OK, you've convinced me to start over

So I started PE a month ago with a BathMate and advice only from commercial YouTube videos. Pumping was fun! My dick looked bigger! I loved it! My confidence (on several levels) soared almost immediately.

A couple of weeks ago I found Thunder’sPlace and discovered I was possibly setting myself up for injury by not knowing what I was doing.

Started jelqing and massaging, kegeling a little, stretching some, still with no clue what I was trying to do to the tissues to achieve gains or how to recognize PIs or danger signs.

Examined thoughtfulgold’s newbie routine and tried to do it, but discovered my mind and life were not well-enough organized to launch an effective personal project like this without some reorganization. Still didn’t want to stop pumping with the BM. Still loved the way my dick looks bigger and morning wood is bigger and harder.

This past weekend was all about setting priorities/goals: work, personal life, public commitments, private projects (PE, music, working out, meditation, etc.)

Then last night I climbed into the tub for a gentle (as usual) pumping session and realized my dick didn’t wanna do it. It was precisely one month since I started, I had never missed a day and several times did twice in a day without incident. I never used intense pressure, never went more than 10 minutes, stopped immediately every time there was any feeling that approached pain (usually when one of my balls got sucked into the tube or my body cavity).

Nevertheless, last night my guy said he was tired, so I didn’t pump or jelq or do anything at all with him. Alas, no morning wood today. He must have been tireder than I thought.

This morning I happened upon Richard65’s excellent and detailed suggestions to Nissan02 on starting over with an effective strategy.

Finally, the light has begun to dawn on me. Now begins a month of decon, with only kegeling, massage, meditation and my ordinary cardio workout to prepare me for a more organized PE program.

Of course I’ve also read countless other threads and noted what so many of you have said about your gains, injuries, rest periods, philosophies, goals and successes, so I think I’m starting to get it.

It’s not (only) about having fun with my dick, it really is about making my penis the healthiest it can possibly be. So I’m starting over. Thanks, guys. You are all fantastic. Somehow, even though I’m back to square one, it feels like I’ve made a leap in progress, with your help.

The right approach and listening to your dick is the foundation for continued and lasting growth.

* blushing slightly for the honourable mention*

If you’re talking about the START HERE ——-> NEWBIE ROUTINE <——- Important Newbie Info I gotta say…I ain’t write that. I only wrote a starter piece on what a Newbie probably should do and linked it. I certainly didn’t write the iconic “Newbie Routine” though…I may write one now that you mention it. Unless, you read one of my routines and tried it? *confused*

Mentally, organizing what it is you’re doing for PE will work better and get you more consistent results. It also will cost you less money in the long run. I’m glad I could help you. But you have to make the time and effort to help yourself in a meaningful way. That looks like a conclusion you’ve come to.

Excellent work.

LOL way too funny

Oops. Yes, that’s the one. I thought you had written it, so apologies to whomever did write it. Thank you for the clarification.

(Update: I took a nap this afternoon and woke up with awesome wood, so this morning’s absence of an erection appears to have been a temporary setback. Now, onward to a few weeks decon, rest and preparation for a more structured PE program.)