jelq: how long should each stroke be?

[manki]

Hi everyone. Thanks always for all the great info. Question on jelq. I've seen jelq video by gandalf and also on the power jelq webpage (hand jelq, not using the device) and I'm confused as to how long each strokes should be, as in how many seconds? i've been doing 3 second jelqs but can I do a quicker one, say each one taking 1 second or less instead and still get the desired results? Which is better, if there is a definitive better approach? Right now my jelq portion of my routine takes the longest and that's the part I dislike the most. If I can cut it down with shorter strokes, that means less time spent, and less tired hands. Thanks.

[Super-Slasher]

It has always been my understanding that slower, stronger strokes enhance any girth gains made for that session while oppositely quicker and lighter strokes focus on length gains.

I have been jelqing on and off for about 2 1/2 years now, and have always found personally that with very slow and firm strokes (around 5-7 seconds) my cock not only appears to be a bit thicker visually after the workout, but also feels very worked out and thicker.

(Wish I could explain this better...)