Tugging Safety

Tugging must be done in a safe yet effective manner. Here are my tips for tugging.

1. Tug about 12 hours a day, 5 days a week
2. Use a reasonable amount of tension - You should feel the tension but it should not be painful.
3. Make sure your pusher is soft and pliable (TLC Tugger body recommended)
4. Adjust the tension throughout the day if it becomes too much or too little
5. If the tape fails for some reason, you may be using too much tension
6. Rubber bands should be adjusted so that they can accommodate partial erections
7. Release tension during an erection when possible.
8. DO NOT wear these devices overnight
9. Use a tugging method that will stretch the area of the skin just above the circumcision scar so as to hide the scar over time
10. Start tugging in the morning so that you have time to dial in the tension before you go to work. This way, you'll avoid frequent trips to the restroom to adjust the device.
11. It is worth investing in a tension scale to see exactly how much tension you are applying. these are available on amazon for about $10-$30. All you need is one that measures up to about 5 pounds. Recommended tension is between .75lb and 1.5lb
12. To measure tension with the rubber band method, use a "push" type scale to push the pipe into the device. Hold the pipe in place and mark the pipe where the ideal spot is. Apply the rubber bands
13. To measure tension with the set screw method, use a small scale to push against the pipe until the tension is adequate. Mark on the pipe where to stop pushing and tighten the set screw