Just started and have some questions...

[IWantMine9]

OK. Right now I'm just doing stretches because for now I'm comfortable with my girth. I'm trying to be committed to a program, but I need the experience of all of you to answer these questions.

When I'm stretching how much force should I use? I read in the "Newbie Routine Tutorial" that at first you should take it slow but then increase to 100% stretch strength? How is one supposed to gauge this? Can I pull hard enough where I'm using ALL of my strength to stretch? That sounds dangerous. I'm a pretty big guy. Roughly 375 lbs at 6'2". (I'm working on losing the weight though. hehe) I consider myself pretty damn strong naturally. That's why I'm asking a few questions here before I truly give it my all. I don't want to rip something and incur a serious injury just because I failed to ask a few simple questions here.

While I was stretching in the bathroom, downwards, using right hand to grip at the base of the head and left hand wrapped around my right wrist for added strength, I had what you here call a "lig pop" I think. Now, I'm not sure what lig pops are supposed to sound like, but this sounded/felt like a rip or crunch to me. It wasn't painful, but I did go, "Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!" and stopped for a second. It scared me a little bit. I'm being very cautious as this part of my body is obviously very precious to me. haha

I'm feeling soreness in the general genital area. I've read here that that is a good sign, but I'd like to bring to bear the wisdom of DLD and others for an opinion.

Thanks guys!

 

[TheStick]

Pain is an indicator that you're applying too much force or improper technique. Go slow and listen to your body. Ask, "Am I causing sharp pain or just mild discomfort?" Mild discomfort during a workout and soreness afterward is natural but sharp pains are a warning sign that you should change your technique and/or apply less force. Keep an eye on the quality of your erectile function as well. If you notice a decrease in it, do the same. Like I said before, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It's pretty smart and will tell you if your doing something wrong.

 

[DLD]

Pain is an indicator that you're applying too much force or improper technique. Go slow and listen to your body. Ask, "Am I causing sharp pain or just mild discomfort?" Mild discomfort during a workout and soreness afterward is natural but sharp pains are a warning sign that you should change your technique and/or apply less force. Keep an eye on the quality of your erectile function as well. If you notice a decrease in it, do the same. Like I said before, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It's pretty smart and will tell you if your doing something wrong.

Perfect response!

 

[IWantMine9]

Have either of you, or anybody for that matter, had lig pops that sounded like a rip or crunch? Like I said, it wasn't painful, just a bit scary. I'm really committed to doing this everyday. I guess I'm just trying to get a feel for and info on the process.

Also, when I'm stretching what am I really aiming to do? Am I just lengthening my ligaments, or making them come further out of my body. Am I creating new tissue as well when I stretch?

Thanks guys! You rock!

 

[IWantMine9]

Thanks for your reply BTW TheStick! It's comforting knowing that we're all here to help each other.

 

[IWantMine9]

Is there any consensus on good signs of progress or what you should be feeling? Soreness, etc? I'd like to have some feeling to shoot for so I know that I'm on the right track. Otherwise I'm just stumbling in the dark here right?

 

[IWantMine9]

Wow! I just got stretching for a while and damn does it feel good!!!

I really feel like I'm doing something positive to my penis. I almost feel like even if I didn't gain one bit ever this would be worth doing. I feel my libido rising. I feel a good burn in my groin. It's almost like my cock is coming out of its shell a little bit even after just 2 days. I really feel like it's working, and that if I just keep on finding new ways to stress my penis to the limit safely I will make gains and have a nice big dick floppin' around.

Good stuff!

I'd still like your opinions on what I should be shooting for as far as feelings go and such. Great start for me though!

 

[IWantMine9]

I'm sure this is a "no shit" discovery, but this simple fact is exciting for me.

From the Wikipedia article on ligaments.
"Ligaments are elastic; when under tension, they gradually lengthen, unlike tendons which are inelastic."

It makes me curious about the properties of the specific ligament(s) in the area of interest.

So we are actually lengthening this ligament? Wow.

 

[DLD]

I'm sure this is a "no shit" discovery, but this simple fact is exciting for me.

From the Wikipedia article on ligaments.
"Ligaments are elastic; when under tension, they gradually lengthen, unlike tendons which are inelastic."

It makes me curious about the properties of the specific ligament(s) in the area of interest.

So we are actually lengthening this ligament? Wow.

ANything elastic has a breaking point, but there is a large area of permanent elongation prior to breakage. I did a study on this a few years back, I will see if I can find it.

 

[IWantMine9]

That would be an interesting read DLD. Thanks!