Current Restoring Method

I'm currently about 9 years into my restoration journey. The method I've been using since January 2024 is Redditt user "Spiritfu's" packer method. I use the stealth retainers extended packers: https://www.stealthretainers.com/products/3-pack-extended-p-tainers/ I wear the an extended plastic packer with a stainless steel weight called the p-tainer bulge: https://www.stealthretainers.com/products/stainless-steel-p-tainer-bulge/

I find this set up very comfortable to wear all day. I remove it each time to pee.

My latest order from stealth retainers was the 3 pack of extended retainers. This time I ordered 3 of the +5mm length, but in different diameters (12, 14 and 16). I find that it is an easier increase up from size to size if use a series of increasing diameters (the cup size) before moving up in length.

I've never had success with the grippers from stealth retainers. They have always slipped on me. Instead I use one of the newer grippers made by Chuck at DTR: https://foreskinrestore.com/product/gripper/ These pair well for me with the size 12 and 14 stealth packers. For the size 16 packer I prefer to use a gripper from Chris online store: https://www.chrisonlinestore.com/product-page/silicone-gripper-for-catii-or-dtr

The silicone gripper replacement for the DTR fits very well and is super comfortable for long hours.

This is the first time I've used the size 12 packer. I find it slightly uncomfortable compared to the 14 and 16. It pinches just ever so slightly. Not so much that I can't keep using it, but enough that it's at the edge of my awareness through the day.

I intend to wear this size 12 +5mm extended packer from stealth retainers until March 1st, 2025. At that point I will size up to the size 14 +5mm extended packer. Then, May 1st, 2025 will be my next target for switching to the size 16 +5mm extended packer.

I already have a +10 extended packer (plastic) on which the threads broke after a lot of use. So I'll have to fix it before using again. I also have size 16 +5mm stainless steel extended packer. I've used it quite a bit as well, but I think it will fit better after working my way through the smaller sizes.

I also have a variety of homemade devices that I will put in order of size, and work through in 2 month increments.

Let me know how your restoration is going these days. Have you found any new devices or methods that you are enjoying? Thanks for reading, and keep on tugging.