Are you Ad"Dick"ted to PE?

[10&Then]

Hello, my name is Q.L., and I'm an addict.

I'm trying to maintain while being on this recommended break from my fellow PE'ers, but it’s rough. Can someone explain to me why "3" months is the recommended time? I know that's it's going to benefit me in the long run if I follow directions, but I've learned so many new techniques, and I'm anxious to try them. I've been on break every since 01/23/06, and I'm not supposed to start again until 04/23/06. I'M GOING CRAZY!!! :sm33 I feel like I'm cheating my pecker out of great things.

[turtle]

Granted I have been at this a little longer than you have, but I know what you are saying. Basically accept a break for what it is, and don' t worry about it. I waited a lot onger than you have to take a break. I don't buy 3 months as a time, what I but is what you need as far as you own time. One of those things that you need to figure out as anj individual.
turtle

[Lorenzo_91]

What's going on, why are you on a break if you don't mind me asking?

[10&Then]

What's going on, why are you on a break if you don't mind me asking?

De-conditioning. It's recommended while you're training. Your penis has a way of becoming to tough, or unresponsive to anything. So in order to break down that barrier, it's best to let it heal and de-condition, so when you attempt training again, you'll have a better response.

Granted I have been at this a little longer than you have, but I know what you are saying. Basically accept a break for what it is, and don' t worry about it. I waited a lot onger than you have to take a break. I don't buy 3 months as a time, what I but is what you need as far as you own time. One of those things that you need to figure out as anj individual.
turtle

Turtle: Somehow I knew you were going to say something like that. I'm just venting man, I'm not all that serious. I know the break will turn out to be a good thing in the end.

-Q.L.:D

[VITAL]

so 3 month break is recommended? after how long of PE?

[10&Then]

so 3 month break is recommended? after how long of PE?

3 on, 3 off. I've even heard people say that they go for 3 months, and then take 6 months off.

[vporter]

How long should you exercise before you take a break? Also Big Al mentioned that he gives himself a massive workout just one day a week and rest the other days. When should one get to that point or is it up to individual. I know most of us use the 3 & 1 and 2 &1 but could one do just once a week to get same results.

[bULL]

I could be wrong, but I don't think Big Al isn't trying to gain anymore from PE he is just maintaining what he already has.

[vporter]

Here is a quote just submitted by Big Al in another theread. "Though a lot of us wish otherwise, the penis is a relatively small organ compared to say, the thighs or the liver. Each Monday, I totally blast my entire lower body in less than 1 hour. I mean I blast it so hard that I don't need to train it directly for another week! It needs that time to recuperate and GROW! Now, I've stated my opinion on the whole "penile breakdown" theory, and that just further proves my point- I cannot fathom how some of you guys are training your penis for hour after hour EACH day! It's amazing that we're not seeing more injury posts on this forum!"

Notice he did not say he was just maintaing in his quote. He stated that once a week should be enough so my original questions above asking when do we reach this point still remains unanswered.

[Jareth]

I have heard of people taking breaks, but never did I read it anywhere that it is necessary. As a matter of fact when I just slack from exercising I notice a change, such as weaker erection, and a loss of sexual drive. You guys go ahead and take your breaks I"ll continue to exercise, and grow.

[DJMIKE]

i to have had to take a break from my PE through a foreskin problem that i have, that comes and goes ( dr, treated with cream ) so i carn't do anything when it is present.
so i have to let it heal with time. so yes i know it is fough for us, when we want to get on with it. but i have noticed the benefit of not doing it as well. i am now back on the peogram at the present, so i will see how it goes. good luck to all
DJMIKE.

[DJMIKE]

i to have had to take a break from my PE through a foreskin problem that i have, that comes and goes ( dr, treated with cream ) so i carn't do anything when it is present.
so i have to let it heal with time. so yes i know it is rough for us, when we want to get on with it. but i have noticed the benefit of not doing it as well. i am now back on the peogram at the present, so i will see how it goes. good luck to all
DJMIKE.

[Momo]

3 months is excessive. And I do not believe in deconditioning. Rather, increase the intensity of the workload. Maybe twice a year I take 3 WEEKS off, but any more than that and you're just regressing.

