Lessons from Period 2.
The great difference between Period 1 and Period 2, is that the latter was executed in a “professional” way. By that I mean using the proper setup. A pulley, with a rope, basket for the weight, proper weight increments, cable clamp for stress relaxation, a digital scale, constant temperature monitoring.
The first period was executed in a very rudimentary way, but regardless, provided substantial results.
During the Period 2, it took me a few sessions to start seeing positive results. Which is a good thing. The reason for that was on purpose. I started with very low tension in order to keep it on the safe side to avoid at all costs inflammation. After some time, I managed to start seeing positive results.
I believe I would see better results with a little bit more tension. My maximum weight for most of the period has been around 5-5.2kg. I would experiment with 6-6.5kg, but the big problem is the vacuum cup.
Although I was able to make great progress shielding the glans for the vacuum cup, blisters were still the big delay during the whole process.
I saw a big difference in efficacy with a vacuum, cup with a pump to keep the vacuum at all times. However, it is a cheap low quality chinese garbage. It doesnt properly fit, and the vacuum pump system is very rudimentary and third world-ish.
One piece of equipment that I will most probably acquire for the next period is the LG Hanger vacuum cup. It is made in the USA, the quality is second to none, custom made for each individual. It is expensive, but as always, you get what you pay for. After seeing the improvement in vacuum cup when being able to suck air with a pump, I can see that a properly designed and built device will make all the difference.