Two quick questions about PE before I start...

[Asio Doxos]

Hello, I'm new and hoping to become an active PE-er and also be on the forums! Before I begin PE I have a few questions from you guys, because everyone here has more experience than me:

1. What does PE do to alter appearance? I don't mean the obvious growth in size, but I have seen photos of people who have used pumps and usually it's weird looking and I wouldn't want my penis looking like that. Since PE seems like an altogether different thing I was wondering if it was more natural-looking (like will anyone be able to tell I've ever done PE or will it look like I was born with it)? I don't mind if it looks a little different, but if you can tell with a glance that I've altered it I might have second thoughts.

2. I'm a teenager, so the obvious thing here is flaccid exercises. By this, I mean I almost can't even do them! I get hard at just about anything and I know I won't be able to touch it that long without getting hard. What do I do in this case?

Thanks, guys!
Asio Doxos

Edit: Sorry, I guess I need to add a third and fourth. I didn't see anything in the FAQ or Newbie guide about reasonable expectations of gain or whether "permanent" actually means permanent.

3. I am starting out at 133 mm length. I would like to reach 180 mm to PREFERABLY 280 mm (but I don't have much hope on that 2nd one; I can only do so much I'm guessing). Is this reasonable? I don't care if it takes me ten years, can it ever happen? I'm willing to do this no matter what because any gain is welcomed, but I want to know what I can realistically expect.

4. Does "permanent" mean that once I reach my target and decide I don't need any more length or girth, I don't have to do anymore exercises about it? If (hypothetically-- I'm not assuming it's possible) I reach 280 mm can I never do PE exercises again and remain that size or will I shrink from not working on it anymore?

[Apollo]

1. I've heard of PE'ing giving people a "baseball bat" shape where there is more girth toward the head than at the base. I've heard of people correcting their penile curvature with PE. For the most part PE shouldn't disfigure your dick if done properly.

2. Read the rules! Adults only, that means 18 and over! You are 18 though, right?

3. Your gains will depend on two things - your absolute physical max length, which is probably determined by genetics, and also how much time you are willing to set aside to PE. Sure you may be thinking that you'll put in any amount of work for an enormous dick, but believe me, even within a year, peoples' priorities change. 280mm is probably not going to happen, though you could still get pretty big with a consistent routine over a period of a couple years. Check out the members' diaries to see what the most dedicated PE'ers have gained.

4. Some guys say their gains have been permanent, while others say they lose some of their gains after stopping PE. So it's probably best to do a light maintenance routine after reaching your goal. This shouldn't really concern you right now though as you haven't even started PE'ing!

Good luck to you.

[Asio Doxos]

Turned 18 on the 10th after admittedly stalking the forums for a while before that. Accidentally put in Feb. from the dropdown when I signed up though for some reason I did not get notified of this, but it would be useless trying to have that resolved. I assure you I am 18 but that doesn't mean I'm not still a teenager. :wink:

Thank you for all the info. I wasn't expecting that 280 mm to be possible but everything is at least half mental, so I'll keep telling myself I will get to 280 mm and maybe I'll be able to push 180 to 200 mm.

I have been reading the member journals and a lot of them are very useful especially as supplements to the newbie guides (though I will make sure not to do advanced techniques!!).