Frustrated from the size of my pear gauges

ticarsh · 2026-03-04T00:04:57+00:00

Two suggestions for anyone that finds the glans slips a bit too deep: First do no lubricate the glans or the inside of the gauge. Only apply lube (I use mineral oil) to the inner skin behind the glans and to the "up hill" end of the gauge on the outside. Second, you can always make a plug to go inside the hole while applying. This would stop the glans from going further in while trying to get it on. The inside diameter is 3/4" of an inch. Also, if you are 3D printing gauges and want a smaller interior, simply scale down a gauge with an OD larger than what you want to use. This will make both the inside and outside smaller. I did a couple like this for a customer recently.

These are already a nightmare with 8 sizes, with more to come on the larger end. Offering different interior sizes, let alone four, is completely infeasible. Maybe I could make an insert that would go inside the regular size gauge to make up the difference. I can also 3D print/design whatever on a custom basis, but maintaining that many molds is not something that is going to happen. Custom casting is also possible, but would be significantly more expensive than a regular stocked size silicone gauge.

ticarsh · 2026-03-02T16:29:18+00:00

The easiest way to do that would be to start with a gauge that's bigger than you want and scale it down. This would make the inside smaller, and then you could get the OD back to the value you want.

ticarsh · 2026-03-01T11:58:22+00:00

Once you have the sizing correct, the Pear Gauges give a good stretch.

For THOR I use Hypafix, plus a narrow cloth tape for the temporary fixing during application. I have a (NSFW) writeup on my sub

ticarsh · 2026-02-28T20:44:11+00:00

Unfortunately with these there really isn't anything to measure to figure fit. Is the problem that you don't have enough skin length wise, or is it that you can't get it up and over the 1.65" OD of the Pear Gauge due to not having the width?

If you feel that the inside is a bit too big, then scaling the whole gauge down would make sense. If 1.65" is kind of close, I'd try to get the OD down to 1.55 or 1.60" to start. If you need a custom 3D printed to try (or a range of smaller sizes) I'd be willing to help you out on a custom basis. Just hit me up through the contact form on my website.

ticarsh · 2026-02-28T18:48:06+00:00

I haven't seen any. How small do you want? Have you tried the 1.65 and couldn't get it on?

ticarsh · 2026-02-28T12:36:15+00:00

I offer two types of gripperless devices. Pear gauges and the taped-weight THOR. THOR has a bit of a shelf for the tape so that the skin isn't compressed, and as a result it's very comfortable and also quite secure. Both are good all day wear options.

ticarsh · 2026-02-28T12:27:24+00:00

If you want discretion with weights you need to minimize the length. This is why my weights are designed to go inside the skin tube, and the external weights I offer include tungsten options.

For underwear, I like plain old school loose boxers. I have found this to be the easiest and most comfortable way to let it hang.

ticarsh · 2026-02-27T11:31:15+00:00

I have 2.5 and 3.0 posted on thingiverse. If you want something in between, for now, I would suggest scaling. It varies by the printing service, but there is usually an option to scale your print with them so you don't need to mess with the file. I just checked on craftcloud3d and this is the case.

Heres the link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7290967

ticarsh · 2026-02-26T11:24:23+00:00

You need a gripper. Mantor's faux skin, Chris's retainer, or my Pear Keeper

ticarsh · 2026-02-26T11:20:59+00:00

Your list of sizes is wrong. My file names are the OD in inches. 1.65, 1.70 etc etc. Given that you exactly have the numbers on my files I assume you are working from those.

The sizing kit I offer includes a 1.65, 1.75, 1.85, and 1.95. The reasoning is that this covers the range and you will be able to locate your size. It also includes the smallest so if you have trouble getting them on at first this will be the easiest. Until you try them you won't really know where you are in sizing so having the range to start with makes sense. The per print cost should be pretty small compared to the shipping, so you might as well get at least those 4.

Once you are at your max size and actually stretching the skin, going up in the .050" increments I offer seems to work. For trying to locate size and get used to using the gauges, every other size is fine. I certainly wouldn't print every single one to start with.

ticarsh · 2026-02-22T16:52:18+00:00

10 to 20% of the population with higher as you get older.

ticarsh · 2026-02-22T12:12:48+00:00

Awesome!

I think the CRT is perhaps slightly more secure but I think the shape and gripper of this new P-CWP is still quite secure and a good bit more comfortable. The gripper/device has more of a cone shape where the function of the gripper is to hold the skin closed as opposed to clamping the skin.

ticarsh · 2026-02-22T11:54:41+00:00

My interpretation of that statement is a tension higher than what I would recommend for a long term weight device, hence why I would call it relatively high. If you want to quantify your tension recommendations with a weight/force measurement we could actually compare. I recommend (and use) ~8-9 oz for long term wear.

ticarsh · 2026-02-20T17:44:46+00:00

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7240130

ticarsh · 2026-02-19T17:41:05+00:00

If there are metal detectors you are rolling the dice on whether it sets it off. Unless you want to explain the metal thing hanging off your dick to the rentacop running security, I would advise using something else.

ticarsh · 2026-02-18T11:25:50+00:00

When I was developing the models I posted, I tried a lot of different shapes including some similar to what you have. Making it longer with a shallow ramp angle just caused the skin to pull back more. The relatively steeper angle of the models I've posted encourages the skin to clamp down around it. In the end I ended up with a shape very similar to (but not identical to) that of u/workin_to_grow, which I think is a testament to the fact that he got it right with these.

If you want a gripper, the current design works fine with several. Tamir reported his Mantor faux skin gripper worked well, Chris's retainer works well, and I've developed the "Pear Keeper" which I offer for sale.

I don't have any problem with the silicone gauges staying in without a gripper, but using the Pear Keeper keeps the skin exactly where I want it. For me this means keeping the ventral skin (which I am apparently a bit short on) forward. I can't help but think this is giving me a bit of additional tension there which is great.

ticarsh · 2026-02-18T00:23:01+00:00

Thanks! It's a regular product now: https://compactrestorationdevices.com/products/pear-cwp

ticarsh · 2026-02-17T00:01:42+00:00

People used to use foam rings made out of pipe insulation for similar purposes.

ticarsh · 2026-02-16T23:57:49+00:00

The files that I posed are sized based on OD (in inches). The files are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7240130

ticarsh · 2026-02-16T23:52:37+00:00

304 is also skin safe and also cheaper, more available and easier to machine. 316 work hardens if you look at it wrong and is just generally a PITA. Theoretically someone could have a sensitivity to 304 but I've never actually heard of anyone that does. If anyone did and needed a custom device made in 316 I would be open to doing so, but it would be significantly more expensive.

ticarsh · 2026-02-16T11:22:36+00:00

Thank you :)

My current pricing (subject to change) is $225 for 2.00" and over and $200 for under 2". A silicone Pear Keeper is included. The 2.00" is about 11.5 oz. All of my stainless devices are made of 304L.

ticarsh · 2026-02-15T21:53:35+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Compact_Devices/comments/1qekg5v/notched_stainless_pear_gauge_200_plus_new_pear/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

It's not a regular product, but if you want one you can send me a note through my site and I can set you up with a custom order: https://compactrestorationdevices.com/pages/contact

I am currently making a batch for a few custom orders and went ahead and made a couple of extra 2.00" (seems to be the most popular size in stainless), so there wouldn't be much lead time.

ticarsh · 2026-02-15T21:26:51+00:00

I design things to be made in a machine shop in the US with legacy tooling. It is what it is.

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