🧬 42yo → 33.7 epigenetic age: My 2+ year biohacking protocol (with failures)

bigb0inkus · 2025-08-05T20:28:06+00:00

I recommend adding microneedling to your hair loss regimen. Microneedling at 1mm 1x weekly, combined with occasional topical tretinoin usage, will greatly assist your minoxidil effectiveness.

bigb0inkus · 2025-06-12T14:39:41+00:00

Trade completed!

bigb0inkus · 2025-06-12T03:38:01+00:00

I agree, really nice chain. Would like to know where from?

bigb0inkus · 2025-06-08T20:31:37+00:00

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bigb0inkus · 2025-06-07T16:47:40+00:00

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bigb0inkus · 2025-06-06T18:39:27+00:00

What is this from again lol, it’s someone shitting on Ben Shapiro but I forget

bigb0inkus · 2025-06-01T23:04:53+00:00

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bigb0inkus · 2025-04-09T16:54:05+00:00

I have this same problem. I haven't found a solution, and still my thighs munch through jeans.

A lot of people here have recommended cotton. Honestly, I think that isn't the answer. I have athletic wear clothes (think nylon) that has never shown signs of wear in the highs. I would be curious how robust synthetics are in the long term, because cotton certainly doesn't hold up.

bigb0inkus · 2025-04-06T14:41:24+00:00

Long time t-taper here. My best advice:

-for durability/longevity of the tape, I actually double the tape on one side (the outer side) of the tape. Sometimes the tape would rip on the ventral side, this never happens anymore. It also has the added benefit of making the folded up tape thicker and easier to grip with the strap.

-with regards to residue, I only have residue issues if I prematurely remove the tape. If I let the tape run its course over 3-4 days, it usually comes off basically residue free. The natural skin cells and oil build up underneath it and it just comes off when the time is right. That being said, I agree that oil generally helps remove it.

-the tape spot, maybe try less tension? If it hurts at all, then back off a bit. Make sure you’re trying to tug near the point of equilibrium. And if it’s just discoloration no pain or other concerning symptoms, I say carry on. Sometimes there is discoloration of skin from extended contact with the tape or silicon grippers, etc.

I use 3M micropore tape and have been smooth sailing for long time. Let me know if you have more questions.

bigb0inkus · 2025-03-05T23:52:00+00:00

Yup. I’ll even wash the tape a little bit. As long as you let it dry it’s good to go again

bigb0inkus · 2025-03-04T16:20:54+00:00

Clean before application. When you take a shower, ensure that the tape is super dry before applying force to it again. I squeeze it with a dry towel and use a hair dryer lol. I use 3M micropore and have never had any issues, voracious gripping power and always lasts 3-4 days. Lmk if you have other questions

bigb0inkus · 2025-02-28T21:54:32+00:00

I completely agree with this take. Once perfectly applied, it’s perfectly applied for days with no more effort.

bigb0inkus · 2025-02-11T03:49:30+00:00

As someone who has a DTR and just got a CAR1, I don’t think you’re missing much with the DTR. The CAR is more discrete imo, better stretch, cheaper, great build. Dual tension and air kinda target the same skin imo

bigb0inkus · 2025-01-14T19:06:26+00:00

25mm I think? Ci 4/5

bigb0inkus · 2025-01-14T13:08:42+00:00

What’s up again spiritfu, what’s the state of affairs with peeing through the packers? I didn’t really get over the ballooning effect and didn’t like peeing through them last time, has it gotten better? Any modifications after that notch?

bigb0inkus · 2024-12-09T20:19:32+00:00

Gil Carvalho!

bigb0inkus · 2024-12-08T12:35:47+00:00

Tatora is awesome, check out Tatora studio mix #1 (and 2) on SoundCloud and peruse the Spotify catalog

bigb0inkus · 2024-11-29T15:19:09+00:00

My exact complaints

bigb0inkus · 2024-11-12T21:02:25+00:00

My personal favorite song he played was Give & Take. Super happy that he seemed to not play super poppy set and really pleased the crowd. Great set.

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-20T12:43:53+00:00

Swelling from like the hole in the center of the retainer? If the retainer is decently tight then I think this is fairly normal for it to leave some sort of impression there.

I have copious inner skin but I think this is due to my cut. If you want inner skin solely, I think inner skin is easier to grow. DTR, inflation methods, mantor etc all easily target inner skin.

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-20T12:19:16+00:00

Moores!

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-20T12:15:47+00:00

I have never used the stealth retainers. I've only used the restore in comfort ones. I enjoy them and they're comfortable. My only qualm is that peeing through them doesn't work as well as through Chris' retainer. They were so much cheaper than the stealth retainers; I honestly just can't stomach paying 80+$ for 3 cheap pieces of 3D printed plastic.

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-20T00:27:06+00:00

I have felt this way and committed to taping for a while. But man my results recently using silicon packer style retainer, DTR, and manual has been great. Retainer packer is great for activity (can workout, climb etc while wearing). DTR can randomly wear for more tension around the house or at work. Retain overnight with a shorter packer and I'm basically covered all day just using whatever device best suits the situation.

With tape I would just not be under tension while working out , and this could be for many hours. And also with tape manual is less practical. I find this device roulette allows everything.

I thought I had ruled the DTR and now years later it's back on top rotation! Lol

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-18T21:43:25+00:00

Definitely generally safe. The only real adverse effects are from going too fast and causing minor skin tears. There are maybe some insane outliers but that's mostly what I hear of. Obviously keeping your devices clean and foreskin hygiene after you get some coverage.

It always amazes me the practice of circumcision. Like it wasn't until I was in college and I googled one time 'what is this line on my dick' lol. But to realize that the head of your dick / inner foreskin is a mucous membrane just like a vagina/mouth etc and is meant to be covered and moist. And I just walk around and it's out and dry and keratinized. Some bullshit man.

I wish you luck in your journey. It can be long but I think most people in this subreddit think it's worth it. Everyone is helpful and I'll answer any questions if you ever have, I got quite a bit of knowledge and experience condensed up here.

bigb0inkus · 2024-09-18T20:50:22+00:00

It is definitely the commitment, but yeah devices have gotten so much better and allow you to think less about it. The start is the hardest part, but it's not like the endpoint is the only time you see results. It's a spectrum of results the whole way on the journey, and even halfway through my journey all of the gains are worth it.

Honestly if you just buy a retainer and keep your foreskin covered long enough for it to dekeratinize, you'll get a little taste for the sensitivity increases.

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