[falcon]

Looks like everyone has their own thoughts on the subject so I'll throw in!

After a few years of PE I find it impossible to keep up, let alone intensify my PE program. I found that working hard for 4 months then taking 3 months off works well for me and I keep gaining without killing myself.

When I went at it like crazy, not taking breaks the gains I got just weren't worth all the sweat and time.

I'm a believer in long breaks.

Falcon

[VITAL]

3months off jus seems like a long time...i was thinking mayb 3months on and 1 month off

but it seems like 3months off is the way to go

[10&Then]

Well actually my girth hasn't decreased, but it looks like it's INCREASED in size! I haven't measured yet, but when I do pick back up with the workouts, I'll measure then. I'm sure the breaks are working for me. We all can have an opinion on the matter, but our opinions really can't match up to veterans who have been through this already. Part of the reasons as to why I posted this was for some insight for those who haven't considered taking breaks. All the working out might have a damaging affect, rather than a positive. The body needs time to heal. Just think of it as if your penis was your car with brand new tires, if you keep driving on those tires every day, you'll eventually wear them down to the thread (especially if you drive like me:rolleyes: ).

I honestly believe that when I return to PE, I'll gain faster than others who don't take breaks. I'm increasing the workout load, and now I know my pecker is up for the challenge instead of being a newbie to all of this and injuring myself in the process.

My new toolbox includes:

1. A Bib Hanger (I don't have it yet falcon, but I'm finally about to buy one)
2. My Extender
3. Ball rings (To bust the Turkey neck, and not only that, but I want to make sure that I'm getting the "tunica" in the workout, and not just skin).
4. Power Jelq device
5. Growth Hormone
6. Horny Goat Weed
7. L-Arginine
8. C-Clamp
9. And finally, a pack of Cock rings that vary in size. (3 pack)


Big things are getting ready to happen, I guess the only thing we can do is wait and see who gains what faster.:sm22

[Dazzlingdaz3]

WOW!!

Go Q.L.

Thats a serious arsenal you have there, Can't wait to see how you go when you get back into it ;)

Cheers
Daz

[10&Then]

WOW!!

Go Q.L.

Thats a serious arsenal you have there, Can't wait to see how you go when you get back into it ;)

Cheers
Daz

Someone had to try and compete with you Penis god:sm24 , I guess that had to be me. :sm29

[Dazzlingdaz3]

LMAO :sm29

Good luck with it mate ;)

Cheers
Daz

[Momo]

Looks like everyone has their own thoughts on the subject so I'll throw in!

After a few years of PE I find it impossible to keep up, let alone intensify my PE program. I found that working hard for 4 months then taking 3 months off works well for me and I keep gaining without killing myself.

When I went at it like crazy, not taking breaks the gains I got just weren't worth all the sweat and time.

I'm a believer in long breaks.

Falcon

IMO, that sounds like a 2-phase cycle; of under-training, and then over-training. Falcon, from what I've read, I don't think you're getting all the gains you should be, compared to the work you're putting in. I've made some pretty nice gains in the past year, and quite frankly, haven't really been working that hard - relatively speaking. I think (from what I've read) that my philosophy is more along the lines of Big Al's... with the (relatively) long, intense workouts, and lower frequency than what most seem to follow. And for beginners, lower intensity & higher frequency is good... as they slowly build up their conditioning. But, once you achieve a high level of conditioning, then you enter the advanced level, where you should change the routine. However, what we're talking about here, is getting to the edge of that advanced level, chickening out, walking away from it, and sacrificing all that hard-earned conditioning, as if you just want to stay a journeyman PE-er forever. And for most, who only use the natural (hands) method of exercise, that may actually be a necessity by default... but for you - someone that uses devices, I'm surprised you take that approach. But, like you said, to each their own. :)

[wcaldrichjr]

I have a hard time believing that you need 3 months off of PEing. I could see taking a month off just like days, 3 days on 1 day off with maybe a 2 month off 1 time a year but I would think 30 days off would be plenty of time for the penis to "forget" the training. Or if you go off for 3 months I definitely would still stretch it in the shower and do some very simple exercises in the shower just to keep it in shape a little. Has anyone fully done the 3 month off thing and found it useful?????

