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Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated
March 22 2009 at 3:01 AM Beeper12 (Login Beeper12)
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I'm using Brava with the manual airlock. It's been going well for almost 4 weeks. But all of a sudden the domes just stopped cooperating. The silicone edges keep rolling under and inside the dome. Not only is it uncomfortable but air escapes. I've missed out on 3 nights now, waking up with nothing.
I've tried using less suction but the rims roll in anyway.
Help...I'm so frustrated!
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molehills
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 22 2009, 4:10 AM
yes, the same thing happens to me. I've found that If I move the domes a bit further down it helps sometimes, because they're not so close to the armpit where the skin moves more if you know what I mean. But still I often have to re-flare the rims and try for a better seal a couple of times. I airlock too, don't know if that makes a difference.
I'm near the end of my third week and I think the domes are quite a bit less sticky already. I'm taking good care of them, wash with baby shampoo and air dry, etc., and use skin prep wipe. Near the armpits especially the adhesive is rolling into balls a bit as well because that's where I adjust them the most.
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BooBoo
(Login Boo_Boo_Bear)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 22 2009, 6:56 PM
I was one of the ones that hated the sticky stuff so, like Louise, I got rid of mine as quickly as possible. This allowed me to add lotion or oil to the rims which stopped the rolling under. So, if you're using pretty strong suction, you might consider adding a lubricant.
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Rox3
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 23 2009, 12:01 AM
One thing that has worked for me - I'm using the Smart box. I bought the wrong skin prep pads on eBay by accident...but they actually help the domes to stick better and I never lose suction and they never roll. I'm beginning my 10th week now. They're the same brand skin prep but they don't say no-sting. They're the regular ones. They work better. They're strong - you can smell the rubbing alcohol.
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Beeper12
(Login Beeper12) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 23 2009, 12:22 PM
Thanks everyone - I also heard aloe was good to try. I'll give it another go and see what happens!
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tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 16 2009, 11:54 PM
how'd it go beeper? I've been wondering how things turned out, as I've considered the lubricant as well, but am nervous about doing it! No problems with a seal for me at the moment, but I have to be careful with my suction to avoid the rolling under thing.
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Beeper12
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 1:43 AM
Hi Trigger!
Things are going well. Sad to say I gave up on the Brava method because I just couldn't commit to the minimum 10 hour usage time. I couldn't sleep and never really got the hang of it. I tried for about 4 weeks, and then the silicone started acting up...then I just gave up!
So...I just started Noogleberry - so far so good! The pressure is a million times stronger and I can definitely commit to 1 hour a day!
I'll hopefully get some results from this method!
tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 2:06 AM
Wow! I'm so glad you could find something that fits into your lifestyle without giving up on suction methods altogether. Especially as you've already put in the four solid weeks. You're definitely not the only one who just found the brava trip waaaay too much to deal with. Suction definitely seems to work...one way is slow and steady wins the race (NB) and the other is fast and furious, but may just be a bit infuriating for some.
I've done the opposite! I did a month of NB, and then thought I'd up the ante and started brava. So far I've done two and a half weeks of brava, and have adjusted to sleeping ok, thank goodness, as that was the main thing I was worried about. There's no way I think I could get enough hours in if I worked a full time job though! I can't believe people do! I was doing more than an hour a day with NB though more like 3-4hrs, and brava is much better for me because I can walk around, do stuff, cook, eat, drink a cup of tea without the domes farting off. I love it. My husband is slightly more perturbed about how dominating brava is, and I definitely understand husbands getting sick of it. Hugging is difficult, having sex is a rigamarole and not very sexy plastered in no sting prep and bandaids, and the idea of snuggling in bed is right out. I've dealt with this by strapping them on earlier in the afternoon and keeping them on (except for a half hour bath - but the swelling stays so I don't think it's too much of a prob) until the early morning when I rip them off and enjoy a nice cuddle sans domes and on my side!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh. We both appreciate that. But of course only possible because I don't work out of home (well, not at this very moment) and don't have young kids.
