Hi All

I am considering an Orchi and wonder if anyone out there has the ability to get erect post orchi.

Hugs

Kay

Hi,

I'd like to know as well.  I believe I have read some posts where people have been able to get things functioning but that was a long time ago and memory could be fuzzy..

Hugs,

Jen

why would you want to?

technically I'm inclined to think erections come from the brain but maybe not.

Yes you can.  You just lose the ability to produce semen and testosterone.

yeah, mine works fine, but the orgasms are dry, and it takes longer to get erect

Yes you can, it takes more work (in my case) but I would ask why would you want too? and a question that was asked by my surgeon was do you ever plan on SRS, I had the scrotal tissue removed at the same time, her concern was having ample material for the labia minor.

Hi ... I'm with those who asked "why would you want to".  A post I created earlier was put into another category, but here is what it said:

Question ... Perhaps I am ignorant of the latest methods during transition because I had SRS 28 years ago ... Why an orchiectomy and not a full SRS?  I understand the need to remove the testosterone producing elements, but does not an orchiectomy still leave you with a penis?  Also, it is my understanding that the scrotum is required during SRS, so do I assume that the orchiectomy still leaves you with the scrotum skin?

I apologize for being ignorant in this area ... As I said, my SRS was a long time ago.

Thanks .. Roberto

As you can see, I'm learning more, but my concern about the scrotal sack looks to be verified below.  Roberto.

I did it for two reasons.  1) To reduce the amount of drugs for HRT.  2) I may not ever get to SRS, so I would rather reduce the bulk.

Quote from: lilacwoman on December 26, 2013, 03:02:57 PM
why would you want to?

umm....to have sex?

All,

I have shared so many of my thoughts, so much of my life and my transition here on Susan's.  I have done so to help others but also to help myself.  I find that I am uncomfortable answering "Why?"  to the extent that it would require so that everyone would understand.  Suffice to say that SRS is scheduled 10+ months out. I will be keeping scrotal tissue so that it is available for that time.  However, I would like to play with my wife, in that manner, until it is time. 

I think you all deserve better and I apologize for not being able to answer more fully.

Hugs,

Jen

Why not just have SRS?

I can think of at least 10,000 reasons....

Orchi: $5k (and paid for by insurance)

SRS: +/- $15k-25k...rarely paid for by insurance.

Quote from: Oriah on December 26, 2013, 04:15:04 PM
umm....to have sex?

Hmmmm there are plenty of women that have sex without a hard penis....... OH and one other thing that I loved after my orchi no more spontaneous erections....

Quote from: Cyndigurl45 on December 27, 2013, 11:33:25 AM
Hmmmm there are plenty of women that have sex without a hard penis.......

and at least one that does....

Not everyone's sexuality is the same..

Some of us may want to have sex this way, and there's nothing wrong with that.

But IMO it's going to be less likely to be able to post orchi because of that lack of testosterone.. I know we generally shut it down through our HRT but I figure that there's at least some still going on as long was have testes.. and that is going to make it more likely and easier.

I'm going to express my strong feeling in support of women who want to be erect.

It is perfectly legitimate for a trans girl to want to perform penetrative sex. Not all of us hate our parts to the point that we'd abhor using them for that purpose (though in my case I'd still much rather have the other set).

In fact, there are cis women who engage in penetrative sex with their partners, using an aid of some kind.

The "why" question is a loaded one. While under some circumstances, it can come from curiosity, it is often a challenge to someone's preferences and experiences. (As in, "If you were really a trans girl, why would you want to have sex like a man?")

I really hope that's not what's happening here.

This is not firsthand knowledge since I haven't had an orchiectomy. I do have T fully controlled via HT, in fact over-controlled with a level of "4". That's far lower than normal female. Happily I can say things still work perfectly normal, if the desire is there then the function is too for me. Have anecdotal evidence other women have had this experience too.

Edit added: I do have a partner and she is more than pleased to work with me as a preop. My SRS surgery is scheduled in April. This will be challenge for both of us getting through the recovery. Then determining whether we are still right for each other afterward.

Quote from: lilacwoman on December 26, 2013, 03:02:57 PM
why would you want to?

technically I'm inclined to think erections come from the brain but maybe not.

Why wouldn't you want to?

Erections come from the brain, which is influenced by the testes (i.e. hormones).

Quote from: suzifrommd on December 27, 2013, 12:49:35 PM

The "why" question is a loaded one. While under some circumstances, it can come from curiosity, it is often a challenge to someone's preferences and experiences. (As in, "If you were really a trans girl, why would you want to have sex like a man?")

I really hope that's not what's happening here.

I see it as a microaggression, and it would be nice if that sort of thing was discouraged here, it really has no place.

Sometimes asking the question "Why?" helps one understand the context.  In this case, there could also be a quality of erection issue.  For me, the better question would be "Will I be hard enough to penetrate my wife?"  I probably should have started a different post.  However, I just tagged onto the original post from "Just Ole Me" as it was convenient and put the question back to the top of the recent posts, increasing the probability of a response.

I do look forward to no morning erections though. 

Hugs,

Jen

Quote from: Oriah on December 26, 2013, 04:15:04 PM
umm....to have sex?

Exactly what I was thinking lol