I had non-nerve sparing radical prostatectomy back in July so I knew natural erections were going to be a thing of the past. I am not sexually active with a partner and luckily, I can achieve an orgasm fairly easily by masturbating my flaccid penis - indeed I am one of the fortunate ones who have experienced far better orgasms since surgery. I was offered help by my consultant to get erections which I declined at the time. However, following my first three month psa test, the nurse recommended using a pump to prevent atrophy. The hospital trust provided me with one for free two weeks ago and I am currently using it daily.
I knew that my penis might possibly shrink in length after surgery and lo and behold, it did. I am wondering how much length it might recover with pumping. Personally, I find it no big deal. Yes, it’s a bit messy with the lubrication but the experience is not an unpleasant one. In fact, I find it gives me a nice tingling feeling down below. I was amazed how quickly the penis grows from the first few pumps, and how, as I repeat the action several times, I am able to get bigger and bigger erections. My one attempt so far to maintain my erection was partly successful. I was left with a much enlarged penis but it was t fully erect. This may mean I need to pump it up more before sliding on the constrictor.
One strange effect I get in the morning is that when I wake up, I y penis feels like it is erect just like it always was pre-op. However, I know this can’t be the case and when I check, it’s as flaccid as usual. I’m not sure what’s going on there - no doubt something to do with my brain.