The rings are freaking painful as hell...it's the ONLY thing I hate about the
Bathmate routine. However, there is a sleeve you can get that is supposed to limit the rings to such an extent that they don't hurt anymore. I've not purchased this device due to the
X-40. I love it.
To answer your questions: I always use max pressure. I really enjoy the sensation as a lifter would enjoy a burn from lifting weights. Sure they are uncomfortable but it's my body saying, "Bring it, I can take it!" Lol if that makes sense.
I go in at different states. In the
Herc I use flaccid, always. The first
X-40 is normally semi and the last session is a semi-to-erect state. It terms of % I'd say it's 5% then 60% then 85%.
To comment on my own progression I've plateaued. I know it. I'm stuck at 7.25-7.5 depending on the day BPenis EnlargementL and 5.5-5.75 MG as well. I'm ok with this really as I know it'll pass in time. How much time, I'm not sure lol. But I'm in this for the long haul!