Another Round of PE

Did the newbie routine for 3 weeks. No gains.
Took a week off due to soreness and sensitivity from stretching too long.

Started my 3rd week of pump and release.

5 min stretch.
Pump 1 min level 1, then 1 min level 2, then 1min level 3.
Pump at level 7 for 4 min then back down to level 6 for 2 min then 1 min level 5.

Week 4 Pump and Release

Day 4

90% packed the 1.5 inch cylinder and pumped length of 18 cm.
Packing occurred after backing down from level 7.
Got meatus swelling, took an extra day off.

Have you done PE in the past or this your first time ever?