Couple of questions about pumping

I started pumping a few weeks ago. As I have been reading through different forms, I have a couple of questions. Will edema work against gains? When packing a tube, is that from edema? My tube came with a donut gasket . I can’t seal with and without it. And I have noticed some expansion mid-shaft. Is there anything I can do for base shaft expansion?

Since you are new, it’ll take some time for your cock to get accustomed to the pressure. What size cylinder do you have? Your base will catch up, but if you got a cylinder that’s too big, it will take much longer for things to even out. The cylinder should be no larger that 1/8”-1/4” than your base girth.

Regarding edema, it doesn’t work against gains but you should try to avoid excessive bloating when possible. Bloat helps once you fully pack a cylinder since it helps the pressure equalize more and pressure is focused more on the core.

I currently have a 2 in which is too big but I have a 1.75in on the way.

I’ve been pumping for 16 years. Started out with a 2 1/4” diameter tube that was way to big for my 4.75” girth.

Got nothing but fluid bloat. I went down to a 2” then eventually to a 1.75” tube that I now use all the time.

My girth has increased to 5.5” but I still use the 1.75” since I am more interested in length.

Even the 2” causes too much edema. Packing the 1.75” helps control the edema.

How long have you been using the 1.75

The fact that your tube requires a donut seal to make it work suggests that it is a flimsy tube and I am guessing you also have no pressure gage. Do you have a link that shows the type of pump you have?

It seals without the gasket. It was a one that I got to see if I like it. I have a new one ordered that is the right size. It’s a leluv 1.75x9 and it does have a guage. Just hope the new one don’t pull in any extra skin.

OK, LeLuv makes a good cylinder and with the pump and gauge, you have a professional set up.

Well over 10 years. 12 or 13?

If I could reach 7” NBPEL I would step up to the 2”.

Hey Tiny!

I have only been pumping for four years and increased my girth from 4.4” to 5.25” but did not see any length gains until I started using an extender and a three month stint of hanging.

Any reason you have shyed away from these devices?

Main thing I am wanting is girth. But a little length would be nice too. I have an extender but not to fond of it. I have thought of maybe hanging or using a strap. Not sure if it is a form of hanging.

I haven’t, I just never mentioned them.
I gained my 1/2” in length during a 3 month routine of hanging, pumping, ADS wrap, and overnight extender.
I don’t have the patience anymore for standing around with a weight between my legs. I use a bungee extender while sitting down reading or at the computer,
But have not seen any measurable length gains from years of doing that.