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05/08/2011 - X-40: Day (26) 3

Session: 26 minutes
Method: Bath
Max Length: New! - 199!
Girth: 60 diameter

After returning to the Bathmate X-40 I thought it would take some time to get some gains going, but to my surprise I've gained plenty in length with use of the SizeGenetics. after a plateau at 194 I would be happy to gain anything even if it was a mm. On the third day back I was able to hit 199! A solid 199 that could be read as 200, but I will post that when I get past that mark.

Strangely, I'm getting a some fluid retention but it's probably because I haven't used the BathmateG for so long. I even did 500 jelqs beforehand as this always gets rid of any FR I may experience, but it didn't work this time.

After reading some blog posts, I tried the set method of pumping for several minutes or more, stopping, and pumping again. I'm not sure if this method is right for me. I feel that the session is more effective with as little re-pumping as possible.

Glad to be back and getting some early return gains especially in the X-40. I haven't had any issues with pump pressure either. I used to want to build up more pressure initially but as of late, it's been great even when starting flaccid. The SG is definitely helping the Bathmate results. They're both must have tools for Penis Enlargement. I've never gained so much so quickly with manual exercises.

05/09/2011 - X-40: Day (26) 4

Session: 20 minutes
Method: Bath
Max Length: 197
Girth: 25 diameter

Good session with the X-40 today. I did 500 jelqs before using it and after several days back with the Bathmate the FR is gone. I pumped with 1 set at 20 minutes for as long as possible, adjusting only when absolutely necessary when there were comfort issues from pinched skin or testicles getting sucked into the Bathmate. Excellent pressure today as well.

The X-40 has a black nib at the end that you push down to keep any air from exiting. I've been using this during the entire session to keep pump pressure at maximum. Before using this, I had to re-pump more frequently to keep my expanded length in the X-40. Now it fluctuates very rarely with holding the nib. I'm not sure why the X-40 doesn't have one of these.

I modified my old X-40 sealing off the water release valve. It's hard to pump because you need some dexterity to push the release while pumping at the same time but you get much more constant pressure this way without any air escaping or minimizing it.

I'll try sets again next session to see if I can get back to my max length of 199 since a constant, single session yielded different results.

Hi J1L
I just responded but don't see my comments so I'll risk double entering. Thanks for the update. By the way, my Herc has the same relief valve as my X-40. Are you sure about your Herc?

Kimodo;430771 said:

I'll risk double entering.

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Why is this?

Hi J1L,

What are your net permanent gains from the Bathmate so far? I'm wondering how long it takes to cement gains from the device. I've been going strong for about 5-6 weeks.


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J1L;430713 said:

05/09/2011 - X-40: Day (26) 4

Session: 20 minutes
Method: Bath
Max Length: 197
Girth: 25 diameter

Good session with the X-40 today. I did 500 jelqs before using it and after several days back with the Bathmate the FR is gone. I pumped with 1 set at 20 minutes for as long as possible, adjusting only when absolutely necessary when there were comfort issues from pinched skin or testicles getting sucked into the Bathmate. Excellent pressure today as well.

The X-40 has a black nib at the end that you push down to keep any air from exiting. I've been using this during the entire session to keep pump pressure at maximum. Before using this, I had to re-pump more frequently to keep my expanded length in the X-40. Now it fluctuates very rarely with holding the nib. I'm not sure why the X-40 doesn't have one of these.

I modified my old X-40 sealing off the water release valve. It's hard to pump because you need some dexterity to push the release while pumping at the same time but you get much more constant pressure this way without any air escaping or minimizing it.

I'll try sets again next session to see if I can get back to my max length of 199 since a constant, single session yielded different results.

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doublelongdaddy;430777 said:

Why is this?

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I think I pressed the wrong button to post.

what are your gains from the Bathmate? how long have you been doing it for?

bonesawiseready;431040 said:

what are your gains from the Bathmate? how long have you been doing it for?

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Hi bonesawiseready. There are two threads here going concurrently. I presume you are querying J1L but I will comment regardless. I am plateaued at 188-190 . I am looking expand out soon. Perhaps I have to 'stand down ' as J1L did to get length gains. I started Bathmate Herc initially but it just became too sore with the gaiter rings hurting at the base that I went to X-40, then along came the great idea of a sleeve. I am pursuing that as I write on a different thread. I will continue to monitor this thread though.

