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"Is this what it's supposed to feel like?" Post-op erection device and testicular implant sensations.

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

Waking up after surgery with new hardware in your body can bring some unfamiliar sensations.

Here is what to expect:

  1. Your penis will be semi-pumped up after surgery. It will feel hard, which is so euphoric! It will most likely be a little sensitive, especially while milking.
  2. Your scrotum will be very swollen initially. Making it feel hard. This is temporary. As the swelling goes down, it will soften up.
  3. You will most likely be able to feel both the cylinder in your penis and the pump in your scrotum. Don’t be alarmed, this is normal.

A little tip for your testicular implant: When cleared by your surgeon, start massaging it down. Often times testicular implants like to migrate up into the scrotum.

Knowing what to expect for sensation after surgery can ease pre-op anxiety.

Stay steady,

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