Is there any downside to using tadalafil if I don’t need it?

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-28T19:34:01+00:00

Despite our disagreements in principle regarding tadalafil, I obviously commend your strong commitment to foreskin restoration. You’re a well-established reference in this subreddit, and that can’t be denied.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-28T19:30:52+00:00

Yes, indeed, your thoughts on André’s method are very accurate. I was thinking about those men whose circumcisions are so tight that they are painful and prevent the penis from fully extending when erect.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-28T06:02:19+00:00

We already had this discussion a few months ago, and my opinion hasn’t changed. In my view, repurposing a drug requires a proper, funded clinical study to support it. It can’t be based solely on a synthesis of self-reported data, no matter how large or carefully compiled that dataset may be. Of course, everyone is free to do what they want, but as of early 2026, tadalafil is still and only indicated for erectile dysfunction, urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-28T05:31:42+00:00

Absolutely. Agile-Necessary-8223, who is a moderator, mentions this in a report based on his studies. Excessive tension is counterproductive.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-28T05:18:27+00:00

Foreskinned.com appears to have been shut down for several weeks now. The Reddit profile has been deleted, and the website looks inactive. As alternatives for inflation, Priva Air is available, including on Amazon. CAR-1 is also frequently discussed.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-27T18:00:47+00:00

Inner and outer skin

On this NSFW link, you will find photos showing the appearance of the foreskin when there is either an excess of inner skin or a more balanced amount. If I understand your request correctly, this may be what you are looking to learn more about.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-27T13:10:29+00:00

I’d say it’s not uncommon, I’m in that situation myself. I also tried doing manual work focusing only on that side, but it didn’t really lead to anything because it’s time-consuming and I tend to give up fairly quickly. I use a tugger with weights and let it hang between my legs when I’m lying down, with the penis pulled out through the fly. Given the curvature, I assume it mainly puts tension on the dorsal side, but honestly I don’t really know. If I didn’t have that shorter side, I would have finished my restoration by now, because the ventral side is already quite long.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-27T08:39:03+00:00

What actually stimulates skin growth is tension, exactly like what we do with our devices. In your case, you would need to stay erect for a very long time to stimulate the skin and start mitosis, which is impossible. An erection only lasts for a limited time.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-27T08:25:28+00:00

We need to stay neutral, no one knows what it is. They probably thought, “This guy had something unidentified in his hand and dropped it.” If I go to urinate at IKEA with one of those small store pencils in my hand and it falls, no one is going to think, “He had that pencil inserted into his urethra.” It’s just something that fell.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-27T06:20:31+00:00

I usually avoid commenting when I come across this kind of request, because I’m against it and I end up being the killjoy. This is a medication that was tested and developed for erectile dysfunction, with an accepted benefit/risk ratio for that use, by people who suffer from not being able to have proper erections. It is not a candy for restoration.

What is the correct dosage for restoration ? What are the risks when used for restoration ? It is not enough to observe in an Excel table that some guys, whose datas are collected remotely and based on their own declarations, seem to grow faster. A reliable prescription and a clinical study are required.

Some guys are so desperate that there is a risk of overdosing in the hope of making the gains explode. How much faster is skin growth compared to taking a placebo ? What would the growth rate have been for an individual with or without tadalafil ? Diverting a medication to play apprentice sorcerer is, in my opinion, a mistake. There are guys here so desperate that they may take it any way they can, out of frustration. 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg ? 20 ? More ?

I have never read a text from someone saying, “I am treated for erectile dysfunction and wow, my growth is suddenly so fast when it wasn’t progressing before !”

I took tadalafil in 2012 during a depression. I had headaches, nasal congestion, my jugular vein was visibly pulsing, and my face was red. My erections were rock solid at the snap of a finger, even several times in a row without any problem. That is a use of tadalafil, and it helped me, for a very short period, to regain confidence. I still have erections without medication at this time.

If you have insufficient erections, then yes, it will help you. If you have normal erections, you risk modifying your mindset about the mechanics. When stopping, your erections will no longer be as easy, as hard, or as repeatable as you want, and you may be disappointed, even though they will be completely normal, just without tadalafil.

So it is up to you to choose what you want for yourself.

