Here are some commonly asked Clamping questions and answers
Q1. It's often written that clamping is an advanced movement and that other methods should be tested first. Why is that?
A. Clamping is a very intense way of inducing primarily girth but also some length gains. The amount of force used in clamping is what gives it its advanced status. Consider that a mere penis ring stops blood from leaving the penis but still allows blood to go into the penis via the deeper arteries.
Clamping cuts off the flow of blood in or out and maintains blood in an effect similar to a tourniquet.
There's also the almost inevitable side effects as well as the increased risk of injury involved. If you're new to training, we suggest testing out more mild forms of girth training first- like Jelqing.
Q2. Can you elaborate on those side effects you mentioned?
A. Even under the best case scenarios, most trainers observe discoloration from clamping. This is usually due to a mild bruising effect that accumulates with constant wear. This effect can be tempered somewhat by performing the following after each clamping session:
The Firegoat Roll: Prevent & Correct Minor Discoloration (adapted from the old "PE Forums")
My favorite discoloration solution is called "the Firegoat Roll"-- Firegoat, a physical therapist, invented the method. This works very well for most people, but it sometimes does not work for those with a high haemorrhagic tendency.
How to do "The Firegoat Roll": Correct & Prevent Discoloring
Roll the penis in between your palms with a semi erect, erect, or flaccid penis after every form of PE you do for a few minutes. The results are instant, so you can stop doing the roll once the discoloration fades before your eyes. Don't worry if there is still some redness after a big workout because that goes away in time. The dark bruising should be gone though before you stop rolling. Don't be too rough; this is not a PE exercise, and this might not work on severe injuries (e.g. a massive bruise from bent clamps).
Correct Discoloring In the Circumcision Scar Area
Lightly pinch around the scar where the discoloring has occurred. This will help blood flow into the area and wash out the discoloration. In time the discoloration here will improve, although this tissue tends to retain a slight amount of discoloring that just can't be removed.
Firegoat's Explanation & More Details
Firegoat: "I just roll my penis between my palms after every session until the discoloration is gone, so although I get a fair bit while actually doing PE, my penis is still the colour nature intended, except around the circumcision line, which, although I usually 'pinch' it to get fresh oxygenated blood into the tissues is still a little darker than the surrounding tissue. The results are not instant with long term discolouration, but over time it works if you are consistent and use it every time you PE. I don't know about glans discolouration as I've never had it.
Post PE discolouration is primarily a histologic change caused by vasopermeability under pressure in the case of fairly light sustained PE, or in more 'aggressive' PE, by focal hemorrhage in the upper dermis (red spots), and (simple version) the firegoat roll works by manually squeezing the congested blood etc. out of the tissues.
It's possible that the roll won't work for someone with a high haemorrhagic tendency, for example in someone with thrombocytopaenia, which would cause fragile capillary walls. If you have tried the roll at different erection levels and pressures, and for long enough, and it genuinely isn't helping at all, it may be worth asking your GP for a Rumpel-Leede test."
Q3. How do I best prepare for my clamping session, and how can I best utilize it for maximum girth gains?
A. You should be sure to use adequate padding for the clamp. SILICONE SLEEVES are optimal for this- with 2 layers being sufficient in most cases. You might also use THERABAND or a Coban wrap.
Test out wearing the clamp for no more than 5 minutes in your first test. You should affix the device only after getting a 90% erection or better.
The first few sessions should be given over to mastering the wear of the clamp as well as the padding. Once you feel you've got it, you can work up to 15-20 minutes of continuous clamping.
Some also opt to perform various manual exercises during clamping to add even more intensity. This is something that can be tested only after you've developed sufficient mastery with the basic clamping instructions given above.
