Ask Big Al

Big Al is available to our readers for help and advice on natural enlargement techniques and other matters pertaining to getting a bigger cock. You can email Al (mark your emails for his attention) and each week he'll answer reader's questions on this page. You can also visit Al's own website to find out more about his methods and techniques.

Tunica (or Three-nica)
Q. I am newbie planning to get into PE. After reading up on several enlargement forums, I get the idea that I probably have more than 2 layers of tunica (supposedly, 2 is average) so I have the idea that gains (especially girth) will take longer for me than most. I also read that heating up my wang is absolutely critical for the collagen (in the connective and elastic tissues) to break down. My question is; while normally these websites recommend that warm ups and cool downs take 10-15 mins each, do you recommend that I warm up for about 30 mins each, and also in between exercises (ie. transitioning between, say, stretches and jelqs) ?

Big Al: What gives you the idea that you may have an extra thick tunica?  I would say that if you could truly verify that you indeed have a thinker than typical tunica then maybe a slightly greater time spent warming up would be a benefit.  You wouldn't have to go out of your way with doing warm ups between movements though.  

The Nuts And Bolts
Q. How do these penis enlargement exercises really work?

Big Al: Penis enlargement works on a basic principal of physiology known as Davis' Law - which states: "Ligaments and other soft tissues, when placed under unremitting tension, elongate by the addition of new material." I believe that the effects of penis enlargement may best be explained by a combination of mechanical and biological creep. Mechanical creep is defined as the elongation of tissue beyond its intrinsic extensibility resulting from a constant load applied over time (as with PE exercises). On the cellular level: "Networks of fibrous collagen and elastin within these tissues are clearly able to reorient themselves after the application of force." Biological creep refers to the generation of new tissue (after mechanical creep). This can occur during the "cementing" phase of PE.

Keeping Gains
Q. Is it possible to keep making PE gains or does it stop at 2 inches?

Big Al: Like anything else there'll be a point of diminishing returns, but by applying more advanced techniques, increasing intensity, and learning more about your individual recovery abilities there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to gain on some level indefinitely.

Decondition
Q. I've been doing PE for 2 months straight. Should I take a few months off to decondition?

Big Al: You don't need to take a break for a few months - one week is plenty unless you're very overtrained. Are you keeping track of things like your erection levels, stamina, and how your penis feels overall? Overtraining usually manifests itself in interfering with these parameters.

Warm-Ups
Q. I don't always have time to warm up for my PE routine. Is that a bad idea?

Big Al: Yes - your chance of injuring yourself goes up greatly and your workouts are less productive when your tissues are cold.

Pills
Q. I've been taking penis pills for 1 month and haven't noticed any difference. Is this normal?

Big Al: Have you been taking them in conjunction with some from of training regimen? Most supplements of that type won't do anything for increasing your erect size unless you use them in conjunction with a PE program.

V Jelqs
Q. On my rest days can I do some stretches or V-Jelqs?

Big Al: Off days are for rest and recuperation. You grow from rest and recuperation. Rest days should be used for rest and nothing else.

Staying Hard
Q. I just started jelqing consistently about 2 weeks ago after about 2 months of reading up on the subject and a few attempts where I wasn't dedicated enough. Now, I am completely dedicated to getting a larger, harder penis. I bought Gingko Balboa, L'arganine, Cayenne Pepper, and I'm talking multi vitamins. In the 2 weeks, I noticed some girth gains, but nothing too significant as of yet.

Right now, my biggest goal is hardness! I am 20 years old and exercise 4-5 days a week and eat healthy. I consider myself very athletic. Now, this brings me to my question. How do I maintain an erection without being constantly stimulated? I am talking supplements and exercise, so that shouldn't be a problem. However, when I masturbate or have sex, I often lose an erection very quickly if I stop stimulation to the penis. This bothers me especially during sex, when we change positions to try something new, I often lose the erection. How do I maintain an erection without stimulation? I also don't get morning wood, but if I do, it's not very strong. How do I improve on this?

Big Al: Prioritizing stamina work like the "Stop and Start" (S&S - edging) will help. This should be combined with mental imagery as well. Here's an excellent exercise that can be used alongside the S&S for developing maximum control:

Many men never experience the full potential of pleasure that they can receive from their sexual encounters. This little-known mental/sexual exercise will take you to levels of pleasure and control that you never thought possible! First, you must find a time and a place in which you will be COMPLETELY undisturbed for 20-30 minutes.

Lie back naked on your bed (or other comfortable surface) and encircle your penis with your thumb, index, and middle finger. Place your middle finger on the sensitive spot directly behind your penis glans (head). Rub your penis until it becomes erect - THEN STOP RUBBING!

Maintaining the pressure behind the glans with your middle finger, close your eyes and concentrate as deeply as possible on your most erotic thoughts.

