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Capabilities

Written by Paul B. at 29 Apr 2003 01:02:02:

As an answer to: Re: Standards... written by Ivan at 28 Apr 2003 20:57:36:

> This tension can be provided in a number of ways, including weights. tape, springs, and others.

Specifically, an elastic strap attached to the leg.

>> You *can't* sleep and stretch length-wise at the same time.
> I assume you say that based on your belief that weights must be used,

It is sad, but clearly indicates the problem of figuratively "opening one's mouth" when one has no concept whatsoever of just how ignorant (in this sense, primarily meaning simple lack of information, but the other sense, of deliberate aggrandisement despite lack of knowledge, appears to be a significant factor also) one is.

> but you could let the weights dangle past the foot of the bed, letting the corner act as a pulley, so that the pull was still toward the feet, just as weights would do while standing.

The leg strap is much easier and safer.

>> Hence, Jim has no experience with passive stretching of the foreskin while asleep.
> Since the premises of your argument do not stand, the conclusion as well cannot.

Ignorance, ignorance.

> It might be true, but your arguments do not establish it.

And it isn't true.

>> Keeping hard objects out of the way from a strategically very important organ-the glans- when unconscious, is not a bad idea!
> Because ...!?

It has always fascinated me that women frequently wear bras (to bed!) which completely crush the nipples whilst sleeping, and "imprint" the skin very noticeably when they are removed - at least for some minutes. Of course, the parts in question are all soft, and come to no harm.

Of course appliances must be designed with smooth edges, and your mouthguard is a perfect example. Because it interfaces with quite solid structures (the jawbone and gums), it must be accurately shaped. An appliance for use on the penis (heaven knows, there are enough sold in the sex shops that look particularly dangerous) is much less critical (like those distorting bras, in fact), and the need for smooth edges (not only "filed down" in AJ's terminology, but sandpapered and polished or simply, moulded smooth) should be self-evident.

In balance, I tend to say that if someone evidently understands the requirement and demonstrates a reasonable degree of intelligence in their manner of discussion, then they should be able to use a dilator of their own craft (Jim's suggestion of the heat-hardening craft putty for example, sounds appropriate, or use of thermoplastic with a heat gun, or dental acrylic). Unfortunately there appear no such devices in commercial manufacture (the market is relatively small as yet).

I do however, avoid advising this approach to all and sundry as it is just so evident that many lack the intelligence to use such a thing safely without the supervision of a doctor or in this case, equivalent therapist.


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