wmounted wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:48 pm
I started with the volume knob at its lowest position and gradually turned it up. I could only rotate it less than a quarter of the way before it started feeling like I was getting shocked.
After ensuring it was safe to use on low volume, I tried it on my penis. Interestingly, it seemed like my penis could handle more electricity than my leg. I could turn the volume knob at least a quarter of the way, but any more than that, and it felt like I was getting shocked (depending on the audio file). Is this normal? I used rubber loops and water-based lube, didn't have much stinging.
The main issue I encountered during my estim session was the intensity jumping from almost nothing to very intense power whenever there was a significant change in amplitude on the audio file. I tried several files from the StimAddict's archive, but I had the same problem with all of them. I had to consistently adjust the volume knob to enjoy it. I found it hard to maintain an erection during my hour and a half session, maybe I had one for only about 10 minutes. Even that probably thanks to visual simulation.
After my experience, I have to say it felt exactly like what it is: getting electrocuted on the penis. I didn't enjoy it much, and I don't think I'll be trying it again for a while.
One more thing, once I was adjusting one of the silicone loop electrodes and accidentally dropped it. When I immediately tried to pick it up (IK this was very dumb, i did it instinctively), boy, I couldn't hold onto it; it was giving me very intense electric shocks. Is this normal if you touch a single electrode without it being connected to the body?
Something sounds not quite right. There are plenty of variables that can change the experience with Estim and there are plenty of unknowns of your described experience that make it difficult to comment on.
I personally don't use standard water-based lube for electrodes on the penis because the five types I've tried, I found the conductivity sucks and it has a very prickly and stingy feeling and they all get sticky when they dry up. If you are in the US, you can get a 2 pack of Spectra360 for about $10 or a 5 pack for about $22(just a year ago it was still $20, but it's not 2020 anymore). I use this everywhere that's not internal because it doesn't get sticky and it's cheaper than almost any brand of lube.
Electrode placement is important, I'm assuming you started with two electrode loops connected to a single channel. If you are placing one around the corona and another near the base, insulate the top half of the loop for the one at the base. If you don't the dorsal nerve gets stimulated in two places and is uncomfortable. I usually use a loop forward of the balls instead of behind the balls to avoid stimulating the back of the balls, with some experience, you might be okay with this though.
Files - I have no idea which files you are using, that giant archive has lots of good stuff, but also there's a bunch of stuff designed for the 2B, the ET312B, and other devices where the volume range, frequency, or waveform type might not be suitable for an amplifier based device. ..plus some might be designed for a 'spicy' experience.
Regarding your leg or hand - yes, the leg and especially the hand will feel much more intense, but also I've never been able to get a pleasurable experience stimming anywhere else, although I'd be interested to know if anyone managed for that to be the case.
The sensation shouldn't feel like you are being shocked, starting with a low volume, it should be set to a subtle level and a low intensity and should feel similar to the intensity of a vibrator if it were sandwiches beneath the skin.
Try using the Estim Clinic webtease with the single channel, set the computer volume lower (try 40%, but this will vary between devices) so you have more movement on the amplifier volume control and choose the option to select a person and choose Rachael to start. Most sensations should feel like a very slow grippy pulse, if it hurts, turn it down until it's comfortable.
I'm still thinking you need the Spectra360, but if you have TENS pads, you don't need lube for those and you could try that instead.