same stimuli per day, based solely on water and sunlight totals per 24 hour cycle.
And…those studies seldom give traction, I also noticed. Probably because each patient used different traction because…the damn thing is a bastard to get to stay attached. So whatever tension you get to keep it on is the one you use. *chuckles*
Like I said, I understand your reasoning but…12 days on, as listed in one of your entries, is nuts. Try to avoid that kind of strain, cuz you can retard and lose gains too. Even with an extender.