Ball stretching health
Q: "Is ball stretching dangerous?"
A: We regard any interference with the normal fuctions of the body, as risky, and we do not recommend it to anybody. It is a fact that many men feel a strong desire to create sexual stimulus by wearing or using attachments to their balls. The more extreme the indulgence, the greater the risk. Many men stretch their balls (including the writer of this), and we are not aware of problems connected with this activity, but caution is urged.
Q: "Does ball stretching make you sterile?"
A: We don't know, and we can find no research into this. We strongly recommend, that if you have hopes or intentions of fathering a child or children that you do not indulge in ball stretching.
Q: "How long should I wear ball stretchers?"
A: You should stop immediately if you start to experience discomfort or pain. Your maxim should always be - better safe than sorry!
Q: "Should I take medical advice before ball stretching?"
A: We would always strongly encourage you to take expert medical advice before indulging in ball stretching or any activity that might be described as BM (body modification) - even if your intention is only to experience session stimulation rather than any lasting change.
Q: "I experience pain when I put on a split collar - what should I do?"
A: Stop immediately! and seek expert advice before proceeding further.
Q: "Can I learn from other's experiences?"
A: We recommend that you visit the secretleather discussion forum where you can read the views, opinions and experiences of members of the public, and the ball stretching community.
Q: "Is ball stretching a permanent effect?"
A: It can be if you keep it up uninterrupted for long enough - that is to say your testicles will cease to pull up to your body if you stretch permanently or semi permanently. The best information we have is that you would need to stretch constantly for around 6 months to have a permanent effect.
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Ball stretching techniques
Q: "How do I know what size split collar to buy?"
A: This is difficult to answer, as we don't know of any reliable method of measuring the diameter necessary to wear a collar or ring with maximum comfort, with minimum risk of it slipping off. The only way we know is to try it and see. The idea is to get the largest diameter you can without it slipping off. With this in mind, we recommend that you start with athe smallest (ours is 14mm) height available (for cheapness) 40mm ID split collar . If upon using it, you find it slips off, then you go for a smaller ID, say 35mm. The good thing is that it is more comfortable to wear a larger ID collar, so you wear the smaller ID on the bottom, and the larger ID above it. The 40mm therefore is never redundant, and should always prove useful.
Q: "How do you get ball weights on?"
A: Check out our online pictorial
Q: "How long does it take to stretch your balls?"
A: It depends on what your objective is. If you just want to have fun and enjoy the sensation of longer dangling balls, then a few weeks of frequent ball stretching sessions will show results when it is hot and your balls want to hang down - like agter a hot bath for instance. If your desire is for permanent change, then you need to work at at it harder, and some report 6 months of constant stretch being needed. Be careful, and be patient - never try to rush this, gently and slowly is best.
Q: "How do you put on a cock ring?"
A: Pass one testicle through the ring first, then the other one. Having got both testicles through, then you can squeeze the penis under the ring - however, on your first time, you'll almost certainly have an erection, so you must onbiously wait until it has subsided before you can proceed!
Q: "How do you put on the quad ring ball splitter?"
A: It's not easy, and you will need your balls to be soft to succeed. You must pass one testicle through a ball ring first. Then pass the penis through the cock ring. Having achieved this it only remains to get the other testicle through the other ball ring without popping the first one out - not easy, but worth the try!
Q: "How do you put on the "Bull's Balls"?
A: We have found the most successful way is to wear a small split collar first and then to push the sac into the "Bull's Balls" and fasten it above the split collar. It helps to get the balls in, and it helps to keep 'em there!
Q: "My collar was OK when I bought it but now it tends to slips off - why?"
A: Ball stretching appears to slightly shrink the testicles, and this effect increases through continued practice. When you stop, the testicles seem to return to their original size, but they more quickly shrink as you, revert to stretching. The change is very small, but it can often be enough to make the collar slip off. Be aware of this if you are in the habit of wearing collars in public, as most stretchers are.
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Bondage
Q: "What is 'cbt'?"
A: This is an abbreviation for Cock & Ball Torture, although, since we are not into pain, we prefer to use the term as an abbreviation for Cock & Ball Toys.
Q: "I really want to get into bondage but my partner doesn't, what can I do?"
A: If you have a relationship worth keeping, respect your partners views. That doesn't mean you can't try and inform your partner about your needs and desires, in the hope that they may come round to your way of thinking or at least try out some techniques, but remember, - BONDAGE WITHOUT CONSENT IS ASSAULT. Try and avoid having secret desires, and performing secret acts, - share your fantasies and needs, but be prepared to introduce the subject gently!
Q: "Is a desire to get into bondage abnormal"
A: Many people are bored with conventional sex (vanilla sex) and seek new or different stimuli in their sex activities. Bondage is merely a form of sex play, and provided it is carried out with mutually consenting adults, there is nothing wrong or abnormal about it.
Q: "I love the idea of being tied up, and having acts of sex performed on me whilst tied up, but I'm not into pain, does this mean I should avoid the bdsm scene?"
A: bdsm is a sort of catch all term. The bottom line in sexual fulfilment, is that you do what turns you on, and consort, where possible and practicable, with like minded consenting people. There's no right and no wrong.
Q: "Where can I get more information on the bdsm scene?"
A: We recommend you try Informed consent.
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Buying
Q: "Can I return something if I don't like it ?"
A: Because of the intimate nature of our products and the hygiene and health considerations, we cannot accept return of items. This is for everybody's protection. You can be confident that any product you buy from us is new and never before used.
Q: "I'd like to order but I'm worried about your discretion and my privacy - what's your policy?"
A: All items are sent out in plain packaging. We never sell names or lists to third parties. Your credit card will show a charge from S L Trading not secretleather.
Q: "I'm worried about credit card security - Is it safe to enter my credit card details on your site?"
A: Our site uses ssl (secure socket technology) to ensure your card details are secure - look for the padlock symbol at the foot of the page when you enter your credit card details.
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General
Q: "Do you have a page where I can post my pics ?"
A: You can always email us with pics of yourself and we will consider them for posting on our gallery pages. Send pics to pics@secretleather.com
Q: "I notice almost all of your models have shaved genitals, why is this ?"
A: They like the act of shaving their genital area mostly, but it's also sexier and more comfortable when wearing genital equipment like ball stretchers for example.
Q: "If you start shaving your balls, how often do you have to keep doing it?"
A: As little or as much as you like. I shave about every 4 -5 days, some guys shave 3 - 4 times a week. I find that I can get at least 4 shaves from one blade. I shave in the bath using gel, and apply lots of moisturiser afterwards, mostly because I like the sensation.
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