[Momo]

^Yeah, actually. In 2002, I had a pretty unmotivated year. I'd say I took some considerable time off - not because I planed to, but because I just wasn't motivated (I was depressed, in all reality). But, I soldiered on, doing exercises, but they were few and far inbetween often times. Essentially, I had all kinds of recovery time. Then, I'd get into a good motivation spell...it'd last a few weeks, then it would wear off and I'd be exercising like once every 3 or 4 weeks, for a couple of months.

Didn't make a single d@mn gain the whole time. I was pretty much doing what these guys are talking about... inadvertenly. Result? I was on the ultimate...... plateau.... :(

2004 was an decent year... made a little progress. But, early 2005 I took the bull by the horns, haven't let go since, and I made gains like never before.

3 months off... is probably healthy to do every now and then. Sure. It's natural. But to be on a constant cycle of taking that much time off... nah... not very productive.

[Stanko]

Well actually my girth hasn't decreased, but it looks like it's INCREASED in size! I haven't measured yet, but when I do pick back up with the workouts, I'll measure then. I'm sure the breaks are working for me. We all can have an opinion on the matter, but our opinions really can't match up to veterans who have been through this already. Part of the reasons as to why I posted this was for some insight for those who haven't considered taking breaks. All the working out might have a damaging affect, rather than a positive. The body needs time to heal. Just think of it as if your penis was your car with brand new tires, if you keep driving on those tires every day, you'll eventually wear them down to the thread (especially if you drive like me:rolleyes: ).

I honestly believe that when I return to PE, I'll gain faster than others who don't take breaks. I'm increasing the workout load, and now I know my pecker is up for the challenge instead of being a newbie to all of this and injuring myself in the process.

My new toolbox includes:

1. A Bib Hanger (I don't have it yet falcon, but I'm finally about to buy one)
2. My Extender
3. Ball rings (To bust the Turkey neck, and not only that, but I want to make sure that I'm getting the "tunica" in the workout, and not just skin).
4. Power Jelq device
5. Growth Hormone
6. Horny Goat Weed
7. L-Arginine
8. C-Clamp
9. And finally, a pack of Cock rings that vary in size. (3 pack)


Big things are getting ready to happen, I guess the only thing we can do is wait and see who gains what faster.:sm22

Sounds like you have an arsenal of WMD's. Be careful or the neo-cons will invade your house.LOL

I'm planning on doing a full 6-month routine to climatize myself with the workouts that PH has up on their site then taking a 3 month break. After that 3-month break I'll be customizing wokouts and routines accordingly. I figure I'll have a good grasp of the exercised and what works best for me.

I started in January, haven't missed a day or repitition yet.

I'm on the intermediate 20 min routine now, and I feel great. Actually feel fantastic.

Do the vets here think that's a good plan or should I consider throwing in a break before the 6 months are up?

Thanks in advance.

[Dazzlingdaz3]

Sounds like you have an arsenal of WMD's. Be careful or the neo-cons will invade your house.LOL

I'm planning on doing a full 6-month routine to climatize myself with the workouts that PH has up on their site then taking a 3 month break. After that 3-month break I'll be customizing wokouts and routines accordingly. I figure I'll have a good grasp of the exercised and what works best for me.

I started in January, haven't missed a day or repitition yet.

I'm on the intermediate 20 min routine now, and I feel great. Actually feel fantastic.

Do the vets here think that's a good plan or should I consider throwing in a break before the 6 months are up?

Thanks in advance.

Hi Stanko,
Just a quick response to your Q. I think that most of us tend to get our initial gains in around 3 - 4 months before the inevitable plateau sets in and it becomes a hard slog to coax each millimetre. I think your 6 month plan then break, could possibly have merit, as long as you have reached a plateau.

Good luck and keep us informed ;)

Cheers
Daz

[Stanko]

Hi Stanko,
Just a quick response to your Q. I think that most of us tend to get our initial gains in around 3 - 4 months before the inevitable plateau sets in and it becomes a hard slog to coax each millimetre. I think your 6 month plan then break, could possibly have merit, as long as you have reached a plateau.

