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Old 12-08-2008, 07:15 AM
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MHH !!!!!!!!!!
Gary, you kill me. LOL.
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:04 AM
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See now THIS is one of the main reasons I insist on testers that are incredibly easy and quick to use.... so as not to break the flow too much! The accuchecks I've found are some of the easiest... I loved my accucheck active as it had this little integrated wetsuit design instead of a zipup case, testing with it goes like this:

- pop the top on strips drum/grab strip/while priming prick (tester prick, head out of the gutter thank you)
- stick strip into machine with thumb and forefinger/while pricking index finger on same hand (the physical setup, I tell you, was perfect)
- Blood dropped on strip while putting down tester to return to any required business
- noises are off to prevent that great "hospital" vibe/but check back in 5-10 seconds for the result

I still use that accucheck active although the big drop size requirement is a real factor so I've moved to a accucheck performa and stuck it in the active case . (The performa case sucked big time and it would take me approx. 3 times longer to test using that setup).

Now, streamlining your testing process, whatever tester you use - (but I swear, half of them are designed to slow you down what with having to unzip/unlock/turn on/wait etc - I've gone through about 7 types myself in the search and we don't even get them for free here) - might be a worthwhile thing to look into, considering whatever you decide to do with your pump, the first port of call if inpredictable during marathon sessions is firstly, to test at intervals.
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:12 AM
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MHH !!!!!!!!!!
Gary, you kill me. LOL.
And just WHERE have you been this weekend missy? Didn't see you on at all!
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:32 AM
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And just WHERE have you been this weekend missy? Didn't see you on at all!
Certainly not anywhere having fun. I had to work and was too tired yesterday to move.
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Old 12-08-2008, 02:27 PM
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Certainly not anywhere having fun. I had to work and was too tired yesterday to move.
BUMMER....least you accomplished something though. About the only thing I got done was cleaning out my truck!
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Old 12-08-2008, 05:17 PM
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Long ago, before I was on the pump, there was a website hosted by a woman in Canada somewhere that discussed lots of things about pumps including sex. She had a couple of useful suggestions I remember to this day: she had a leg pouch thing that, without benefit of pictures, I thought of as a garter belt with a pump sack attached - useful for discreet uninterrupted pumping. And she talked about using the tubing in fun ways as part of the fun. Always thought I should be calling Victoria's Secret about some sexy pump holders....

I usually disconnect. Good luck with this.
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Old 12-08-2008, 05:48 PM
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BUMMER....least you accomplished something though. About the only thing I got done was cleaning out my truck!
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Long ago, before I was on the pump, there was a website hosted by a woman in Canada somewhere that discussed lots of things about pumps including sex. She had a couple of useful suggestions I remember to this day: she had a leg pouch thing that, without benefit of pictures, I thought of as a garter belt with a pump sack attached - useful for discreet uninterrupted pumping. And she talked about using the tubing in fun ways as part of the fun. Always thought I should be calling Victoria's Secret about some sexy pump holders....

I usually disconnect. Good luck with this.
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I'd be willing to bet an entire paycheck that was Shy!
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Old 12-08-2008, 05:51 PM
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I'd be willing to bet an entire paycheck that was Shy!
hahahahaha
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Old 12-08-2008, 06:06 PM
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hahahahaha
LOL well am I wrong?
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Old 12-08-2008, 06:49 PM
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LOL well am I wrong?
You are so correct. Heck, who do you think I was modeling myself after??? LMAO !!!
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Old 12-08-2008, 06:56 PM
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You are so correct. Heck, who do you think I was modeling myself after??? LMAO !!!
Yea but I like my women older so you stay just the way you are!
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Old 12-09-2008, 11:43 AM
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Well when my wife and I are up for a "quickie". I leave my on because I use 43 inch tubing with the pump inside my sock. Now if you are going for a marathon then yes I remove it. Its also removed while having sex before, during, or after a shower.

Now I have never had a spike, like most have said if anything with the action going on, it will stay pretty flat line..
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:00 PM
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Things like this can't be planned or a time limit set.
I always thought it was a best of 3 falls or a 30 minute time limit......lol
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Old 12-09-2008, 06:44 PM
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Well when my wife and I are up for a "quickie". I leave my on because I use 43 inch tubing with the pump inside my sock. Now if you are going for a marathon then yes I remove it. Its also removed while having sex before, during, or after a shower.

Now I have never had a spike, like most have said if anything with the action going on, it will stay pretty flat line..
First there is Alaska having 4-hour sex, and now you're at it with your socks on.

I can imagine your wife going out with 'the girls' and discussing matters.... 'Quickies aren't a problem as long as my husband doesn't undress completely; he has 43 inches, so he just tucks it into his sock and we get on with it'.

This is too much for a simple Englishman. You'll be telling me you keep the lights on next
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Old 12-09-2008, 06:59 PM
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What's wrong with the lights on? It's fun to use the braile method, but it's also important to let your partner know they are beautiful nekid with or without the lights on!
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