So sometimes when people look into phalloplasty, whether it be here on this website or somewhere else, their seem to be a lot of common misconceptions. Now it's nobody's fault really, it comes from outdated information that's still on the web and it spreads because people are still going by this outdated information.
So I'd like to clear up what I think are the most common misconceptions about phalloplaty:
1. Phalloplastys have no feeling.
ERRRNT WRONG! No, this is a total misconception. Phalloplastys do have feeling but it was much more common WAY BACK WHEN for them not too. That is no longer a typical thing, although it's still a risk as in with every surgery. It is quite COMMON for a phalloplasty to result in a penis that reacts to cold, heat and touch with the ability to orgasm.
2. Ok Ok, but it doesn't have erotic sensation right?
Okay, when you have a phalloplasty you retain your erotic sensation. Meaning you experience orgasm the same way you do now- through your biological clitoris, this is the same when having a meta. However the phallus itself doesn't have erotic sensation, so you have two options. Some surgeons don't give you a choice but most do- you can either have your biological clitoris buried at the base of your new penis so that when your new penis is stimulated it stimulates your neopenis (clitoris) that's buried at its base. or you can decide to keep your clitoris untouched and located underneath your new phallus. Either way you will maintain orgasmic ability.
Side Note:
-Their is this funny little idea floating around in cyber space that their is a high risk of you losing sensation after phalloplasty. Although possible as I said before this is no longer common practice. Although it may take a year or two for all the sensation to come back (Not unlike FTM top surgery).
-A lot of people think erotic sensation is loss after a phallo, normally it stays the same. However a funny but true side note is thier have been a few reports of guys gaining sensation after a phallo. This is not a lie I have a video where a guy shows his phallo and mention he himself having gained sensation. Good for him! lol
3. Phalloplasty don't look like an actual penis.
Research, research, research. This idea comes from three misguided sources of information.
1. Outdated surgery pictures
2. A genuinely BAD surgeon
3. and most commonly- you saw a picture of an UNCOMPLETED phalloplasty
Modern days phallos, at least in my opinion, look fantastic. With the exception of a few. Modern day advances like glanoplastys and medical tattooing can make a phallo look like the real deal. However, their are inexperienced surgeons and outdated techniques and you MUST be on the look out if considering this option. Most people agree (although their are exceptions) that a forearm flap or latissimus dorsi (also referred to as the side of your chest) give the most realistic results. Although I recently saw several exceptional photographs of a an abdominal flap I believe but that technique is slightly outdated (slightly I repeat). But the most common mistake people make is judging an incomplete phallo. A phallo can take up to a year and takes several stages to complete. You need to remember that if you see a picture of a penis with no head or balls, it's probably not done yet lol.
4. The erectional device is going to rip through the head during sex.
This incident is called protrusion, it can happen in biological men too. It's HIGHLY unlikely with an under 10% chance of this happening. Research the different erection devices to find one good for you if considering this surgery.
SRS Checklist for Phalloplasty:
Ability to STP? Yes
Average sized penis? Yes
Ability to have penetrative sex? Yes
Authentic appearance? That's a real personally perceived question but with a good surgeon I'd say, Yes
