Potentially useful mod for TLC-x

[Sheldon]

Have you ever had the piece that holds the bolt slip off around it? Well I have and I had this problem often, maybe it was a defect with my device maybe it wasnt, but I have had this mod for almost 9 months and I have had no trouble and not once has it slipped around the bolt. I simply wrapped a paperclip around the piece and the rod and made sure the sharp ends wouldnt poke me.

[eeeee]

I've done similar things to keep the cone retained, but I suggest using a rubber band instead, wrapped multiple times if necessary. It's less likely to damage the device or you.

[parsecskin]

I'm not sure exactly what your issue is and what you're trying to prevent. I have had issues with the retaining cone slipping, so I devised a rubber grommet to prevent this problem. See pics.

[Sheldon]

The problem I was having, was that while tugging the metal loop that wrapped around the bolt that holds tension would et knocked off the bolt quite easily. I have had no problem with device damage I could always reverse it but I have no desire to. That rubber grommet is a great idea btw!
Edit: the bolt is called a collet!

[parsecskin]

That's odd. I've never had that problem. How much tension are you using? Is it uncomfortable? If so, that's too much. Also are you sure you're getting the device on evenly all the way around?

[urethramaster]

I'm not sure exactly what your issue is and what you're trying to prevent. I have had issues with the retaining cone slipping, so I devised a rubber grommet to prevent this problem. See pics.

Where can one buy a rubber grommet?

[parsecskin]

Where can one buy a rubber grommet?

Any local hardware store. They're real cheap. You may have to grind down the thickness of it so it fits just right. I used a belt sander. You want it to be snug when the device is not under external tension and a little loose when it is. This also helps in evening up the skin once you get the device on. Your skin doesn't slip out as abruptly.
I didn't know you got cut later in life. How old were you? How long did it take for you to realize that being cut sucks?

[Sheldon]

My tension is fine i think just the pants I wear can be tight, and the metal holder was a bit loose on my device.

[parsecskin]

You mean the wire thing that's molded into the tugger body? That should not be loose. If it is you have a defective device. You should also wear loose fitting pants while wearing your device.

[urethramaster]

Any local hardware store. They're real cheap. You may have to grind down the thickness of it so it fits just right. I used a belt sander. You want it to be snug when the device is not under external tension and a little loose when it is. This also helps in evening up the skin once you get the device on. Your skin doesn't slip out as abruptly.
I didn't know you got cut later in life. How old were you? How long did it take for you to realize that being cut sucks?

Parsecskin, I got cut when I was 16. I had phimosis, so that was the "only" thing that they could do. Anyway, jump many years forward, and I am now in my early 20s. Simply put, I realized that I just didn't feel as much as I felt when I was younger. There were moments in my experimentation when I was younger when the feeling of my penis was just astounding. I realized only a year ago that I began comparing my current sensitivity to what it was like back then. I couldn't help myself, but I realized that my penis was just a dried up grape.

Anyway, I've been restoring for about five months now. I am making progress, and a lot of the sensitivity has come back. Things are better now.

[parsecskin]

Parsecskin, I got cut when I was 16. I had phimosis, so that was the "only" thing that they could do. Anyway, jump many years forward, and I am now in my early 20s. Simply put, I realized that I just didn't feel as much as I felt when I was younger. There were moments in my experimentation when I was younger when the feeling of my penis was just astounding. I realized only a year ago that I began comparing my current sensitivity to what it was like back then. I couldn't help myself, but I realized that my penis was just a dried up grape.

Anyway, I've been restoring for about five months now. I am making progress, and a lot of the sensitivity has come back. Things are better now.

It took you that long to realize, huh? The reason I ask is because a friend of mine's kid got cut 2 years ago at 15 because he was get to g teased in the locker room about his ant eater. Now he has been smoking weed and drinking like a fish, his grades have gone to shit and his parents can't figure out why. I wonder if this could be the reason. I'm sure he wasn't properly I formed about the consequences. Since I too was cut later in life I want to talk to him and see if he's having difficulty with this, but I don't quite know how to approach him. How receptive would you have been to this at 18 or so?

[mjwise]

I cannot believe someone would get circumcised in the year 2014 because someone teased them in a locker room. Getting something so permanent done for such a temporary situation! That boy needed counseling, not surgery.

