Needel size

[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?

[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.

[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.

[Masonjames]

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?

[SteveSW]

I've never used any size except 5/16, 31ga. Haven't had any problems to prompt a change.

[Leebert]

Me also

[blackhillsmike]

Me too..

[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.

[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.

[wgs743]

Thanks to all for the advice.
T got a dozen 31 gauge, 5/16" to try. Works much better than 1/2"