At first, it will probably be difficult to concentrate deeply without a break in concentration for any length of time. This is why you keep practicing.

It will probably take a dozen sessions or more of 20-30 minutes before you are able to achieve the very deep level of concentration necessary for this exercise to work. * Your ability to concentrate and focus will become so strong, that you will be able to bring yourself to orgasm merely by keeping pressure behind the glans with your middle finger and concentrating on your erotic thoughts!

Some men have even reported multiple orgasms from following this technique! Once you have mastered this technique, you will then be able to fully appreciate the pleasures of sex! (Some men will not be able to achieve orgasm with mere pressure without movement.)

If this describes your situation, once you come as close to climaxing as mere pressure and concentration will allow, you can jiggle your penis just enough to push you over the edge into climax.

Erection Quality And Jelqing
Q. Lately I haven't been having solid erections even when I do the jelking and the stretching. Most of the time even morning woods are semi-hard. This normally happens during foreplay, I get into a hard state but it doesn't last long, maybe 1 min max. I don't worry about it as I can get into a semi-hard state which I am able to penetrate. My erections are not hard or even standing up. During intercourse as soon I regain my hardness I premature ejaculate every time. It's very frustrating. I am hoping a pill solution, with jelking and 30 mins of using the cock ring everyday will help my weak erections. I have been doing a lot of kegels whenever I remember. However it's hard to see if I am doing correctly.

Big Al: Thirty minutes of jelqing is quite a load - especially if you're a beginner. I would suggest sticking to the basic routine as outlined. Do your kegels with an erection. If when you contract you see your penis going up, you're doing it correctly. The "Stop and Start" will train you to stay erect longer. If you can keep a rock hard erection for 20 minutes doing a Stop and Start, you will have attained a very good deal of "penile fitness".

Masturbation And Jelqing
Q. Are you allowed to masturbate before or after jelqing?

Big Al: Sure, as long as it doesn't interfere with the productivity of your routine.

Skin Looseness
Q. The skin on my penis is loose even while erect and I was wondering how I should be doing jelqs to prevent further stretching of the skin? Should I be aiming to jelq the internal muscle-like structure of the penis (i.e. should I be feeling the jelq in-deep?) or is it the surface of the skin I should be gliding across? I've tried a few different ways - holding the skin near the base and jelqing across stretched skin (which I'm afraid might stretch my skin further) and I've tried pulling some skin back and moving the skin across the deeper tissue. What do you suggest I do?

Big Al: Use a good, thick lube, like Vaseline. This will ensure a smooth stroke. You may also try doing it with more of an erection so there's less loose skin.

Jelq Conundrums
Q. First off, if I sit in a Jacuzzi for about ten minutes, could that be a good substitute for hot wraps?

Big Al: That would be excellent, and you probably wouldn't need 10 minutes to do it.

Q. Also could I do the PC Flex in there as well?

Big Al: Most definitely. I would highly recommend it as the warmth of the water would keep the tissues very pliable.

Q. Second, when I do the tension stretch, how much force do I have to use when I pull? Thanks for any help.

Big Al: Start with just a moderate amount of force - enough to get a good stretch but definitely no pain or intense effort. You can add a little bit of intensity each workout from there.

Enlargement Exercises A Chore!
Q. I hate PE nowadays! I look at it as a chore and not something I enjoy. Anybody else had this problem? I'd love to overcome it and for it to become something I love doing and not like that I have to do it, I mean, I know I have to, but I don't want to look at it as a chore. Any advice?

Big Al: Maybe it has to do with whether or not you truly believe PE works. Knowing and believing that each workout takes you one step closer to your goals, it would be reasonable to think you'd be motivated by the aspect of doing it.

Enlargement: Reality Check
Q. To be honest, I haven't been doing my exercises on a serious consistent basis. A part of me is not convinced that PE works. And the other part of me doesn't have the energy at the end of the day to PE. I don't want to obsess over size but I have been a bit down on myself lately. I've managed to convince myself that I'm not good enough for beautiful women. There have been several very attractive girls that have actually been interested in me but I keep my distance because I'm afraid I can't satisfy them. It's hard to live this way if you feel inadequate in your own skin. I just needed to tell somebody this. But on a more realistic level, I think I want to invest in an extender, so I can wear it throughout the day. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for other ways to consistently do my exercises?

Big Al: That's a huge issue right there. If you don't believe that PE works then you won't put forth the effort it takes to make any gains. I appreciate your confiding in me, but your self esteem issues seem to run deep. Dwelling on these negative feelings will only make them worse. There's absolutely no reason why you couldn't satisfy a woman, and the fact that these beautiful women are expressing interest in you shows that you ARE worthy of them! I would suggest reading a few of the posts below to help. In addition to that, I highly suggest getting traetment in the form of self- education (reading self- improvement books) and/or getting therapy to get to the heart of why you feel this way. An extender is much more passive than doing exercises, but it actually requires a lot of committment. You'll have to wear it for several hours a day and make frequent checks to ensure proper circulation. If you're in public you'll have to ensure it's not visible under your clothing. With all that, I still believe that manual exercises give superior results.

