Why Do You Practice PE In Spite of The Risks?

[Potentialwalrus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Potentialwalrus]

Im going preface this by stating I practice PE. 1 day on, one day off. It's worked a bit, I believe that your genitals are malleable objects that can expand.... and shrink.

But what are the long term effects of this alteration? Why are there so many people on the web who have mutilated their genitals unwilliningly?

I had ED for one month from PE. It was highly mental, And I came back. under modest practice it seems to be ok; and even work. I am larger now than before and I don't regret my journey, but at times I feel I'm dancing a fine line.

Am i just paranoid? I think it's important to consider the possible poor outcomes from time to time.

[Lucian Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lucian]

Hey walrus, are you asking why do we (the community) practice PE despite the risks inherit risks?

[Potentialwalrus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Potentialwalrus]

Hey walrus, are you asking why do we (the community) practice PE despite the risks inherit risks?

Pretty much, I know why I do it. But also, if love to hear arguments from vets who have been doing it for years on years. That would make me feel good.

[CUSP82 Administrator Admin of the Month Dec 2014PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close CUSP82]

I just love playing with my best friend and calling it exercise! It's a lot better than situps.

[MulejuiceMcQuaid Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MulejuiceMcQuaid]

The possibility of injury is always there, but most things in life carry the same risk. Lifting weights can be great for your health, but if you slip during a bench press you could crush your throat. Jogging is great cardio, but you could twist an ankle or get run over by a truck crossing the street. Similarly, PE is fantastic for your sexual health, but it's always possible for something to go wrong.

I never feel like I could permanently injure myself doing my routine, which is mostly vac hanging. If I did feel like that I think I would have stopped long ago. There are temporary cosmetic downsides to my routine like dry, calloused glans which can get out of hand if I don't practice preventative care like lotion and soaking. I'm very conscious to negative daily trade-offs like that, but my biggest catastrophic injury risk would be something like a fluid blister which I don't think will happen to me again after I've taken steps to prevent them, and wouldn't be the end of the world even if it did.

Jelqing though seems to carry more risk if done incorrectly but yields higher rewards too. Maybe I'm wrong about that, but it's the impression I get while lurking the forums. You'll have to get more responses from that group of PE'ers.

[closed291 Retired ModeratorPEGym Hero Member of the Month June 2016 Find all posts View Profile Close closed291]

Hey walrus, are you asking why do we (the community) practice PE despite the risks inherit risks?

Pretty much, I know why I do it. But also, if love to hear arguments from vets who have been doing it for years on years. That would make me feel good.

Note...Changed the title to this thread to be more clear on what you are asking, PW.

[Holm Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Holm]

I was very worried when I started off that I would somehow injure myself, but I never had any serious issues doing PE, although I've had some minor discomforts at times. I am not really worried I could harm myself nowadays, as I know what my penis can handle and what precautions to take (primarily; always heat up before strenuous exercises, don't go into the realm of pain, and don't choke your penis till it turns blue).

For me, it is very hard to give up PE, despite the small risk involved, as I've already experienced what sex feels like with a girth of 6 inches. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to cement it, and went back down to my current 5.75" MEG. It isn't a bad size, by any means, but it would feel like a great disappointment and waste of time if I were to give up now. After I've reached the 6" girth mark, I'll reevaluate the pros and cons of pushing for more gains.

[Big Al AdministratorPEGym EditorMale Enhancement Coach Rep.PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Big Al]

As long as one doesn't have any pre-existing conditions and takes their time to condition themselves properly- and is careful with rep additions and intensity levels- then the risk of injury for this type of training is quite low.

[Lucian Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lucian]

As long as one doesn't have any pre=-existing conditions and takes their time to condition themselves properly- and is careful with rep additions and intensity levels- then the risk of injury for this type of training is quite low.

Al, with much respect, I do not believe you answered his question. Unless your implied answer is "I eliminate the risk through proper precautions and progressive exercises". I read your reply as advice, not an answer.

It may could just be because you give advice all day and most don't ask for personal answers, just advice lol

[Big Al AdministratorPEGym EditorMale Enhancement Coach Rep.PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Big Al]

Al, with much respect, I do not believe you answered his question. Unless your implied answer is "I eliminate the risk through proper precautions and progressive exercises". I read your reply as advice, not an answer.

It may could just be because you give advice all day and most don't ask for personal answers, just advice lol

Not a problem

The question was already answered in a very succinct manner prior to my reply. My post was more of an instructional than a direct reply. Research and care should ensure one is able to take up this type of training with minimal risk.

My reply would be: Risks are inherent in all physical activities. The "cost to benefit" ratio very much favors the risk, IMO.

[bigplayre Senior Member Member of the Month June 2019 Find all posts View Profile Close bigplayre]

Like what Big Al said, many areas in life there are cost/benefit ratios. I do PE because I've had low self-esteem about my size for a long time, also I enjoy the concept of self-improvement and applying it in any area in life. When I found out about PE it made me feel like I could boost my confidence through consistency, hard work, and achievement. To me the difference my PE goals would make would boost my overall confidence and quality of life to the point where it's an investment that is completely worth it.

[Light Metal Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Light Metal]

Definitely going to be in the minority here, but I've never thought about these risks while doing PE nor have I ever believed that I would hurt myself. In the thirteen months I've done PE, I've had one niggle--when I first started to jelq doing the JP90 routine, I found the overhand grip to be more effective and in my excitement, I jelqed a little too hard and ended up with a swollen vein or something. That went away after four to five days, and I've been injury-free ever since.

Sure, I've only ever performed manual exercises (as I understand it, manual exercises, arguably, carry the lowest risks of injuries versus the use of devices), but I've always been safe with my exercises and not once have I ever nurtured a concern that I'd hurt myself while doing them.

[Nightforce Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nightforce]

Personally, I've always had an issue with my size. One, from a lack of enough partners to get a sense of adequacy, and two, mis-information about what is normal due to porn. So I do PE to gain a little more and feel if I fall in the "above average" category on most of the surveys, then I should at least fall within an acceptable "normal" size with the real population as a whole.

About the risk, well, any "exercise" can and does involve risk. Weight lifting - tearing muscles, dropping weights on your feet, etc, etc. Running - shin splints, torn muscles, trip and fall, etc, etc., so PE, just like all other exercise, try and minimize the risks while making gains.

[Potentialwalrus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Potentialwalrus]

Great responses, happy this blew up.

I was previously content with my size, but only wanted to change it once I was compared / found out I could. Ever since it’s been an addiction.

I have hurt myself, but the anxiety is what really messed me up and gave me ED. Now that I understand overtraining I feel I’m in a better realm mentally.

However... I started doing mini ULI squeezes during my sessions only after a month of conditioning, have minor soreness from time to time, which prompted me to post such a thing.

Despite that, I saw my BPEL at 7.25 this morning. Shit that’s a crazy feeling

[Potentialwalrus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Potentialwalrus]

Personally, I've always had an issue with my size. One, from a lack of enough partners to get a sense of adequacy, and two, mis-information about what is normal due to porn. So I do PE to gain a little more and feel if I fall in the "above average" category on most of the surveys, then I should at least fall within an acceptable "normal" size with the real population as a whole.

About the risk, well, any "exercise" can and does involve risk. Weight lifting - tearing muscles, dropping weights on your feet, etc, etc. Running - shin splints, torn muscles, trip and fall, etc, etc., so PE, just like all other exercise, try and minimize the risks while making gains.

Go by studies man, if you care about everyone’s opinion you will go mad (which I’m a hypocrite for saying)