Fit - Going smaller without going purple

[Sticky073]

Hi everyone. I have a MM Jailbird, and have been struggling with comfort, especially when aroused. I've read a lot of other posts trying to get a good idea of the culprit, but can't quite figure out what aspect of the device needs to be fixed. So, here's yet another post regarding proper fit.

The problem is blood flow to my lads. When I first got the device (dimensions below), it felt fairly loose, and traveled a lot when aroused, permitting a pretty full erection. No discomfort issues, but definitely a bit... floppy. This was with a 2" ring, and I could pretty easily fit a few fingers under the ring, so I figured it was too large.

Thus, I reduced the ring size by 1/8", made it oval, and also reduced the gap to 1/4" to prevent it from moving out so far. This appears to have been too much; the new base ring cuts off bloodflow and makes my balls turn dusky, or even purple when aroused. Not good! I've bent the post a bit so the gap at bottom is much wider, and now the cage is okay when flaccid, but I still get the dreaded purple/cold balls when aroused or at night.

So, questions for the wise community:
-- Is this more likely a gap issue, or a base ring issue?
-- I've noticed the cage diameter is a bit too roomy - there's a space of least 1/8", maybe even 1/4" when walking or cold. Is it possible the base ring and gap are just fine, but the cage is allowing too much of an erection in terms of width and turning the ring into a cock ring (i.e. cutting off blood flow)?
-- What level of discomfort should be tolerated as part of the breaking-in phase?

Dimensions:
-- Ring: 1.875" oval
-- Cage length: 2.75"
-- Cage diameter: 1.5"
-- Gap: 0.25" (though I've widened it back near 3/8" by bending the post)
-- Previous ring: 2" round

[TwistedMister]

Is this more likely a gap issue, or a base ring issue?

Well, now you know that you should change only one thing at a time when changing the fit of a device, because if you change more than one thing it's tough to say which change worked and which didn't.

However, it appears that you are getting pretty close to right. If your nuts aren't turning cold and purple when you aren't hard, then the ring isn't too tight. When you get aroused the blood flow is reduced so it is kind of expected that they may get cooler and darker- as long as there is no impediment to returning to the flaccid state then you are OK.

I've noticed the cage diameter is a bit too roomy - there's a space of least 1/8", maybe even 1/4" when walking or cold. Is it possible the base ring and gap are just fine, but the cage is allowing too much of an erection in terms of width and turning the ring into a cock ring (i.e. cutting off blood flow)?

There are two camps in this matter- some folks prefer to allow no space at all within the cage, with the thought that it keeps erections minimalized and therefore produces less discomfort. Others, such as myself, (being somewhat masochistic) find that the partial erection and discomfort that goes with it (and the inability to do anything with it) to be an erotic component that adds to the experience.

What level of discomfort should be tolerated as part of the breaking-in phase?

That depends on you. When you are flaccid there should be no discomfort at all, well, except for when you are cold and your nuts attempt to retreat to a warmer position- and this is when you find out if your gap is too big, when one or both nuts squeeze through it...or partly through, making your eyes cross and possibly some tears leaking out. It won't be as bad if the gap is right- a 'tightness' and possibly a bit of a 'burning' sensation.

With your current sizing, you may have an issue at night, where you may wake up from 3 to 5 times (more or less) due to nocturnal erection attempts. You may find it helpful to go and take a leak when this occurs. Eventually, as you become accustomed to it, you should find yourself only waking up twice or once in the morning (probably before your alarm clock goes off, unless you are in the habit of sleeping only a few hours).