stats2643 (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:32 am I'm the new guy on the block, and I've already gotten into trouble for posting this question on the wrong thread (!). I understand that banding is difficult and painful. From the video it seems that she's had a very difficult time getting it on. I'd like to hear from more experienced people what the pros and cons are, and I'd also like advice on technique (at least better technique than the chick in the video). Thanks...

Banding is not at all difficult but can be quite painful on an inexperienced scrotum, With progressive banding it toughens up a lot. Dipping the banded scrotum and balls into ice water does wonders. There is no right side up as far as I am concerned Both ways are affective but if the prongs are facing away from the body the band may come off further down and catch a bit of a testicle(s) rather than just the cord. That will make you jump.

The way of removing the band from the prongs is simple. You just let the prongs close up gently on the scrotum and get the skin evenly distributed and roll the band off at minimum tension. If you rolled it off the way the girl had it there, the snap would make you jump for sure. I usually do it with the prongs facing toward the body to get the bands bretty high up on the scrotum. The gal in the flick just had never done it before. I was just waiting to hear the scream as she snapped the band off the prongs onto the unsuspecting testicle. Can make a grown man cry if the band goes around the testicle rather than the cord

One band is usually not enough to totally restrict circulation and that will cause blood to build up and put pressure on the testicle. 3-4 bands will usually ensure a complete shut off. You can test that by knicking one of the little veins in teh scrotum. If it bleeds you still have some circulation. After a while the bands will begin to be painful as they settle tighter and inevitably pinch the skin. This is minimised by distributing the skin as evenly as possible under the band while slowly closing the Elastrator tool. Best pain management thereafter is to dip the offended balls in ice water (mostly ice cubes with just enough water to lubricate them). They will then go completely numb quite quickly and I mean numb so long as they are kept cold. They look and feel like they are dead

How long can you go?? Obviously prolonged time will halt circulation and destroy the ball. I can only speak from my own experience With icing to numb them I have gone for four or five hours but not frequently. They recovered OK but the testicles are gradually damaged by frequent repetitive bandings and will finally atrophy and cease to function. In my case that took about 25 years of intermittent banding activity which came as something of a surprise when they finally shut down and went to vestigial status. They were also subject to various other abuses such as piercing with long needles and various limited cuttings to the scrotum. So I am now an eunuch with non functional balls. Don't regret any of it actually. It was who I was and what I was into at that time and still get a kick out of reviewing the experience and looking at the various pix.

None of this is really a problem for me. My kids are grown and I am well past the breeding age. Periodic 10 week injections take care of the hormone balance so I can be philosophical about it A benefit as I see it is that I stay in control of my T levels which amongst other things will help maintain muscle mass and avoid osteoporosis - IMHO of course for all the pedantics out there who might think otherwise. Like most thinks on here don't be scared to try things but be prudent in how far you go.

Since this thread has included a couple of sets of suggestions regarding doing banding correctly, I have looked through the archives and digested these and other suggestions into one single set of instructions and a brief FAQ. Comments and/or corrections are eagerly requested.

I have intentionally, at this point, not mentioned sources. If someone wants credit for their input, I will be happy to add that, but remember that with credit comes the risk that some idiot will castrate himself with an Elastrator and then blame you for the result.

Instructions below my signature.

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Caution! Neither the author, any of the sources used in writing these instructions, the Eunuch Archive, its administrators, moderators, nor members is in any way responsible for any injury occurring to anyone who tries this sort of play. It is each individual’s responsibility to determine if any activity is within his or her threshold of safety. Do not try elastrator play unless you have thoroughly researched this activity and understand the possible consequences.

It is not all that difficult to use an Elastrator on a human male.

1. Before starting, the patient (bottom) should take a hot shower to relax the scrotum and to clean his body in case of injury.

2. He should dry himself well and then prepare to be banded.

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm Banding is not at all difficult but can be quite painful on an inexperienced scrotum.

As one gains experience, the scrotum becomes used to the bands and is less sensitive.

3. Load a band on the prongs of the device

4. Squeeze the handles of the device to open the jaws, then latch the handles open Do not try to use a cheap Elastrator that has no latch. There is too much manipulation required when using these on a human which will lead to frustration or injury to the patient..

5. With the prongs facing toward the body of the patient, feed the scrotum through the band and the elastrator. The device may be used with the prongs facing away from the body, however the band may come off the prongs too low on the scrotum and catch some of a testicle in the band.

6. Squeeze the testicles through the band one at a time. Adjust the scrotum so it is evenly placed within the band. It is advisable to thread a new flat shoelace or similar small cord through the band at this time. It will aid in removing the band.

7. The band may be safely left on for several minutes. The amount of time may vary from man to man. It is suggested that the band be left in place for only a few minutes at first. Perhaps one should start with 5 or 10 minutes. One probably should not exceed 30 minutes as possible permanent damage to the testicles can occur.

8. Release the band from the prongs by unlatching the handles and letting

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm the prongs close up gently on the scrotum,

being sure the skin is still distributed evenly. Roll the band off the prongs.

To remove the band, pull out on the shoelace to pull the band away from the skin. Cut off the band with a toenail clipper or a pair of cat’s claw scissors.

Variation to allow banding balls separately: Push one ball and about half the scrotum through the band. Then release the elastrator. Do the same with the other ball. This could be used for a very heavy play piercing scene for example.

Pain: Yah, you better believe it’ll hurt to be banded. The longer the band is in place, the more the pain grows. Most men will not be able to stand the pain before the danger point is reached.

Pain Control:

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm Dipping the banded scrotum and balls into ice water does wonders. After a while the bands will begin to be painful as they settle tighter and inevitably pinch the skin. This is minimized by distributing the skin as evenly as possible under the band while slowly closing the Elastrator tool. Best pain management thereafter is to dip the offended balls in ice water (mostly ice cubes with just enough water to lubricate them). They will then go completely numb quite quickly and I mean numb so long as they are kept cold. They look and feel like they are dead

Multiple Banding:

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm One band is usually not enough to totally restrict circulation and that will cause blood to build up and put pressure on the testicle. 3-4 bands will usually ensure a complete shut off. You can test that by

nicking one of the little veins in the

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm scrotum. If it bleeds you still have some circulation.

The Big Question:

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm How long can you go?? Obviously prolonged time will halt circulation and destroy the

testicles. One good source said, “

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm I can only speak from my own experience with icing to numb them I have gone for four or five hours but not frequently. They recovered OK but the testicles are gradually damaged by frequent repetitive bandings and will finally atrophy and cease to function. In my case that took about 25 years of intermittent banding activity which came as something of a surprise when they finally shut down and went to vestigial status. They were also subject to various other abuses such as piercing with long needles and various limited cuttings to the scrotum. So I am now a

eunuch with non-

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm functional balls. Don't regret any of it actually. It was who I was and what I was into at that time and still gets a kick out of reviewing the experience and looking at the various pix

”.

He goes on to say, “

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm None of this is really a problem for me. My kids are grown and I am well past the breeding age. Periodic 10 week injections take care of the hormone balance so I can be philosophical about it A benefit as I see it is that I stay in control of my T levels which amongst other things will help maintain muscle mass and avoid osteoporosis - IMHO of course for all the pedantic out there who might think otherwise. Like most thin

gs on [the internet],

Francis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:15 pm don't be scared to try things but be prudent in how far you go.

”

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