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Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 12:11 pm
by wgs743
I have been using a 1/2" 28 gauge syringe. Does anyone have experience with a 5/16" needle? Is it long enough to reach the caverosom ? If it worked, what gauge was it?
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:06 pm
by once a writer
This is from memory, not a scientific analysis . . .
From posts here on FT, it seems guys are about 50-50 between preference for 5/16" vs preference for 1/2". If 1/2" works for you, there might not be much reason to change. But syringes are cheap, and it would cost just a few bucks to get a packet of 5/16" and give them a whirl.
Now about that 28 gauge . . . Again unscientific, but I would say that most of the guys on FT report using either 30 or 31 gauge. If you're trying to avoid pain by looking at a shorter needle, my impression and my experience is that discomfort is more related to needle thickness than needle length.
I us 30 gauge. But my doc originally started me on 27. When I switched to 30 it was like money from home.
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:12 pm
by bldoink
5/16 or 1/2 will both work. I prefer 5/16 but I have to insert all of the needle plus indent my dick a bit with the plastic nub of the syringe. I use 31 gauge, which is easier to find in the 5/16 length than 1/2. I much prefer the 31 gauge and have had no issues with it. There is no problem pushing the meds through the 31 gauge. The finer gauge makes for a less painful injection.
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:52 pm
by Masonjames
once a writer wrote:This is from memory, not a scientific analysis . . .
From posts here on FT, it seems guys are about 50-50 between preference for 5/16" vs preference for 1/2". If 1/2" works for you, there might not be much reason to change. But syringes are cheap, and it would cost just a few bucks to get a packet of 5/16" and give them a whirl.
Now about that 28 gauge . . . Again unscientific, but I would say that most of the guys on FT report using either 30 or 31 gauge. If you're trying to avoid pain by looking at a shorter needle, my impression and my experience is that discomfort is more related to needle thickness than needle length.
I us 30 gauge. But my doc originally started me on 27. When I switched to 30 it was like money from home.
I started with the 31 gauge but found that they bent to easily. I'm using the 27 gauge now and have more success but they are painful. It's like I have a tough sheath around my dick that prevents penetration. No it's not scar tissue. It doesn't matter where I inject it's still hard to get the needle in. Anyone else had this experience?
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:09 pm
by SteveSW
I've never used any size except 5/16, 31ga. Haven't had any problems to prompt a change.
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:52 pm
by Leebert
Me also
Re: Needel size
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:52 am
by blackhillsmike
Me too..
Re: Needel size
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:45 pm
by flyingduck2019
For some reason I have a harder time injecting on my left side of my cock. Guess it's because I am right handed. So, I use both, the 5/16 and the 1/2 inch, former 31 gauge, latter 30 gauge. I generally use the 1/2 inch on the left and the 5/16 of the right. I have a large amount of foreskin and maybe that and being right handed is what is the problem with using the short needle on the left. I did find out through trial and error that if I pull the foreskin over the head of my cock then grab the head and pull to full length I don't feel the needles penetrate as much. I also indent the nub when using the shorter needle. It all works fine for me.
Re: Needel size
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:27 pm
by Leebert
I use the 30 unit 31 g 5/16 and I've noticed on my left shaft it's a little harder pushing in than rt. I just kinda jiggle needle with a slight pressure down and usually goes in. I'm not very girthy when flaccid and not easy to keep a little plump even with ring. 1/2 is too big or I have to put in about half way with. I'm rt handed, but I've learned to give myself injections with my left hand with no issues.
Re: Needel size
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 1:04 pm
by wgs743
Thanks to all for the advice.
T got a dozen 31 gauge, 5/16" to try. Works much better than 1/2"