r/sounding • u/SmartSignificance597 • 21h ago

Advice / Questions my first time, some issues NSFW

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I started with a very thin one as my 6mm doesn’t even fit without hurting

but this small one hurts quite a bit, I’m using durex KY jelly and pushed some straight into my urethra and it didn’t hurt, is it my sounding rod that’s the issue?

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u/Charming_Arrival4944 20h ago

First off, don't use KY jelly. Buy some premium medical grade lubricant. I would also skip using the silicone sounds and get some stainless-steel sounds that you can sterilize with 90% alcohol. Other than that, use the sound that fits you comfortably and then you can work your way up. Don't rush it, it takes quite some time to stretch your urethral, I have been sounding for almost three years and have just now gotten up to the 10 mm. Don't be in a rush and enjoy each step of your journey.

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u/solodudepa 13h ago

Totally agree. Metal sounds. Sterile lube. Go slow. No forcing. Takes time. I know that by experience. Went from 6mm to 10mm but took regular sounding sessions (2-4 x a week) for months.

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u/Longaction101 17h ago

I agree with Charming_Arrival4944 about trying stainless-steel sounds and a medical-grade lube that is sterile. A sterile lube contains bacteriostatic agents to help reduce the presence and spread of bacteria.

If you like silicone, which is ‘grippy’ get better quality silicone which will minimize that friction.  I find that the common black silicone like the one in your post has a lot of friction and tends to be a little stiff, and lube doesn’t stay on very well.

I really like ones from SiliconeNozzels. You can buy them in different lengths, diameters, and softness/firmnesses. And lube adheres to them much better than those common black silicone.  I prefer Dynalube.