Good luck and keep us informed ;)

Cheers
Daz

Will do, I'm also going to throw in extra stretch exercises in also to maximize this point in training. From what I gather, that's when everyone got their big gains, so I'll take advantage of it and get the length I want.

Many thanks and take care.

[ironman69]

I too have been on a 3 month break. Last time I did the exercises + Prosolution pills was around mid-January and I'm hoping to get back on again. I first started PE in the begining of October of last year, then took the break.

I'm just wondering when I do the exercises again should I start slow? and for how long?

Becuase I worked my way to 300 jelqs and threw in a few advanced exercises (slammers, ferraris, ulis etc.) and a good amount of stretches.

Do you guys think if I just do half the jelqs it would be fine? Or just go back to the routine as if I never took the break?

[Dazzlingdaz3]

I too have been on a 3 month break. Last time I did the exercises + Prosolution pills was around mid-January and I'm hoping to get back on again. I first started PE in the begining of October of last year, then took the break.

I'm just wondering when I do the exercises again should I start slow? and for how long?

Becuase I worked my way to 300 jelqs and threw in a few advanced exercises (slammers, ferraris, ulis etc.) and a good amount of stretches.

Do you guys think if I just do half the jelqs it would be fine? Or just go back to the routine as if I never took the break?

Start off slow and work your way back to the previous intensity as quickly as you dick can adapt, you will know if you feel you have under or overworked yourself, be guided by your own intuition ;)

Cheers
Daz

[hotwrap]

I got this MP3 called SupaJelq off a file sharing service and its made me do penis enlargement exercises almost automatically. Now I do them in the shower without even thinking about it. Only since I set my goals though have I experienced any gains. Write down your goals guys! Activate the law of correspondence.

[falcon]

IMO, that sounds like a 2-phase cycle; of under-training, and then over-training. Falcon, from what I've read, I don't think you're getting all the gains you should be, compared to the work you're putting in. I've made some pretty nice gains in the past year, and quite frankly, haven't really been working that hard - relatively speaking. I think (from what I've read) that my philosophy is more along the lines of Big Al's... with the (relatively) long, intense workouts, and lower frequency than what most seem to follow. And for beginners, lower intensity & higher frequency is good... as they slowly build up their conditioning. But, once you achieve a high level of conditioning, then you enter the advanced level, where you should change the routine. However, what we're talking about here, is getting to the edge of that advanced level, chickening out, walking away from it, and sacrificing all that hard-earned conditioning, as if you just want to stay a journeyman PE-er forever. And for most, who only use the natural (hands) method of exercise, that may actually be a necessity by default... but for you - someone that uses devices, I'm surprised you take that approach. But, like you said, to each their own. :)

Only time will tell my friend.

Falcon

[falcon]

Momo, On second thought below are your stats:

May, 2000:
BPEL: 6.7"
EG: 6"
Sep, 2005:
BPEL: 8.5"
EG: 6.5625"(mid)
EG: 7.125"(base)
Goal: 9.5" x 7"(mid

About 5 years of PE and you have gained 1.8" in length and 1.25" in girth.
About 3 years I have gained 1.5" in length and .75" in girth.
You have me beat me by .3" in length and .5" in girth.

Did you take a year or two off?
Just curious.

Falcon

[10&Then]

Ok Gentlemen,
I'm finally getting ready to purchase my "BIB HANGER" next week. I was going to purchase the power jelq, but the eye in the sky "falcon" said that I could make one much cheaper than what they were offering, so I took his advice. Besides, Bib Hanger > Jelq Master any day. I'm thinking that with the combination of all these things, I'll finally get to my goal more easily. I had an unreasonable goal. It was like 10 inches by 2007, yeah right. I'm ok with what I have now, but I could improve, and I'm sure we all can as long as we stay positive. I have Pyrenees disease as well, and I'm trying to correct that with the bib hanger, ball rings, and my extender. Girth has become a big issue with me, and I'm almost tempted to start jelqing, but I haven't reached my three month goal yet. I've decided that the clamps are a great tool if you don't want to deal with long vacations. I bought a three pack of clamps. One really small, one medium sized, and then a huge one. I also have a 3 pack of cockrings that have the same measurements which has worked out fine for me.

Can’t wait to start on this journey, it should be interesting.

:sm31