Ejaculate Volume
Q. As an older male, what can be done to produce more "volume" as one gets older? Does the volume decrease as we get older? Trust me, I'm not looking to reproduce, but I would like to produce a sizable load consistently. I have been taking supplements, but volume still seems to vary.  

Big Al: There is a decrease with age but it's not that significant. A significant decline in volume is a sign that something's not right. Make sure that you're fully hydrated and try taking lecithin. Working up to max intensity on your PE stamina work will enable you to ejaculate harder - expelling every last drop.

Sperm Count
Q. Has anyone tried those volume pills or special products that claim to increase your sperm count? Or is it a total scam?  

Big Al: Volume doesn't necessarily equal more sperm, as the content of sperm is a very small percentage of total seminal volume. To optimize your sperm count, make sure that you're getting adequate amounts of Vitamin E and zinc. You may also want to have a sperm count test done to see what your levels are. If your count is low, tests can be done to determine the cause.

Aroused After PE
Q. What do you think the effects of masturbation are on PE progress? I have this feeling that masturbating too much, especially after a PE session isn't good for the penis, which should rest and grow. How much time must one wait before having sex or masturbation? The problem is after my PE session I often am highly aroused.  

Big Al: I don't think masturbation has a negative effect. I certainly believe that PE should only positively enhance your sex life, so if you have the opportunity to have sex, postpone your PE workout or do it afterwards. You probably shouldn't masturbate immediately prior to a PE session unless you have a habit of getting too erect for your PE exercises. As far as masturbating after your session, feel free to do so.

Testosterone Issues
Q. I was hit on the head by a house brick when I was 10. This has affected my pituitary gland and testosterone levels. I cannot have children and 90 to 95 percent of the time I don't ejaculate but I go through the feeling that I have. I am still a virgin; I lost interest in girls because of the lack of testosterone. I put on weight got emotional, scared to go out etc. I am now 38 and been having treatment for it for the last 7 years. My penis has increased in size to 7 and a half inches in length and 6 and a bit in girth, my testicles are small. Am I big? Does it matter to a girl if I cannot cum? As I have been masturbated and oral of girls who wanted me to shoot on there face, breasts, mouth; they say they feel let down. Any ideas on how I can lose my virginity? I want to settle down but what lady would have me, no kids - no cum please can you help?  

Big Al: You're definitely larger than average!  Some women may worry about it, but you should find yourself a lady that cares for you and understands your condition.  What kind of treatment are you getting?  Has your physician told you what the outcome may be?

Penis Growth
Q. I am an 18 year old with an approximately 6 and a half inch penis. My birthday was in late february. I was wondering whether my penis is done growing? I read that the critical period ends right aroud late puberty, and I seem to be pretty much done, especially since I only got chest hair in the last year. But do you think I should try any supplements at this age? Is it possible to grow any more? P. S. It seems that lately, I have grown a little bit more in length and girth, but nothing significant.  

Big Al: It's quite possible that you have a few years left of puberty as some men don't complete it until their mid-20's. I wouldn't expect too much natural growth at this stage though. You may not need any supplements, but you might want to give penis enlargement exercises a try. Check out the free beginner's course here: http://www.altpenis.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1624#Post1624 for details.

Masturbation and Penile Sensitivity
Q. I am having a problem and need to know what to do about. My wife likes giving me a blowjob and I enjoy getting. The problem is it takes forever for me to cum. It all feels good and she is doing everything right and I get almost there and I feel like I am about to cum and then I don't. This also happens to me when we are having sex. There have been times that we have had sex for over an hour and several times it feels like I am about to cum and then it goes away. I never lose my erection. I enjoying going for long periods of time, sometimes, but then there are those times we just want a quickie. My wife is getting discouraged because she thinks she is not doing something right, but believe me she is. What is my problem, well I know what my problem is, I can't cum but what is causing it and how do I fix it?  

Big Al: In cases like this, the culprit is usually masturbation. Many men masturbate at a tempo and with a grip which can't be duplicated by your lover's vagina or mouth. The penis becomes accustomed to this sensation and increases its sensory threshold, which makes it take longer for you to ejaculate.

Here are a few solutions:

• While your significant other is giving you a BJ, she can use her hand as well as her mouth to bring you to orgasm. Manual stimulation can also be applied to intercourse.
• When you masturbate, use a very loose grip and try to bring yourself to orgasm quickly. This is a reverse of the stamina exercise known as the "Stop and Start", and it will lower your sensory threshold.
• Do not ejaculate for several days. That way, when your wife works her magic you'll be more prone to ejaculate.