Kimodo;430771 said:

Hi J1L
I just responded but don't see my comments so I'll risk double entering. Thanks for the update. By the way, my Herc has the same relief valve as my X-40. Are you sure about your Herc?

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I got my X-40 last year in the summer. The one you have may be a newer model?
I'm sure my X-40 doesn't have that black plastic nib/valve thing.

BigBanker;430779 said:

Hi J1L,

What are your net permanent gains from the Bathmate so far? I'm wondering how long it takes to cement gains from the device. I've been going strong for about 5-6 weeks.


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I've answered size gains numerous times earlier in this thread and recently as well so you can check there. Cementing gains depends on the person and how often you use the Bathmate. If your use is frequent you will notice solid gains in as little as a couple of weeks.

From my experience, if you stop using the Bathmate for a long time you'll still keep the gains but you won't be as pumped and you won't be at your maximum expansion as you will be when using the Bathmate regularly. It's really similar to working out with weights and muscle memory in that you if you stopped lifting weights regularly, you won't be as pumped and may lose some gains over time.

bonesawiseready;431040 said:

what are your gains from the Bathmate? how long have you been doing it for?

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I used the Bathmate X-40 for a solid 4 months or so before going on a break and waiting for the X-40 to show up. Once I got the X-40, I haven't had time to keep a super steady routine like I did with the X-40.

My gains are listed in this thread in numerous places many times. Please check there for numbers.

Despite the numbers and gains, the question everyone wants answered is "Does it work, how long does it take, and how much can you gain?"

A: Yes it works. With a steady, consistent routine you WILL gain in both GIRTH and LENGTH. Girth comes a lot easier than length with the Bathmate in my personal experience. In fact, gaining girth can "shorten" your length in the Bathmate due to pressure and expansion.

A: It takes at least several weeks to cement any gains. By cementing that means if you stopped using the Bathmate after your gains will it stick around. You will gain day 1 but if you stopped using the Bathmate that temporary larger expansion will go away. I was using the Bathmate X-40 for 3-4 months straight with only weekend breaks.

A: How much you gain depends on your body type, how consistent your are, and how intense your sessions are. I'm a hard gainer so for me to gain anything it takes a lot of time, consistency and intensity. I've read of people gaining inches in 2 months. That's not me. Maybe that's you. Maybe it's not. Is using the Bathmate a time waster then? Definitely NOT. It works and I'm satisfied with the gains from these devices.

Hi J1L
I wish to comment on gains. On some other threads in other forums, it is brought up that your Tunica (sp?) , i.e. the cords which run both lengthwise and radially can be from one to three layers thick. I think in terms of the cord within a car tire which provides the strength to the rubber casing. OK, if you were born with three layers then it will take much longer to stretch in length because of so much resistance to expansion. The tunica remain soft after a session for up to 8-10 hours and hence you can benefit from the extra sizing for most of the day but if you pumped in the a.m. and then after your night's sleep, the cords have pulled back in to where one started, so back at it again. Some users may be able ton expand in a month or so while others may need up to a year. I believe I must have three layers. I am stuck or on a plateau.

Kimodo;431370 said:

Hi J1L
I wish to comment on gains. On some other threads in other forums, it is brought up that your Tunica (sp?) , i.e. the cords which run both lengthwise and radially can be from one to three layers thick. I think in terms of the cord within a car tire which provides the strength to the rubber casing. OK, if you were born with three layers then it will take much longer to stretch in length because of so much resistance to expansion. The tunica remain soft after a session for up to 8-10 hours and hence you can benefit from the extra sizing for most of the day but if you pumped in the a.m. and then after your night's sleep, the cords have pulled back in to where one started, so back at it again. Some users may be able ton expand in a month or so while others may need up to a year. I believe I must have three layers. I am stuck or on a plateau.

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Take a break, change your routine, do a type of exercise you usually never do or get a catalyst (like Size Genetics or other device) to help out. This worked for me and I'm also a hard gainer that was recently stuck on a plateau. Good luck!

05/14/2011 - X-40: Day (30) 1

Session: 25 minutes
Method: Bath
Max Length: 198
Girth: ? diameter

I reset the days counter since it's been almost a week when I last used the X-40. Really need to get a consistent day to day routine going but I just can't find the time right now.

The session was great with very strong pressure. I started the session after using my SG for 1.5 hours and entered the Bathmate erect. There wasn't any air in the chamber and resulted in an incredibly strong pump. I hit 190 within a couple of minutes and had to work my way to 198 throughout the session re-pumping every 7 minutes.

