After 5 months, I'd think you'd be ready to go with using the Bathmate alongside your other exercises. I can't say with any certainty what gains were attributed to Bathmate since I used several different exercises when I had it as a part of my routine. I don't use the Bathmate much these days unless I'm pressed for time and still want to get in some form of pumping (I pump every single day).

Hey GTO,
Couple of questions, been doing PE for about 5 months now, noticed an initial gain (think it was due to EQ). My unit looks a bit bigger (more base girth, better hang, etc) I have been doing a ton of research on the bathe mate, I'm sure that you recommend it. However, how much of you're gains have been attributed to the mate? Also, do you think I should train more manually (been doing stretching about ten minutes, and jelqing 15 min) before I purchase? Or do you think using it along side a routine can enhance you're girth and length gains?