To prepare for your first fitting, a light trim can help improve the ring's hold, but avoid shaving entirely. There are two main ways to position the ring, depending on your activity level.
In the resting position, you simply pass the penis and scrotum (the area beneath the penis) through the ring. This method is suitable for nighttime or when you're relatively inactive. For more active periods, you’ll need to adjust the ring further by including the skin from the groin area on both sides. This extra adjustment ensures the ring stays in place during movement. If you’re unsure how to manage this, the detailed fitting protocol on the next page can guide you.
It’s important to ensure the ring is the right size. A ring is too large if it doesn’t hold securely, causing a testicle to slip beneath it. As long as the testicles remain above or level with the ring, they’ll be exposed to body heat, which is essential for the method to work. A ring that is too small will leave marks on the skin of the penis or prevent erections from subsiding naturally. This happens when the penis remains engorged due to excessive compression. If this occurs, remove the ring immediately to prevent any issues. For further assistance, you can always contact Thoreme via email.
Some users find it helpful to keep two rings in different sizes—one tighter and one looser—to accommodate different levels of activity. Additionally, hybrid methods, such as combining thermal tools or pairing them with other contraception techniques may be worth exploring. If you’d like to discuss your contraceptive goals, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Proper placement is crucial for effective contraception. Check that the testicles are positioned in the inguinal pouch with light patting. If they aren’t, the method won’t lower sperm count to the contraceptive threshold of 1 million spermatozoa per milliliter. To ensure continuity, consider keeping a spare thermal ring on hand in case you lose one.
Finally, remember to prioritize hygiene. Wash the ring with warm water and soap before and after each use, especially during intercourse, to minimize the risk of STI transmission. If you encounter any challenges or have additional questions, the Thoreme team is available to provide support.
TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL?
A ring is too big when, despite these application, it doesn't hold and a testicle sinks below the ring. As long as the testicles are above or at the same level as the ring, the testicles are exposed to body heat.
You will know if a ring is too small if it leaves impressions on the skin of the penis or when erections do not subside naturally. These indicate that your penis remains engorged with blood due to too much compression. If this is the case, remove the ring immediately.
Send an e-mail to Thoreme if necessary.
FITTING PERSPECTIVES:
- Sometimes boys keep two different sizes, one tight, the other loose, depending on life's activities.
- Hybridizing thermal tools is an alternative to consider. Contact me if you need to talk about it.
- Hybridizing natural methods (symptothermy, diaphragm, thermal, etc.) is an alternative to consider. Contact me if you need to talk about it.
- You have 2 objectives with this practice, one focused on the lift technique to be mastered, the other focused on the need to have contraception. It's possible to access both at the same time, but it's also possible to dissociate them. Contact me if you need to talk about it.
Using a contraceptive ring: precautions to take
It's essential to check that the testicles are in the inguinal pouch by light palpation. If not, you won't reach the contraceptive threshold of 1 million/ml spermatozoa (WHO 2010). 2 thermal rings or another testicular elevation tool can be useful to have with you at all times, in case you lose one, for example.
It is essential to wash the thermal ring with warm water and soap before and after each use during intercourse, to avoid any risk of STI transmission.
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