Cyclinder too big?

I’ve been wondering if the cylinder I bought is too big. It’s recently come to my attention that I might have a slightly oversized tube, because I think I’m drawing too much scrotum into the tube to make up the difference. Each session usually ends with a feeling of being worked and expanded but I haven’t really noticed any significant improvements outside of this post session window. Could it be that since I’ve gone back to length work and rotation my girth work failry infrequently that the new length I’ve gained has caused my girth to decrease? It could just be that when I measured I wasn’t really super aroused and got a lower measurement than usual, but I’ve thought about this and I still think I might have a tube that is too big. I can say that it seems that my base seals well and is large enough to seal fairly tightly when I’m hairless, but the upper shaft just looks like there’s too much room. I’m probably being paranoid but it’s just a feeling I suppose.

It might help to know your erect dimensions as well as the dimensions of the cylinder in order to make this judgement. Plus I can’t really tell what you are doing when you are doing things “fairly infrequently”.

Results require dedicated consistency.

Well, tube dimensions are 10” x 2”. I measure out, most of the time, at 5.5” around and close to 7.75” erect length. I’ve been focused on gaining length here recently and have been going through cycles with length and rest, and have rotated onto girth work twice since I’ve started this new schedule. My length has increased significantly, while it seems that girth has decreased a bit. I’m not sure if this actually happens when you gain length exclusively, as I’ve never worked in this manner previously.

The good news is that you do have the correct size cylinder. Try to keep the lube off of your scrotum to help prevent it from being sucked into the cylinder when pumping up.

Millionman, you should check to see if the diameter of your cylinder is exactly 2 inches and not bigger, just an 1/8” larger and you’ll feel a significant difference. If it is exactly 2” and you’re still not happy, try a custom made cylinder at 1 15/16”. It might be best to use a cylinder size .5” (give or take a 16th of an inch) larger than your girth. I can vouch for the suggested size since I’m working with the same girth, and have had the best pumping sessions I’ve ever had coming down from a so-called 2” cylinder. I always had to use some sort of latex or silicone sleeve, and make sure I kept lube off the base of my dick, to assist with keeping my scrotum out before, but not now.

Just a thought, Could one slid inside a larger size tube with a clear tube which reduces the inside measurment?

And as you fill that you remove inside tube and just use tube.

That will work, but if you’re looking for precision, you may have a hard time finding the inner cylinder you need to fit inside the bigger one. Then there’s making sure it’s attached to the big one so your willy isn’t moving it.. AND that air isn’t escaping from such a setup (that would depend more on how big the host tube is though). I’ve actually considered this, but the aforementioned scenario for it to work kept me from bothering with it.

Now that I think about it, a proper padding of the inside of the cylinder would probably be best to keep the scrotum out if you don’t want the hassle of getting a custom fit cylinder.

It’s kind of weird. In the last few days I’ve included jelqing every other day and my girth has returned to about 5.75” at the base and 5.6” at the midshaft. I think I’ve been doing so much length work, and my erect length has gone up about .25” to 7.75”, that my blood vessels haven’t caught up yet. I have been doing girth work, with my pump, for 3-4 days every 3-4 weeks and that’s why I got concerned. I guess it is true that as you gain length your girth will decrease slightly. Has anyone else found this to be true? I used to think it was BS but I guess I can believe it.

Man, this is a really old thread but really instructive. I was still in college when I posted this question. This was really the start of year 2 for me and I was still working to find what would work for me then focusing on consistency in my routines. It’s pretty remarkable that I’ve been involved in this pursuit for nearly 20 years. No, I don’t have a 10ft long cock at this point but I have been able to reach nearly all of my goals and have done it with a range of concepts over that time. There’s no one single answer but consistency, plus persistence to always be better, is the key to success in any field of study or hobby.

I will also point out that it is essential to keep the lube off of your scrotum when pumping. Such a rookie mistake! Pumping definitely has it’s place and I think the benefits are significant in terms of improved circulation, flaccid hang, simultaneous growth, and sustainability. It’s pretty easy to do with a low learning curve, despite my struggles listed herein. I’ve found that using the pump + a vacuum extender + AutoXsleeves has led to some of my best and longest growth phases in years. I was a bit reluctant initially to revisit the pump but I have been pleasantly surprised and am hoping that this pattern will continue for a time. I’m still trying to hit my final girth goal but I’m closing in now and think getting there within a year is not too ambitious. When all is said and done I’ll likely finish up having hit 95% of my goals that I set back in 2003, which isn’t too bad. All achieved while traversing the challenges life has for all of us as we get older, which shows that it can be done even in difficult circumstances. Just put the time in, learn, and stay focused on the long-term success you desire for yourself.

Honestly don’t think cylinder size is relevant, despite what folks say. I’ve tried different sizes. I prefer what guys would say is “too big.” But in reality, the size of the cylinder isn’t what’s putting pressure on the penis. The vacuum is equal in every square inch of space, regardless of how many inches of space are above or beside the penis and what proportion the above to side space ratio is. If your pump was 10 inches by 2.5 inches, or 9 inches by 5 inches, the same amount of vaccum is throughout the entire chamber, exerting the same force on every side of the penis. Of course, if your personal trials and experience indicates you get better results with one size vs another, go with that.

It’s 16 years old - wow. Glad to see you’re reaching your goals.

Writing as one of the lucky ones with a turkey neck, cylinder size is pretty important to me. I bought a cylinder .25” larger, and it is a little much. I can use it, but only after spending some time and heat with the old cylinder, or it will suck my balls in. Using a sleeve helps a ton, but (now that there is more options) I believe going up 1/8” rather than 1/4” would have worked better. Everyone is different. I reckon what works for me isn’t what works for everyone. Side note - I haven’t asked my wife, but packing a 9x5 cylinder.. Would probably let me hear “nope” in about nine languages.

E: I couldn’t post a reply until I corrected spelling in the quote. So, vacuum isn’t actually what was posted. Just saying.

I don’t have an issue sucking my balls in the tube for some reason. I don’t use a sleeve, or a special cylinder, or lube, or anything.

Ive been using a 2.5 inch cylinder and at the beginning of the session I have PLENTY of room as I’m only around 5 inches girth (but more width than height of you know what I mean) but by the end of the session I’m packing 90% of the tube. I’m about a millimeter away from hitting the end of the cylinder now so when I upgrade to a larger cylinder I’ll probably go to 2.75 inch.

Have you considered going to a longer tube instead of wider? I don’t know your goals, so I’m just asking.

oh yes, I’m going to go longer, that’s the reason why I have to get a new tube - I just got to the end of the one I have now. It needs to be longer. But I’m debating the merits of going a bit wider too. I think I would, save I wonder how much the extra space between my IR pad outside the tube and my penis might decrease the depth and intensity of heating.