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Title: What exactly is the "hinge effect"?
Post by: curvedcarnivore on February 09, 2024, 03:24:34 AM
I keep reading about it, yet I can't find a clear explanation of what the hinge effect is. I also can't find any pictures. Would love some help! Thanks guys.
Title: Re: What exactly is the "hinge effect"?
Post by: Mikel7 on February 09, 2024, 05:41:13 AM
The hinge effect is where the plaque buildup is circumferentially around the penis. This then weakens that area and does not support the entire strength of the erection. It kind of gives a hinge effect or floppiness in that area. There can be different degrees of this also. It doesn't necessarily have to encompass the entire penis but rather have a slight indentation to weaken the area. If you google it you can see some photos. The photos are copyrighted that is why I could not post any. I'm sure if you search the forum you will find some members pics of a hinge effect.
Title: Re: What exactly is the "hinge effect"?
Post by: Lostand Looking24 on February 09, 2024, 09:42:52 AM


What is the difference between a hinge and an indentation?
Title: Re: What exactly is the "hinge effect"?
Post by: curvedcarnivore on February 09, 2024, 11:50:42 PM
Quote from: Mikel7 on February 09, 2024, 05:41:13 AMThe hinge effect is where the plaque buildup is circumferentially around the penis. This then weakens that area and does not support the entire strength of the erection. It kind of gives a hinge effect or floppiness in that area. There can be different degrees of this also. It doesn't necessarily have to encompass the entire penis but rather have a slight indentation to weaken the area. If you google it you can see some photos. The photos are copyrighted that is why I could not post any. I'm sure if you search the forum you will find some members pics of a hinge effect.

Thank you for your great reply. So, the hinge effect is noticeable during an erection? I'm guessing if I had this then it would be super obvious? Or can it also happen when flaccid? As my penis does seem to flop or bend a bit when I'm not hard and trying to position my penis into the RestoreX.

And unfortunately when I Google hinge effect I just get pictures of surgeries.