Skin Stress Concentration (advanced methods):

I have found that in addition to using one of my other tugging methods, using a retaining ring or velcro strip pushing towards the body will increase the amount of tension on the outer skin.

Set Screw/Rubber Band Method:

With the Set screw or rubber band method, no straps are required. Wrap the velcro strip around the shaft tight enough so that the glans and pusher may not push through the velcro. This will concentrate the tension on the outer skin. Make sure to use the soft side of the velcro facing inwards.

Without the velcro strip, there is more skin from the base of the shaft to compensate for the tension of the device. The velcro strip makes the device pull the outer skin up, rather than pushing the inner skin inwards as much. Stress diagram for without the velcro is below.

Strap Tugging Method:

With the strap tugging method, I use a method that I call 'reverse tension'. It involves using straps to secure a ring of PVC fitting or velcro and push towards the body. This method will prevent the skin close to the base of the shaft from growing and will concentrate the tension on the shaft skin. This method requires two straps in addition to the tugging strap.



Directions:
1. Apply the ring then apply your device.
2. Use three 6" strips of athletic tape to create a place for the straps to attach.*
3. Put the tape inside the ring with the ring halfway up the strip of tape.
4. Bring the ends together and they'll stick together.
5. Using the straps, attach one end of the strap to one of the three pieces of tape.
6. Wrap the strap around your abdomen and secure the other end like in the photo below to increase the tension.

7. for the second strap, attach the strap to the last piece of tape and wrap the strap behind you to your back, over your shoulder and secure it on itself. 

*If using velcro for a ring, still use the tape as it will be easier to secure the straps to. Athletic tape can also be used as a ring. 

>The idea behind using both straps is to provide a balanced tension on all sides of the ring. If you've done everything correctly, your penis should be centered and have adequate tension on the ring. 

Notes (all methods):

1. Velcro is the better option usually because it can be removed easily in case of an erection or to urinate easier. 

2. Try different things for the ring. Strap method rings should be sturdy, rounded, and easily removed. Pusher method rings should be able to vary the size, soft, stretchable, and easily removed.  

3. Velcro rolls are available at Walmart in the electrical section for about $7.