How I use CO2/N2O

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Since questions like 'how does it work' arise from time to time, here's a summary of how I've inflated my sack over the past few years:

Disclaimer

This protocol is for personal orientation only and does not replace medical consultation.
Proceed at your own risk – hygiene, self-awareness, and moderation are critical.

Scrotal Gas Inflation


1. Preparation

• Always use new, sterile winged infusion sets (recommended: 21G, 20G, or 18G if using local anesthetic).
• Thoroughly disinfect the scrotum using Sterilium Viruguard or equivalent (let sit for at least 30 seconds).
• Prepare all materials:
  • Food-grade gas (CO₂ or N₂O)
  • Needle valve
  • Tubing
  • Sterile compresses
  • Optional: wound dressings, gloves, local anesthetic (e.g., Xylocaine Dental)

2. Gas Inflation

• Insert the winged needle into the lower scrotal area (subcutaneously).
• Secure the needle to prevent movement.
• Tie the scrotum and penis just below the penis root to retain gas.
• Open the needle valve slowly to start the gas flow.
• Monitor inflation carefully – avoid overpressure.

3. Expansion Phase

• Maintain inflation for 10–30 minutes depending on comfort and goal.
• Watch for:
  • Skin color
  • Temperature
  • Sensation changes
• Stop immediately in case of pain, numbness, or discoloration.
• Best position: lying down, relaxed.

4. Gas Release

• Before untying, release gas slowly via the needle.
• Gently press the scrotum to aid deflation.
• Wait until most gas is out before removing the tie.

5. Aftercare

• Remove needle and disinfect entry site.
• Monitor for:
  • Swelling
  • Discoloration
  • Abnormal tightness or delayed pain
• Log details if desired:
  • Gas amount
  • Duration
  • Needle gauge
  • Personal impressions

6. Frequency & Tissue Expansion

• Aim: gradual, lasting volume increase of the scrotum through repeated stretching.
• Recommended frequency: every 6–8 days, provided full healing has occurred.
• More frequent sessions (< 5 days) increase risk of:
  • Delayed healing
  • Fibrosis
  • Chronic tissue irritation
• Using a fixed piercing canal (e.g., at penoscrotal junction):
  • Reduces surface scarring
  • Still monitor for hardening or narrowing
  • Inspect regularly for color changes or irritation

7. Puncture Site & Gas Distribution

• For even inflation, a central site helps distribute gas across both sides.
• The raphe scroti is the central seam and ideal for balanced expansion.
• My piercing canal at the penoscrotal junction, which runs through the raphe, is well-suited.
• Tips:
  • Insert shallowly and subcutaneously, not deep into connective tissue.
  • After inflation, gently massage or reposition to balance the gas.
  • Best posture: lying on your back, legs slightly apart.

8. Equipment

For the equipment have a look at the 2nd page of this thread: viewtopic.php?p=398915#p398915