I think it's a far enough question. We discuss different types of surgeries and whatnot amongst ourselves, as well as prosthetics, so why can't someone ask if we get prosthetic testicles?

Quote from: Nicole on July 03, 2013, 01:18:12 AM
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While I might not like how the question was asked or the show referenced, Testicles are there.

I do know one genetic male who has an artificial testicle purely for aesthetic reasons.  I can see FtM's wanting this surgery.

By the way, they are something I wish I had not been born with.

I would like to have balls even if they were made of silicone.  With silicone balls you wouldn't curl up if you got hit in your balls like the cisguy do.  I often wonder how it feels to have them hanging between your legs.

Most men probably don't even think about them, they "just are".

From my perspective they were horrible, probably just as horrible as many FtM's feel about their breasts.

 Sarah Louise, I definitely agree ftm's feel their moobs must go, just in the way for everything they want to do.

Quote from: mm on July 03, 2013, 10:04:38 AM
With silicone balls you wouldn't curl up if you got hit in your balls like the cisguy do.

I dunno about all that. My fear is they would burst. 

Silicone



Unbreakable

Sort of on this topic, there was a story about artificial balls about 2 years ago and male dogs who were desexed.

They pretty much said that some dogs were so depressed at being desexed their owners were getting artificial balls for the dogs.

Quote from: Jamie D on July 03, 2013, 09:19:55 PM


Silicone



Unbreakable

In the immortal words of AC/DC:  "She's got balls! "

Quote from: mm on July 03, 2013, 10:04:38 AM
I would like to have balls even if they were made of silicone.  With silicone balls you wouldn't curl up if you got hit in your balls like the cisguy do.  I often wonder how it feels to have them hanging between your legs.

It feels surprisingly good, actually. Mainly they're "invisible" (one does not notice them when dressed, that's the purpose of guy underwear, is to hold them so they don't move about), but if one goes au natural the slight side-to-side movement, the cool breeze...ah yes, fun times, fun times...

iirc, the ancients (Spartans? One of them thar peoples from 2000+ years ago) used to fight in the nude (except for sandals). That must've been really strange.

Quoteiirc, the ancients (Spartans? One of them thar peoples from 2000+ years ago) used to fight in the nude (except for sandals). That must've been really strange.

I've read that in ancient greece and rome, men did a lot athletic type things in the nude. Wrestling, boxing, swimming, foot races, gymnastics...they weren't ashamed or self-conscious about public nudity. And men didn't worry about being seen as gay or weird or whatnot for engaging in activities with other men whilst nude. Then again, ancient Rome is pretty well known for being a sexually open society, so it's not like being a homosexual or having multiple partners or being into non-mainstream sexual activities was looked down upon like it is in US society today.

Personally, I think that fighting in the nude was probably a really intense experience. You're totally exposed. You're going to fight extra hard to keep those parts protected, I think. And for bioguys, those parts are targets for your opponents. Cray, if you ask me.

QuoteSarah Louise, I definitely agree ftm's feel their moobs must go, just in the way for everything they want to do.

I look forward to the day when my chesticles // fatsacks // moobs are gone. I don't hate them, but I don't love them either. They are just "there" and mostly in the way. Tying this back to the commentary above, I usually work out topless at home. YMMV there, especially if your moobs are larger, but I have a better range of motion and can breathe better when I'm not being cut in half by a sports bra. My t-shirts get soaked in sweat by the halfway point anyway, so what's the point of wearing it after that?

Quote from: Nicole on July 03, 2013, 09:26:55 PM
Sort of on this topic, there was a story about artificial balls about 2 years ago and male dogs who were desexed.

They pretty much said that some dogs were so depressed at being desexed their owners were getting artificial balls for the dogs.

I believe you are referencing "neuticles," and those are more for the owners than the dogs.  I'm a little skeptical about the testimonials that claim it helps the dogs' self-esteem.

I can see the appeal of a person having silicone testicles, though.  I have always seen testicles as the weak spot on a guy, so I am actually grateful that I do not have them.  Seems like the silicone version should be less vulnerable, and I can't imagine solid silicone breaking ever.

Maybe it's just because I have a phantom set of 'em down there, but let me tell you...no matter what anatomy you have, you'd better protect your groin during a game of basketball. I'm stealth with this group of guys I was playing with and the ball decided to hit me there- boy did I go down hard. No need for an Oscar-worthy performance of pain there XD

I really do want something physical there so my brain has a complete and accurate map of my body, but when I do have that I'd really much rather have something made of real tissue...if it means waiting a while so be it.

Quote from: Liminal Stranger on July 04, 2013, 05:24:46 PM
Maybe it's just because I have a phantom set of 'em down there, but let me tell you...no matter what anatomy you have, you'd better protect your groin during a game of basketball. I'm stealth with this group of guys I was playing with and the ball decided to hit me there- boy did I go down hard. No need for an Oscar-worthy performance of pain there XD

I was kicked there, very hard, six years ago.  That's the only experience of pain that I can explicitly remember which wasn't something which wasn't something particularly memorable anyway, like breaking a bone in my hand or being hit by a van on a moped.  Actually, that's the only experience that makes me want to cringe in memory of the pain, and let me tell you, none of those other experiences were particularly pleasant...

Would I go for silicone balls?  I'm not sure.  I've seen photographs where they're too close to the body to both look realistic and be comfortable.  It was a bit of a hack job though, so I don't want to judge solely from that.  Thinking about it, it would be weird to have plastic sitting in your body, but whatever.  I'd only be wearing it over that part of me anyway.

Quote from: AlexanderC on July 04, 2013, 06:01:10 PM
Would I go for silicone balls?  I'm not sure.  I've seen photographs where they're too close to the body to both look realistic and be comfortable.

I'm pretty sure they drop after a while post op

Well obviously it is something some FTMs want-- think of the discussion of prosthetics (and packers) with 3D balls. I actually feel that they are supposed to be there. So when they warm to my body temp, I feel that they are part of me.

--Jay