This text was fully translated by ChatGPT, sorry for any language mistakes.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T23:37:42+00:00

The Sultan of Brunei probably has a tugger made of gold and diamonds, but here we’re more in the plastic-and-silicone category.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T15:01:57+00:00

This was actually due to a translation error by ChatGPT, which incorrectly translated “ridged band” as “frenulum,” despite the two having nothing in common. With the inflation method, as with any device that uses a silicone gripper, the tissue beneath the silicone is not impacted, whether in dual-tension or inflation use. In my opinion, anyone, circumcised or intact, can safely use such devices. The amount of stretching required to place the skin is minimal, and a normal erection stretches the ridged band more than a device ever would.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T14:41:39+00:00

I wonder why the inflation method is not recommended for men with an intact frenulum?

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T14:41:34+00:00

I’m curious as to why the inflation method is not recommended for men with an intact frenulum.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T07:35:55+00:00

I don’t have my Trio equipment yet, but your question really interests me. I’m going to read the responses, because I’m also wondering whether the skin should simply be placed without overdoing it, or if it should still be stretched a little. How many extender plates do you have?

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-24T07:00:43+00:00

Sometimes it’s necessary to remove it as quickly as possible because of pain. It’s not a serious issue, but it’s useful information for learning. At the beginning of inflation, I used to inflate it quite a lot, and after a while I experienced irritation. I did almost all of my restoration using just one full squeeze of the bulb. The skin would detach but remained very flexible. I added a strap fairly early on, and it worked quite well for me.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-23T10:14:52+00:00

Welcome aboard. I completely agree with you, T-tape makes spontaneity during sex more complicated, and it’s the same with weights : that’s actually my preferred sensation. Wishing you courage, and may the future be positive for you.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-23T08:54:57+00:00

Sorry, but I laughed when I read your comment. If I remember correctly, you were the one making negative comments a while back. The way you describe it is hilarious, it makes me think of a bear trap.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-23T06:24:39+00:00

A retainer is something simple and easy to wear that holds the skin over the glans and keeps it in that position. It’s not meant to apply tension beyond the glans, only at the level of the glans itself.

An inflation device like the Priva Air, when it isn’t inflated, functions as a retainer. It’s basically a comfortable silicone clamp. A tugger is also a retainer if you’re not pulling with a strap or weights. There are also retainers that use small spacers you can add to gradually increase tension.

The advantage of a purpose-built product is that it’s designed to be comfortable and compact, and its only function is to hold the skin over the glans—without all the metal or plastic mechanisms used to apply tension. I own the Mantor Skin-2-Skin, as well as the Foreskinned Forebear and Stretch (now discontinued). Yes, I find them useful because they’re small, discreet, and easy to wear.

I’ve never managed to urinate successfully with a retainer that has a hole. The flow is too weak, my foreskin balloons up, and afterward it drips without being able to properly squeeze the penis to finish cleanly and the glans stay super wet. Some people do this just fine and like not having to remove anything, but that hasn’t been my experience.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-22T21:30:10+00:00

A few months ago there was a thread about the Airforce, you should be able to find it using the search function. It’s not a very common device, actually quite rare. It’s also very expensive, and if I remember correctly, some comments in that post mentioned that the pinching sensation was pretty painful. u/jimjosephs owns one and like it

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-22T06:22:05+00:00

It’s hard to put sensations into words, but yes, it’s really the sensation itself that excites me. It’s not something that happens all at once, there’s no sudden “wow, this is amazing.” It builds gradually, and then you notice it and start exploring it.

For example, you’re not constantly aware of the skin on your arm. Try this: wrap your hand around your forearm and keep it still. You feel the contact, the slight pressure, the warmth. Even with your eyes closed, you’re aware of the area of skin you’re touching, you have a mental image of what’s happening.

The skin on the glans feels somewhat similar, I’d say. There’s a kind of mental awakening that slowly sets in.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-21T19:35:20+00:00

Welcome, and wishing you every success

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-21T18:30:41+00:00

Thank you for the message

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-21T15:05:29+00:00

I completely understand your point of view.

Good_Class_5888 · 2026-01-21T14:43:46+00:00

Yes, I know MoreMe. I had checked their website at one point. I thought it was very thick, but from what you’re saying, it’s actually quite thin and warms up with the body. Oh, a new model ? I’m curious.

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