That said, NB is great, and I also intend to do it between relatively short bouts of brava in the winters until I've achieved a nice size pair of bosoms. Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll enjoy the results! I'm amazed by people like Kultzu who have done it for relatively short daily uses (1/2 hr) for a year and have very big boobies now! It's possible, that's for sure!
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Anet
(no login) silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 5:53 AM
Rox, did you say the prep wipe has alcohol? The coach had told me, do not put anything that has alcohol on it, it will destroy the domes.
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Beeper12
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 18 2009, 6:52 PM
Tr1gger -
I agree - suction definitely works. NB is just higher pressure for shorter intervals, which fits better into my lifestyle for sure! I can handle shorter intervals for a long time if my boobs still grow.
My husband HATED the brava domes. He hated that it took over all cuddle time at night (I work full time so our only time together was taken over by those things!). We never tried having sex in them - I can't imagine!!
Keep us all posted on your progress!!! Good luck!!
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Rox3
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 19 2009, 11:28 PM
Anet - yes I bought the wrong prep pads - a box of 50 from Amazon but I noticed after they arrived that it doesn't say "no sting". They do have alcohol but it's slight. I haven't noticed any damage to the domes/silicone so far. I'm down to about 4 or 5 left. The domes stay on tighter. I think I'll try the Aloe now since the pads are expensive. I'll let you know if the Aloe works. FRUIT OF THE EARTH 100% ALOE VERA GEL 240z. is what they say to buy.
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tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 20 2009, 12:26 AM
thanks Beeper, glad you found something that works! I totally understand about your husband not being happy. I'm into my third week, and the complaints are coming more swiftly, although I've worked it out so that I can rip them off early in the morning and cuddle then. But sex in the domes? Lord no! I couldn't feel less sexy, nor possibly look less sexy. Poor man!
Hope it works for both of us!!!!
March 22 2009 at 3:01 AM Beeper12 (Login Beeper12)
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I'm using Brava with the manual airlock. It's been going well for almost 4 weeks. But all of a sudden the domes just stopped cooperating. The silicone edges keep rolling under and inside the dome. Not only is it uncomfortable but air escapes. I've missed out on 3 nights now, waking up with nothing.
I've tried using less suction but the rims roll in anyway.
Help...I'm so frustrated!
Author Reply
molehills
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 22 2009, 4:10 AM
yes, the same thing happens to me. I've found that If I move the domes a bit further down it helps sometimes, because they're not so close to the armpit where the skin moves more if you know what I mean. But still I often have to re-flare the rims and try for a better seal a couple of times. I airlock too, don't know if that makes a difference.
I'm near the end of my third week and I think the domes are quite a bit less sticky already. I'm taking good care of them, wash with baby shampoo and air dry, etc., and use skin prep wipe. Near the armpits especially the adhesive is rolling into balls a bit as well because that's where I adjust them the most.
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BooBoo
(Login Boo_Boo_Bear)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 22 2009, 6:56 PM
I was one of the ones that hated the sticky stuff so, like Louise, I got rid of mine as quickly as possible. This allowed me to add lotion or oil to the rims which stopped the rolling under. So, if you're using pretty strong suction, you might consider adding a lubricant.
Edit Message Delete Message
Rox3
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 23 2009, 12:01 AM
One thing that has worked for me - I'm using the Smart box. I bought the wrong skin prep pads on eBay by accident...but they actually help the domes to stick better and I never lose suction and they never roll. I'm beginning my 10th week now. They're the same brand skin prep but they don't say no-sting. They're the regular ones. They work better. They're strong - you can smell the rubbing alcohol.
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Beeper12
(Login Beeper12) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated March 23 2009, 12:22 PM
Thanks everyone - I also heard aloe was good to try. I'll give it another go and see what happens!
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tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 16 2009, 11:54 PM
how'd it go beeper? I've been wondering how things turned out, as I've considered the lubricant as well, but am nervous about doing it! No problems with a seal for me at the moment, but I have to be careful with my suction to avoid the rolling under thing.