Now that I'm settling in to Bathmate use again with little to no FR, it's much more effective and I'm no longer getting temporary ridiculous girth gains. Visually it's not as impressive as the Coke can girth, but exercise-wise it's much better for gains.

I used to get great morning EQ when using the SG, but haven't as much lately. Now that I started using the Bathmate again, the morning EQ is good again. Proof that your body adapts and needs change to stimulate growth. It could also be that the SG is more effective now that I'm getting better at using it and the Bathmate session helps restore blood flow for quicker healing.

I have a SG from last summer. It seemed that whenever I used it, all it did was give me pain and stretch my penis just under the glans. My little guy started to look like Ichabod Crane or a giraffe if you don't recall who Ichabod was. Ok. I'll hawk it out while relaxing later today and see what happens.

Kimodo;431433 said:

I have a SG from last summer. It seemed that whenever I used it, all it did was give me pain and stretch my penis just under the glans. My little guy started to look like Ichabod Crane or a giraffe if you don't recall who Ichabod was. Ok. I'll hawk it out while relaxing later today and see what happens.

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You can modify the head piece with soft cloth so it takes some of the direct intensity away.

I have it on now for 45 min and will try for 2-3 hr. So far so good

Kimodo;431433 said:

I have a SG from last summer. It seemed that whenever I used it, all it did was give me pain and stretch my penis just under the glans. My little guy started to look like Ichabod Crane or a giraffe if you don't recall who Ichabod was. Ok. I'll hawk it out while relaxing later today and see what happens.

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Use cloth instead of the memory foam as DLD suggested (I use an 8.5" x 1.5" thin piece of cotton cut from an old t-shirt) and USE THE VELCRO modification. I know what you mean by giraffe. The problem is that you're not securing the glands directly to the end piece and as a result, you're getting slippage and dragging your glands back causing a kink in your penis. This is very bad for gains and comfort.

When you secure the glands to the end piece, the strap should be parallel to the end piece. If the comfort strap is getting pulled back in a "U" shape, you're not strapped in tight enough. The velcro modification will stop this. You also need to start with less rods. Makes sure you can strap in to the SG with the strap and end piece flush. Use the thumbscrews to adjust the length beyond where you started comfortably.

If you're trying to start off too long, you'll also get the pull back and slippage then the "giraffe". I'm not saying you're doing this, but it might be causing that kink (as it has for me before). Velcro + cloth + start off slow. Once you know how it feels with securely strapped with a good stretch, you'll never stop using it.

You don't have to use the cloth, the memory foam and velcro works as well but the cloth is a more secure. Good luck!

05/15/2011 - X-40: Day (30) 2

Session: 24 minutes
Method: Bath
Max Length: 199
Girth: 52 diameter

I started today's Bathmate session with 800 jelqs before entering erect. The pressure was very intense today and at 180 it felt like my penis was being crushed but in a good Bathmate way. I had very little air in the chamber and continued to pump to 190. At 7 minutes in I re-adjusted for a more comfortable fit and again at 18 minutes in. I worked the rocker pumps and circular pumps very hard and was able to peak at 199 which I thought would be unachievable for this session due to the pressure at 180 earlier. Overall a solid session today with barely any FR and regular girth. If I can keep up the day to day use and consistency I feel big gains are about to be made as I'm not having any issues with X-40 as I had when I first got it with time to build up pressure and discomfort.

I still get some discomfort here and there but the pump sessions are solid and very intense.

J1L;431534 said:

Use cloth instead of the memory foam as DLD suggested (I use an 8.5" x 1.5" thin piece of cotton cut from an old t-shirt) and USE THE VELCRO modification. I know what you mean by giraffe. The problem is that you're not securing the glands directly to the end piece and as a result, you're getting slippage and dragging your glands back causing a kink in your penis. This is very bad for gains and comfort. !

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When you secure the glands to the end piece, the strap should be parallel to the end piece. If the comfort strap is getting pulled back in a "U" shape, you're not strapped in tight enough. The velcro modification will stop this. You also need to start with less rods. Makes sure you can strap in to the SG with the strap and end piece flush. Use the thumbscrews to adjust the length beyond where you started comfortably.

OK, now I am INTERESTED. Please explain at the risk of doing it again, what you mean by cloth and velcro. What do you mean by velcro modification? Yes I do want to straighten it out etc,.
Thanks