Removing the condom cath

[broncobowsher]

For all the bodyscaping: the Norelco Bodygroom (link) isn't incredibly cheap, but it's the hair trimming equivalent of safety scissors. Seriously worth the money.

Even if you don't need one, the reviews are good for some chuckles.

To tackle sensitive areas...

(that is off the amazon site, manufacturer video, I wasn't ready to watch that video)

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

To tackle sensitive areas...
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(that is off the amazon site, manufacturer video, I wasn't ready to watch that video)

The video was pretty tame...but man those reviews are gold!!!!

You can manscape using many methods but I say just man up and get a bro-zilian. Sure you may cry but the tears soothe the pain as they drip down.

 

[sh0ck1999]

i tried the coveen ones the material is too thin and floppy and i had one leak. ive noticed its helpful to trim the end so the hose barb is as close to your "outlet" as possible without rubbing helps it from getting pinched off from squeeze. the last time i used one i just cut the front off when i was done so i could pee normal then waited till i got home and slowly rolled it off using adhesive remover little bit at a time. im still not set on routing up and and out vs straight down. i dont tech dive yet but last year i got put on a diuretic and i only dive dry so suiting up when its 90 out you have to keep drinking unless you want to pass out makes for a uncomfortable dive in as little as 15 min . once it starts getting warm again im gonna have to start using them again.

 

[Dark Wolf]

Sorry to re-rail the thread, but...

I recently measured at home, and ordered singles of the closest size, one size up, and one size down, of each of these:
Bard Rochester Wide Band
Coloplast Conveen Optima

Testing them out at home, I found that one size up seems like definitely not the way to go. The closest measured size for each of these fit well in my apartment, so decided to order more of those. Went ahead and tried out the one size down on my first and second dives using a P-valve.

Dive 1 I used the one-size-down Rochester Wide Band. Manscaped what seemed like a reasonable amount, went out for a dive, it worked great on the dive, zero issues. Removal process was quite illuminating: my manscaping was not remotely sufficient -- noted! Removing was painful but not too bad. Used some soap and some EMT shears to split the cath along the top, which gave me 2 places to peel and made it a lot easier (learned that trick from a different thread on SB, cannot find it right now).

A week later, dive 2 I used the one-size-down Conveen Optima. Manscaped way more than last time. It went on easy, but the end of the thing is a lot bendier than the Rochester. Had a hard time routing the tube such that it wouldn't kink, but found a maybe-workable solution, tested it out on land and it seemed to work. Used it twice during the dive, and it was noticeably more difficult to evacuate the bladder the first time, but much easier the second time. When I was gearing down at the truck, noticed that I must have had a blowout, since undersuit was damp in that area, but dry near the seals. Confirmed in a rest room later, in fact the thing was barely stuck on there at all, wtf!

With that experience, I think removal is no longer my primary concern. How do I avoid the blow-out? Factors that come to mind:
* There probably exists a better way to route the hose. Next time I will experiment at home rather than trying to figure it out facing my truck's open door on-site.
* Is the Conveen Optima simply inferior to the Rochester? It definitely has less of a sticky patch, and is bendier in the region between where my junk ends and the hose starts, which do not seem like desirable properties in hindsight.
* I put it on at home, drove 120 miles, stopped for a fill, picked up my buddy at his place, drove to the site, set up gear, finally got in the water. All in all it was on about 4 hours prior to splash time. Is this a mistake? From some of the removal suggestions here, it sounds like I be putting it on just before the dive, not hours prior?

Anything else?

In my opinion, the Conveen caths that I have used have a less aggressive adhesive. Wide Bands are awesome. For the cheaper brands, I also use Mastisol adhesive and a wrap of medical tape. I put mine on before driving to the dive site (30 minutes to 3 hours) and remove after the last dive. Roll up from the bottom after removing wrap of tape. With wide bands, I decide whether to remove or let it ride depending on adhesion.

DW

 

[Graeme Fraser]

The doctor who carried out my vasectomy gave me a very good tip on practical manscaping (no pun intended).

Before my procedure I went along with my wife for a consultation and pre-op. All went well and the doctor gave me a date for the op, telling me to shave my tackle thoroughly beforehand. He suggested my wife assist with this process.

Anyway, it was a lot more difficult than we thought (think lots of loose skin and hard to reach crevices). Needless to say, it wasn't pornstar perfect!

So, on the big day, the doctor looks down at my meat and two veg, tutting and sighing like a disappointed parent. I can't remember his exact words but he likened it to someone undergoing chemo treatment, with various tufts off hair and random bald patches.

Anyway, he then proceeded to grab the end of my manhood, pulling it up tightly to iron out those annoying wrinkles and then swept his razor expertly up and down. Think, a traditional barber sharpening a cut throat razor using a leather strop.

A true masterclass in action!

 

[michael-fisch]

In my opinion, the Conveen caths that I have used have a less aggressive adhesive. Wide Bands are awesome. For the cheaper brands, I also use Mastisol adhesive and a wrap of medical tape. I put mine on before driving to the dive site (30 minutes to 3 hours) and remove after the last dive. Roll up from the bottom after removing wrap of tape. With wide bands, I decide whether to remove or let it ride depending on adhesion.

DW

In the cheaper retirement homes, they are used to replacing the Widebands once a week, usually on Mondays.
Stay away from cheap old folks homes, a major % of the residents don't last 2 years.

Michael

 

[Searcaigh]

but man those reviews are gold!!!!

Thanks Turk, your comment made me click on the link

 

[chillyinCanada]

Grip it and rip it

If you've got one that's really sticking, if you can get a little bit of the base released, mineral oil will actually loosen it up well. I reveserve mineral oil for the ones that adhesive remover pads and hot showers don't work for.

Why do you reserve it? Is it bad for you? Am I going to be embarrassed by the answer?

 

[Storker]

You guys have convinced me that dry suit diving is never going to be in my future. Think I'll stick to warm water, wetsuit diving that does not involve putting glue on the equipment.

Up where I live, a drysuit is more or less mandatory for local diving. The majority of divers I know manage just fine without gluing a tube to their junk.

Go easy on the coffee, don't overhydrate and remember to take a leak just before you zip up the suit and don the gear, and you're probably good for an hour under water. Immersion diuresis is much less of an issue when you're diving dry.

 

[formernuke]

i tried the coveen ones the material is too thin and floppy and i had one leak. ive noticed its helpful to trim the end so the hose barb is as close to your "outlet" as possible without rubbing helps it from getting pinched off from squeeze. the last time i used one i just cut the front off when i was done so i could pee normal then waited till i got home and slowly rolled it off using adhesive remover little bit at a time. im still not set on routing up and and out vs straight down. i dont tech dive yet but last year i got put on a diuretic and i only dive dry so suiting up when its 90 out you have to keep drinking unless you want to pass out makes for a uncomfortable dive in as little as 15 min . once it starts getting warm again im gonna have to start using them again.

Same here in the summer air temps are high so your chugging fluids. Water temp is in the 50 mark so you could use a wetsuit but most of us prefer drysuit. If you go deep water is about 40. In the winter water is in the 30's.

Some of the sites also don't have public bathrooms within 30 minutes so if you go for 2 dives it's a full day there.