"Beginner" gains when restarting PE after a long break?

[Ivor Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ivor]

Hi all. Some of you old-timers may remember me from waaaay back, but I’ve recently started experimenting with a very simple, manual-only routine after taking a break from PE for around a decade, after noticing that I’d lost most of my length gains (although, I’m pleased to say, I’ve held onto 70-75% of my girth gains).

My routine is absurdly simple: a one-minute warmup, either directly under the shower or with a flannel soaked in warm water, then circular manual stretches, taking four seconds to make a complete circle, for four minutes. I do this once a day, or occasionally twice, five days a week.

I began back in mid November, so about ten weeks ago, and have already seen some 11 mm of length gain, which I think is pretty good for such a minimal routine.

My questions for the true veterans are: am I just very lucky, or is it normal for newbie-like gains to be seen in someone restarting PE after a long break? And realistically, how long will gains this easy continue? I’m hoping to make another 15 mm or so, or just over half an inch.

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Hi all. Some of you old-timers may remember me from waaaay back, but I’ve recently started experimenting with a very simple, manual-only routine after taking a break from PE for around a decade, after noticing that I’d lost most of my length gains (although, I’m pleased to say, I’ve held onto 70-75% of my girth gains).

My routine is absurdly simple: a one-minute warmup, either directly under the shower or with a flannel soaked in warm water, then circular manual stretches, taking four seconds to make a complete circle, for four minutes. I do this once a day, or occasionally twice, five days a week.

I began back in mid November, so about ten weeks ago, and have already seen some 11 mm of length gain, which I think is pretty good for such a minimal routine.

My questions for the true veterans are: am I just very lucky, or is it normal for newbie-like gains to be seen in someone restarting PE after a long break? And realistically, how long will gains this easy continue? I’m hoping to make another 15 mm or so, or just over half an inch.

Howdy Ivor, I remember you. Welcome back.

I found that after a break, it didn't take long to get the length back.

I didn't lose much, it came back quickly but after that, it's slowed some.

Best of luck with new gains

[Big Al AdministratorPEGym EditorMale Enhancement Coach Rep.PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Big Al]

Glad to have you back, Ivor!

Tissue memory should help you to recoup any lost gains. Your EQ and conditioning levels will play a huge role on how quickly this takes place.

[Dreadsteed Senior Member Member of the Month March 2022 Find all posts View Profile Close Dreadsteed]

You won’t lose the new cells created from your old PE, but those cells can be smaller after your hiatus. Enlarging those cells again shouldn’t take as long as creating them did the first go around.

[Ivor Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ivor]

Thanks for the kind welcome back, guys!

[GettingOverIt Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GettingOverIt]

Manual stretching and taking long breaks helps with gains. It is similar to taking rest days. I also stretch randomly and then take breaks for months in between. I get good gains then I rest and it goes away a little bit, then stretch again and get it back plus a little more.

[Ivor Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ivor]

Manual stretching and taking long breaks helps with gains. It is similar to taking rest days. I also stretch randomly and then take breaks for months in between. I get good gains then I rest and it goes away a little bit, then stretch again and get it back plus a little more.

Interesting contrast to the very disciplined approach some guys take, of a strict weekly routine that they perform for months or even years.

[FeelHappy Member Find all posts View Profile Close FeelHappy]

At least that would explain my recent gains. I did some PE back in 2018 (?) ... on and off ... paused for like 2 years and started 1 month ago. I gained 0,5" BPEL in 3 weeks...

Manual stretching and taking long breaks helps with gains. It is similar to taking rest days. I also stretch randomly and then take breaks for months in between. I get good gains then I rest and it goes away a little bit, then stretch again and get it back plus a little more.

I'm already thinking about that as a different approch to cementing gains and as an accelerator.

[GettingOverIt Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GettingOverIt]

I still think having a routine is good for steady progress, but I do this due to lack of privacy or space and time to dedicate gains.

[Ivor Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ivor]

Now I'm back into the 'zone' of PE, I've ramped up to stretching twice a day, and have seen my gain rate more or less double to 2mm per week!