Don't give up your natural arousal!

[Jgoody]

I'm fast falling into the "disregard" category when it comes to Mark's posts. He's still early in his MPP recovery, but hates his implant (even though he states he knew before doing it he would hate it -- self-fulfilling prophesy!).

Others have suggested he might be happier with an IPP, but Mark would rather have his MPP removed and have nothing replace it than try an IPP. IMO that's a "sour grapes" mentality that borders on pathological.

Worst of all, he's trying to poison other patients against implants, telling prospective patients they will feel like robots and lose their souls with an implant, in spite of the many glowing testimonials from other implantees. It's one thing to to say "I really don't like it, but you might have a better experience," but entirely different to tell men looking for help that they will be miserable robots if they choose the only effective treatment available to them. This is mean-spirited and lacks any sense of empathy.

Misery loves company, and Mark is trying to drag us all into the Pit of Despair with him. Don't fall for it.

Same. I felt for him but kinda think he's maybe trolling now. I am aware that there is a very small chance you'll land in the dissatisfied group, but the odds are definitely in our favor. If you can't function sexually without an implant, it's a no-brainer. It is a last resort & prob shouldn't be done if you can have tolerable sex by other means.

For me it has been a good experience & I'm able to have the best sex I ever had. I only wish I could have done it sooner. I still get arousal & I get "plumpness" overnight so it's not completely destroyed. Not sure if he got a hackjob or possibly is the type that is never happy. Seeming like the latter if his dr is recommending an ipp but he wants explanted.

Either way his posts are low key funny so I'm here for it but it's also a serious issue for many of us & this IS A VERY GOOD SOLUTION for many of us. Discourse & discussion is healthy tho so ideally everybody should get to say their piece. I'm happy with my outcome tho & happy to aide or assist others considering or with questions.

I'd honestly say my only gripe would be fully flaccid being able to palpate the dog ears. But the trade-off is a big dick always hanging down (that looks natural while standing) & bulging now in clothes, so the trade offs really a wash for me. So for me it's all been a total upgrade besides being able to feel the cylinder when completely flaccid. I'd take that everyday of the week.

If you're being totally honest mark I really hope you give it some time & get your mental state good. But there are other options for you you could try. And definitely should try to train yourself to be more positive. Life's a short trip & a miracle brother! I know the darkness looms but we'll meet it later on. For now we celebrate bitches!

[duke_cicero]

I suffered for 14 years with ED — along with the accompanying shame, humiliation, and depression that came with it. There were times that I wanted to kill myself.

Sex has made my life so much better. I'll say again, as I've said on many other threads, that I've had to adjust certain things in my life to make room for the implant, so to speak. I am 80% satisfied. I thank modern medical science every day for this — because 80% satisfaction is pretty amazing. I love my MPP.

I wish I had done this 14 years ago. I can't imagine how my life might have been different. It's impossible to know. I'm trying not to ruminate.

I'm prone to depression. I still have bad days, too. But because I'm on the right medication, and because I talk to a mental health professional I trust, and because I exercise and have great friendships with some of the best people I've ever met ... things are looking up.

But you have to exert a LOT of effort to make life work for you. Implant or not. Medication or not. Therapy or not. Friendships or not. Exercise or not. There's no silver bullet. And sometimes, things get worse before they get better. This is true for each of the things I mentioned: implant, medication, therapy, friendships, exercise. Investing in any of those things means you risk downside. But it's worth trying.

As far as I know, this is the only life I'm going to live. So I'm acting like it.

[Jgoody]

Couldn't agree more that this site needs a thumbs up function. I would have liked a lot of y'all's comments. I'm just now reading all the other posts before mine & dukes & I gotta say it's really cool to see. You guys being honest & all that other sappy shit we typically don't talk about in real life. But 100% agreeing & I've dealt with depression & stuff too.
Few months ago I cold turkey quit Seroquel & it was f'n tough. But man the sexual side effects have been a crazy benefit to stopping it I think. It took me awhile to orgasm before that & now I'm normal with it. But I know what you're saying duke about that shit & that's why I brought up the darkness. It's always there for me but I choose to fight back & laughter helps me.

Anyway Mark I'm still pulling for you homie & do what you gotta do fam but I'd put a little stock into what other guys say who aren't benefiting from their advice to you

[easymoney]

I have the Rigicon mailable ... did I lose size like mark keeps complaining about? .. Sure I did stroke in 7-2022 never had another erection till implanted 6-2023. Also for a few years prior never had great erections because of age and meds etc. Had first implant 6-2023 a year later 6-2024 had it replaced due to under sizing .. now a year later things have settled down ..got some of the sensation back .. stroke caused me to lose all of my libido so it's always a struggle.... but as far as my cock it has gained some size since when the implant was first done .. you shrink with age period you have no choice in the matter .. but my end result size wise and function wise i'm pretty happy with .. I never had an IPP so have nothing to compare it to in that regards .. without seeing before and after photos of what mark is working with would be hard to make a true judgement ..