Novices and newbies discussion

Things seem okay during the day since I can manage well, but here are a few problems I need assistance with; I’ll just list them out. It’s been three days so far, and I’m hoping it gets easier soon, though any advice would be appreciated.

Nighttime erections: My penis is relatively large, which is why I switched to the steel birdlock because my previous devices were too tight for proper blood flow. This one feels more comfortable and stops most erections from breaking through, leaving me with a semi that’s slightly less than half hard. The problem is that at night I get woken up by very swollen erections, which take at least 30 minutes to subside and another hour or so for the swelling to go down completely. Is this normal?

I’d also appreciate advice on keeping my pubic hair from growing in too much, as it gets incredibly itchy when it starts coming back.

I’ve given some thought to how long it takes to get used to things; I used to be a chronic masturbator, and having a larger, stronger penis naturally means it will take longer to soften down properly. That’s my main hope at least.

I’m committed to staying in for at least a month if all goes well. The new cage is helping, but since this is my first major attempt, I might just need to wait until things weaken up a bit. If you all could share some tips and advice, I’d be grateful.