Edit Message Delete Message
Beeper12
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 1:43 AM
Hi Trigger!
Things are going well. Sad to say I gave up on the Brava method because I just couldn't commit to the minimum 10 hour usage time. I couldn't sleep and never really got the hang of it. I tried for about 4 weeks, and then the silicone started acting up...then I just gave up!
So...I just started Noogleberry - so far so good! The pressure is a million times stronger and I can definitely commit to 1 hour a day!
I'll hopefully get some results from this method!
tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 2:06 AM
Wow! I'm so glad you could find something that fits into your lifestyle without giving up on suction methods altogether. Especially as you've already put in the four solid weeks. You're definitely not the only one who just found the brava trip waaaay too much to deal with. Suction definitely seems to work...one way is slow and steady wins the race (NB) and the other is fast and furious, but may just be a bit infuriating for some.
I've done the opposite! I did a month of NB, and then thought I'd up the ante and started brava. So far I've done two and a half weeks of brava, and have adjusted to sleeping ok, thank goodness, as that was the main thing I was worried about. There's no way I think I could get enough hours in if I worked a full time job though! I can't believe people do! I was doing more than an hour a day with NB though more like 3-4hrs, and brava is much better for me because I can walk around, do stuff, cook, eat, drink a cup of tea without the domes farting off. I love it. My husband is slightly more perturbed about how dominating brava is, and I definitely understand husbands getting sick of it. Hugging is difficult, having sex is a rigamarole and not very sexy plastered in no sting prep and bandaids, and the idea of snuggling in bed is right out. I've dealt with this by strapping them on earlier in the afternoon and keeping them on (except for a half hour bath - but the swelling stays so I don't think it's too much of a prob) until the early morning when I rip them off and enjoy a nice cuddle sans domes and on my side!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh. We both appreciate that. But of course only possible because I don't work out of home (well, not at this very moment) and don't have young kids.
That said, NB is great, and I also intend to do it between relatively short bouts of brava in the winters until I've achieved a nice size pair of bosoms. Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll enjoy the results! I'm amazed by people like Kultzu who have done it for relatively short daily uses (1/2 hr) for a year and have very big boobies now! It's possible, that's for sure!
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Anet
(no login) silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 17 2009, 5:53 AM
Rox, did you say the prep wipe has alcohol? The coach had told me, do not put anything that has alcohol on it, it will destroy the domes.
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Beeper12
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 18 2009, 6:52 PM
Tr1gger -
I agree - suction definitely works. NB is just higher pressure for shorter intervals, which fits better into my lifestyle for sure! I can handle shorter intervals for a long time if my boobs still grow.
My husband HATED the brava domes. He hated that it took over all cuddle time at night (I work full time so our only time together was taken over by those things!). We never tried having sex in them - I can't imagine!!
Keep us all posted on your progress!!! Good luck!!
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Rox3
(no login) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 19 2009, 11:28 PM
Anet - yes I bought the wrong prep pads - a box of 50 from Amazon but I noticed after they arrived that it doesn't say "no sting". They do have alcohol but it's slight. I haven't noticed any damage to the domes/silicone so far. I'm down to about 4 or 5 left. The domes stay on tighter. I think I'll try the Aloe now since the pads are expensive. I'll let you know if the Aloe works. FRUIT OF THE EARTH 100% ALOE VERA GEL 240z. is what they say to buy.
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tr1gger
(Login tr1gger) Re: Silicone rim rolling inside dome...help I'm getting frustrated April 20 2009, 12:26 AM
thanks Beeper, glad you found something that works! I totally understand about your husband not being happy. I'm into my third week, and the complaints are coming more swiftly, although I've worked it out so that I can rip them off early in the morning and cuddle then. But sex in the domes? Lord no! I couldn't feel less sexy, nor possibly look less sexy. Poor man!
Hope it works for both of us!!!!