I like to be as close to 100% as I can. Then I let my level of pumping determine how much I stretch.
Entering flaccid I will pump all I can and still not feel like when I enter hard and pump a little.
when I pumped before with my other pump it was slightly difficult to get an erection after coming out of the pump and If I have to pump in the bathroom. It's gonna be harder as I'm not comfy in bed with ���� etc to help me get aroused..
Glad to hear you can pump semi erect
I could get hard pump and get hard again then pump but the last set I'll be pretty fatique and would be hard to get erect.
I typically do it flacid, but I am getting in the habit of jelqing before a session to help my flacid hang more. It seems to create a better suction when there is more to begin with.
I don't use a Bathmate, but when I pump, I first do some wet jelqs to get things warmed up. Then I work out to a nice, semi erection (not sure of the %) and enter my tube. Once I begin to pump I get hard pretty quickly anyway. I just find the best results, for ME, are to go in with a semi. Just experiment and find what's best for you. Everyone is different.
I go in erect every time. I feel that if I go in flaccid, I can get an uncomfortable friction feeling and not get as much expansion as I would get as if I was erect (judging by the gauge on the device)
Going in erect does not damage your penis, best to stick to getting information from MoS. I know i've seen other sites attacking the Bathmate etc, if you want the correct information, find it here