To partially inflate or not (when flaccid)

[Wodjathat]

I have recently had a Rigicon revision. I am pumped up semi erect until I can recommence the cycling process. Will be starting again in a week or so.

What I noticed prior to having the revision was that when I was in a flaccid state the penis was still quite full. It felt at times uncomfortably large. (Yes I know in the scheme of things it really is just a 1st world problem)

I guess the logic is that when you deflate, the saline that was previously under pressure in the cylinders would go back up to the reservoir (after you press the deflate button and squeeze). Because the reservoir is ‘north’ or above the cylinders the fluid would then naturally gravitate back to the cylinders and everything would be at a balanced pressure. This would mean that the cylinders would fill back up to a degree but still be soft and pliable because it was not under pressure.

It was suggested that I could squeeze out a lot of the saline and then just squeeze the pump once. Logic being that the valve would be activated and no more saline could enter the cylinders and as well leave it.

This way there should be less fluid ‘trapped’ in the cylinders and it should therefore reduce the full effect.

My questions are:-
Does this logic make sense and work (to reduce the fullness feeling)?

Perhaps more importantly, if it was effective would this have any potential long term impact on the longevity of the implant? (My concern is that a valve that is activated to be kept shut for long periods of time may wear out sooner)

One last thing. I am presuming that the mechanics of the valve in a Rigicon device would be similar to the other devices that are available (eg Coloplast etc). I have no idea!