I've been thinking about getting into hanging but the skin on my glans is quite sensitive and I don't think it could withstand multiple pounds of force subjected upon it with a vacuum style hanging system. I already use a penimaster pro which my glans can tolerate at ~800 grams of pull for multiple hours, but I believe I'm reaching a point of diminishing returns (already logged 1000+ hrs), hence my interest in hanging with higher force. I've never used a compression style device before (i.e. like the bib, total man, or p-hanger). How do these compare with a vacuum system like the LG hanger for instance? Pros, cons? I imagine compression style systems may cause reduced blood flow distal to the site of compression, like a noose-style extender, so there's a higher risk of serious injury if one isn't paying close attention. Of the compression-style hanging systems, which one would you recommend? Or is the compression approach fundamentally flawed? Thanks!
I've talked about the pro's & con's of each type of device and the systems themselves probably more than anyone on this forum. I've gotten into hot water for it, so I want to be as careful as possible with my explanation.
I like to break things down by listing positive attributes and negative traits.
Compression clamps have a very steep learning curve and come with a variety of negative traits. That being said there are still guys who use them and get results. I believe they are a small minority within the PE community.
Because they clamp onto your penis they cut off circulation, which is why the wear time is very limited. Having personally tested one for a couple weeks I can attest to the uncomfortable feeling. I started with 3 lbs for 15 minutes and was literally gritting my teeth while watching the clock. I don't think I'm alone on that, as I hear and read plenty of men sharing the same experience. I don't know about you, but I'm not into pain, I want my PE experience to be enjoyable and not view it as a masochistic chore.
The other negative traits are excessive skin stretch, potential nerve damage and ED for a significant period of time.
So what about vacuum based hanging devices? There's positives and negatives with them too. However vacuum hanging is very comfortable provided you have a properly fitting chamber. Vacuum hanging also allows you to have a much longer hang session, which if done with the correct amount of weight will yield fatigue that produces growth. Because you can hang for a longer duration you don't have to do multiple sets, and the need to go continually heavier can be avoided.
The one big negative side effect is the potential blister. Anyone who's had a nasty blister will tell they're no fun. They take time to heal up from and they will re-occur if you don't learn from your mistakes and recognize the warning sign. The good news is they are completely avoidable. So what are the mistakes that will cause a blister? The main one is not allowing yourself time to build tissue conditioning. Nobody gets a sun tan the first day of summer, it takes time for your skin to become conditioned to daily exposure. Same holds true with your hands, if you're a desk jockey and decide to chop down that tree in your backyard this weekend, you'll have blisters on your palms when your done. Your hands are not conditioned for that work load.
To prevent blisters don't start with too much weight! This isn't a contest, so I recommend no more than 3 lbs. and no more than one hour hang time.
Use a system that has a hand pump with vacuum gauge. These vacuum based devices that utilize bulb, mouth or one of those siphon type plungers to extract the vacuum often lead to using way too much vacuum. This is another cause that will promote a blister. Knowing how much vacuum is appropriate to use is essential to having trouble free & enjoyable hang sessions. The last blister prevention recommendation is to tune into the red flag warning that one is about to form. The warning signal is a tingly / itchy sensation on the tip of your penis. It can be somewhat subtle if you're distracted or not paying attention. But once you learn to recognize it and stop your hang session immediately you'll never get another blister.