needle gauge?

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btraws5
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needle gauge?

Postby btraws5 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:40 pm

Hey all,

I was wondering if people use a 29 gauge needle or if it is considered too big - I haven't been happy with the 31 gauge, and due to my location right now the only other available needles are 29 gauge - what are people's experiences?

Thanks!

trimix60
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Re: needle gauge?

Postby trimix60 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:25 pm

I use a 30 gauge....but if 29 works for you, go for it... :-)

Cheers,

Curt

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Re: needle gauge?

Postby ohohiakane » Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:19 pm

I have been using 31 gauge needles for 4 years...

I am satisfied with them.... and I guess they are the least painful injection.

5/16ths of an inch length pushed all the way in.

Bill
75 Year Old guy in Michigan, married in 1958, ED since late '90s, then surgery in 2008 (not prostate or other genital) damaged some nerves making the ED worse. Now on trimix

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dtwarren1942
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Re: needle gauge?

Postby dtwarren1942 » Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:21 pm

I prefer 30 gauge but have no major issue with a 29. I have experienced several bent needles with 31s.
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Bluewhippet
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Re: needle gauge?

Postby Bluewhippet » Wed Aug 05, 2015 3:03 am

I have not been able to find 31 gauge in UK but 30 gauge readily available. I use 1/2 inch all the way in but I guess that penis girth affects the length you need. Using 1/2 inch means that I never get a failure. Very slight prick sometimes going in other times feel almost nothing. Have now been using for over 3 years and still working well.
80 year old Type2 diabetic, long term ED, pills then injections PGE1. After 4 years they became less effective. Implanted 20/3/2018 by NHS. AMS 700 CX 15+4 cm with MS pump. Never had any significant pain. Still working perfectly and used regularly.

trimix60
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Re: needle gauge?

Postby trimix60 » Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:19 am

Bluewhippet wrote:I have not been able to find 31 gauge in UK but 30 gauge readily available. I use 1/2 inch all the way in but I guess that penis girth affects the length you need. Using 1/2 inch means that I never get a failure. Very slight prick sometimes going in other times feel almost nothing. Have now been using for over 3 years and still working well.


30 guage and also 1/2 inch works well for me....and I agree your girth will dictate how long the needle can be...using the max length for yourself is certainly the best way to go for minimul failures.

Cheers !!!

Curt


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