These are my answers for my experiences. Others experiences may differ. So don’t take my word as gospel. Routine: manual stretches 20min. Pump 20 min first thing in am. Then 15-45 min stretching prior to bed. Permanent gains: About 0.5-0.8 girth depending on EQ over 9 months. Temp gains: about 0.3-0.5 additional inch girth immediately after. EQ: improved. Discoloration: present but minimal for me.