Big Al, the Lead Trainer at MaleEnhancementCoach.com, gives an in depth male enhancement interview with Ruwan of Ruwando.com. Check out the four-part video series below.
Big thanks to Ruwan for hosting this interview!
Turtling: Is it Normal? & Fatigue with the Jelq-Free Routine -Ask the Experts
Big Al, of MaleEnhancementCoach.com, answers questions about turtling and fatigue problems with the jelq-free routine, in this Ask the Experts article.
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Q. I’ve noticed when I run or workout in the gym my penis seems to shrivel up!…
…Is this turtling normal? Is there something I should be doing to counter this?
Big Al: It’s typical to note a temporary retraction of the penis during intensive physical exercise. This is a completely normal phenomenon as blood is drawn to the extremities during intensive exercise. During physical training it wouldn’t be feasible to do anything to counter this, but a light stretching or jelqing session- or even a hot soak performed immediately after your physical training should help to restore penile circulation. (https://gaia-restaurants.com/)
Turtling may also be aggravate by stimulant use. If you use strong stimulants prior to your physical training workout this may contribute to the phenomenon- even well after your session has ended.
Q. I recently started your Jelq Free routine doing the minimum number of reps recommended. I’ve been using my ADS after training…
…but I appear to be more fatigued than ever! Can you recommend something different for my training so I don’t get so fatigued?
Big Al: Unless one has extreme turtling or are employing an All Day Stretcher (ADS) as the mainstay of a routine- or one is extremely advanced/condition and can benefit from a relatively large training load, a workout should be taxing enough to allow for full rest after a session.
Even if passive, an ADS can push one into overtraining if they’re already training at their limit. I suggest spending a few weeks establishing a baseline with the Jelq Free routine as is. If you still feel you can use a greater challenge then you have several options:
- Accelerate the rate of rep increases per session or
- Switch to more intense exercises or
- Increase the frequency of your training (add more training days per week) or
- Implement the ADS
Selective Performance Anxiety/ Kegel Thrusts: Ask the Experts
Big Al, of MaleEnhancementCoach.com, answers questions about erection quality problems with the lights on and male incontinence, in this Ask the Experts article.
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Q. I’m a borderline ED client who does OK for the most part but penetration gives me some trouble…
…I’m about 50/50 on performance when it comes to PIV sex and if I don’t have lots of foreplay beforehand then I know I’ll have problems. Help!
Big Al: First- by your own admittance you allude to there being a psychogenic component to your issue. Unless your partner is extremely loose, there’s no physical reason why you should be experiencing this problem. That being said, your complaint is a common one and rooted in selective performance anxiety. Positive affirmation exercises performed daily should be a part of your mental training- as well as emotional visualization exercises performed during edging/Stop and Starts and Kegels.
Engaging in lots of foreplay is always a good idea (unless you’re after a “quickie”), and until you feel you’ve mastered your issue this would be a good way of keeping up your performance.
In addition to the affirmation and visualization techniques mentioned above, you can perform a specific type of movement I call the “Kegel Thrust”. During your edging/Stop and Starts (or sexual activity) perform a Kegel and focus on simulating penetration to the best of your ability. FEEL the hardness of your penis as you thrust, and perform some reps where you penetrate deeply and can feel yourself fully erect starting from the root of your penis. You should also vacillate between these deep thrust techniques and simulating penetrating with emphasis on the dorsal portion of your penis by pulling your penis slightly towards your feet (if you’re in a reclined position) to put extra emphasis on the PC muscles as you perform.
This particular movement is best performed in spurts during your edging exercises, but do NOT Kegel continuously throughout your edging sessions as this in and of itself can lead to problems. Specifically, men who take up the habit of Kegeling constantly during edging and/or sex often find they HAVE TO continue to do so just to remain erect due to a negative conditioning effect.
Penis Hanging Questions: Ask the Experts
Big Al, of MaleEnhancementCoach.com, answers questions about penis hanging, in this Ask the Experts article.
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Q. I’ve been thinking of starting weight hanging…
…and would like to consider all options. What hanger do you think would be best to start with?
Big Al: Hanging offers excellent benefits- the tension is constant and can be kept up as long as is needed, and the work is “hands free”. The usual limitations will depend on your conditioning and in the type of device you use.
If you’re very new to hanging and on a budget, making your own device might be a good first step. You can view instructions for creating such a device- along with a training routine here: http://thebiohacker.com/forums/penis-devices-forum/2821-make-penis-weight-hanger-routine.html
The more traditional hanging devices like the BIB can be used with good effects, but preparation and testing for using this device are a must. One has to adapt to the wear of the device, and even in the case of moderate weights extra padding is usually required.
There’s also the newer vacuum type devices like the LG Hanger (PEGym members save $10 by using coupon code PEGYM). This device not only bypasses the limitations of other hanging devices by eliminating constriction, but it can even foster greater glans size!
Do your research and give the above some thought before you make your purchase.
Q. Hi Al, I been hanging and I notice in my training…
…when I pick up the pace towards the end of the cycle with more time and weight I seem to lose steam. I don’t want to cut back on the reps, but my EQ starts to suffer. My first few weeks go really well though. I’m training on average 4 1/2 days a week. Please advise.
Big Al: Hanging more than 4 days a week can be wearing for someone unless they’re extremely conditioned. You might try reducing the frequency of your training as follows:
Weeks 1&2: 5 days a week
Weeks 3&4: 4.5 days per week
Weeks 5&6: 4 days per week
The gradual decrease in frequency should allow you to get more recovery time.
Emotional Visualization: Ask the Experts
Big Al, of MaleEnhancementCoach.com, answers a question about emotional visualization for training, in this Ask the Experts article.
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Q. I have a really hard time focusing on the emotional visualizations part of training…
…Distractions then frustration kicks in and I just lose all hardness. I get bored very easily too. Is there something I can do to make my training sessions better?
Big Al: If you want to MAXIMIZE your male enhancement training gains here’s the most essential advice:
First, your mind state- male enhancement training does NOT work well when you engage negative emotions like fear or self-loathing. The penis doesn’t operate well under negative emotional conditions. When you begin your exercises clear your mind. Sometimes picturing a field of white light can be useful. Focus solely on the tactile sensations you’re inducing. At the same time attempt to emote a feeling of confidence and being unencumbered. Inducing [at least] a neutral mind state so you can focus on emoting confidence and a feeling of being unencumbered will maximize your immediate EQ. If your mind starts to drift then take a deep breath and mentally re-center yourself.
Second, make it a goal over time to raise your EQ as high as possible- even beyond the levels needed for proficiency in sexual performance. The higher your EQ, the more tissue expansion you’ll get. At the very least you’ll need to keep increasing your EQ in the same proportion as your size gains in order to merely maintain the same level of functioning.
Third, log all of your training details so you’ll ensure regular reviews and ask questions when you have them. While I review all active standard client
journals every few weeks, I can review your journal at anytime. Keep a log also makes you accountable.
As far as boredom- remember why you’re training in the first place. Develop the mental discipline to understand that work is required for progress. Also understand that training time is “you” time. Learn to train distraction-free and love your training. If you repeat the habit often enough you’ll develop the necessary discipline to train successfully.
This is something which may take some getting used to but once you turn the corner on this procedure you’ll realize the great benefits to be had.