As for the topic of this thread, I recommend the use of a key ring/valet ring for attaching a tugging strap instead of connecting it directly to the tugging handle. The key ring acts as a sort of universal joint that reduces twisting forces being applied during tugging and is more comfortable, in my experience.

[urethramaster]

It took you that long to realize, huh? The reason I ask is because a friend of mine's kid got cut 2 years ago at 15 because he was get to g teased in the locker room about his ant eater. Now he has been smoking weed and drinking like a fish, his grades have gone to shit and his parents can't figure out why. I wonder if this could be the reason. I'm sure he wasn't properly I formed about the consequences. Since I too was cut later in life I want to talk to him and see if he's having difficulty with this, but I don't quite know how to approach him. How receptive would you have been to this at 18 or so?

I can totally empathize with that kid. To be honest, I had my own rough patch when I was in high school. General depression mixed with weed use did not help.

I don't know why it took me a while to discover (I mean only about 5 years give or take), but I guess that for some time I actually wanted to be circumcised. I took it for granted, and I figured that girls would find me more attractive if I was cut, so I didn't protest too much. Looking back, I'm not upset with myself in any way, but I do miss having a foreskin.

I don't know what kinds of issues this kid is having in his life. I can't assume, and it may or may not have to do with his circumcision. I know that some folks are bothered by losing their foreskin more than others. I wasn't overly bothered by it, and still aren't that much, but it comes and goes. It honestly just sounds like he needs to talk to someone and get his feelings out in the open. I think at 18 I would be pretty receptive to foreskin restoration, but that is looking from the place of where I am now. It takes time for different men to realize this, and it took me a few years to realize that I missed my foreskin. Sometimes, you just forget.

However, I wouldn't assume that he is having a hard time BECAUSE of his foreskin. It's just hard to tell, and teens will naturally shy away from talking about those kinds of topics. I'd suggest at least starting by gaining his trust and getting him to understand that he can feel safe to talk with you. If you two are close and he opens up to you, you can just ask him whether his circumcision bothers him or not. If he says no, then it could be something else. If he says yes, you could help him get on his way (if he is interested) to foreskin restoration. High school can be a tough time. Believe me.

[parsecskin]

I can totally empathize with that kid. To be honest, I had my own rough patch when I was in high school. General depression mixed with weed use did not help.

I don't know why it took me a while to discover (I mean only about 5 years give or take), but I guess that for some time I actually wanted to be circumcised. I took it for granted, and I figured that girls would find me more attractive if I was cut, so I didn't protest too much. Looking back, I'm not upset with myself in any way, but I do miss having a foreskin.

I don't know what kinds of issues this kid is having in his life. I can't assume, and it may or may not have to do with his circumcision. I know that some folks are bothered by losing their foreskin more than others. I wasn't overly bothered by it, and still aren't that much, but it comes and goes. It honestly just sounds like he needs to talk to someone and get his feelings out in the open. I think at 18 I would be pretty receptive to foreskin restoration, but that is looking from the place of where I am now. It takes time for different men to realize this, and it took me a few years to realize that I missed my foreskin. Sometimes, you just forget.

However, I wouldn't assume that he is having a hard time BECAUSE of his foreskin. It's just hard to tell, and teens will naturally shy away from talking about those kinds of topics. I'd suggest at least starting by gaining his trust and getting him to understand that he can feel safe to talk with you. If you two are close and he opens up to you, you can just ask him whether his circumcision bothers him or not. If he says no, then it could be something else. If he says yes, you could help him get on his way (if he is interested) to foreskin restoration. High school can be a tough time. Believe me.

Yes it can be tough. It doesn't help the matter that his dad is cut and works in the healthcare industry as a nurse and believes the usual crap about circumcision. His mom was the one who insisted he remain whole when he was born. I have the sneaking suspicion that she was left out of the loop on this one.

[urethramaster]

Yes it can be tough. It doesn't help the matter that his dad is cut and works in the healthcare industry as a nurse and believes the usual crap about circumcision. His mom was the one who insisted he remain whole when he was born. I have the sneaking suspicion that she was left out of the loop on this one.

Yeah that makes sense. It's hard when there are such conflicting issues. I hope he gets better man. Hopefully, he is willing to open up to you.