What is Impotence? I mean REALLY?

[madnomadtoo (imported)]

Many people, after reading my signature, have asked me, "madnomadtoo, how do you know you have a 4 inch erection if you are impotent?"

Well, OK, NOBODY has asked me that. It's all about me me me. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!

Proceeding.

Let's dispel any misconceptions about impotence, or in fancy medspeak, "erectile dysfunction."

From "Medical Definition of Impotence" https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main ... lekey=3946

Impotence can vary. It can involve a total inability to achieve an erection or ejaculation, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only very brief erections.

No fine gradations here, rather a matter of classification. If the word is not unequivocal, then saying "He's impotent" is not like saying "She's pregnant." If "impotent" means erections are still present or at least possible, then we need to establish that an added adverb like "completely" or "totally," to imply the absolute impossibility of an erection, is necessary. I believe most of us can and do understand the terms that way. This works, however, only if we realize that simple "impotence" does not preclude erections.

I call myself impotent, meaning I can Occasionally (note the capital "O") achieve an erection. But after a few seconds my mind always wanders and it's gone, lost in the fog. Sometimes I get a semi-erection, soft and pliable, for which a vagina would seem like a barely open steel door with the security chain engaged, resisting entry. Usually, Mr. Little remains uncompliant, refusing excitement of any type. I don't even mind this anymore. Viagra? Who cares?

"Hey, I PEE for you, fella...what ELSE do you want?"

During one of these erections I grabbed a ruler for a quick measurement before the clouds rolled back in. Been a long time. I was shocked! Only 4 inches now? Shrinkage.

Is this typical among eunuchs? Does your penis sleep in in the morning like mine? Does it sometimes venture forth, or does it stay at home like a proper introvert?

What is your experience? Would love to know.

[sparkey49 (imported)]

When no T for 2.5 years it pretty much stayed in the barn very little substance to it when soft at all. Could get semi erect around four inches but incapable of vaginal sex and would disappear quickly. There was little sensation but no real desire mentally either. Morning wood never happened could achieve orgasm by much stimulating by my wife though not ever fully erect. Now on T for almost 2.5 years I do occasionally get morning wood which is the only time I am capable of self masturbation. My wife can always get me up and duration is good and vaginal sex is possible. I still can’t stimulate myself from soft. Orgasm since castration has always been full body when I have one fully erect now is a little over 6 inches a little over 7 before castration.

[daifu-orchid (imported)]

After 6 months no T, there's no morning wood, no erections really at other times. If out of curiosity one really tries, a little soft interest happens but quickly goes. Vaginal penetration? not a chance. Sometimes my partner finds the persistent flaccid state interesting, and tries to overcome it. I let her, but it isn't arousing to me, only her. Measurements? smaller but I don't know exactly. When there's no T, it just isn't an interesting topic.

Haven't tried Viagra with no T. I suspect it would be a waste of good $$$, as I think V won't work without interest.

Having read this post, you probably can't imagine why I prefer the no-T state, but I most definitely do.

Why is off-topic, but happy to share.

[notsomanly (imported)]

I'm very similar just short of two months on Androcur. I tried masturbating a couple of weeks ago out of curiosity (not out of desire) and was able to achieve partial erection and orgasm, with several seconds of delay before a small amount of clear fluid emerged. I have some cialis left over from the time when I wanted erections and will probably take some just to see what happens. Although I've lost my sex drive, I'm wondering if I'd enjoy sex if I had it. I have a hard time even keeping my mind on the concept, but it can seem mildly erotic. I'm just glad to be free of the drive and unwanted erections and fantasies.

After 6 months no T, there's no morning wood, no erections really at other times. If out of curiosity one really tries, a little soft interest happens but quickly goes. Vaginal penetration? not a chance. Sometimes my partner finds the persistent flaccid state interesting, and tries to overcome it. I let her, but it isn't arousing to me, only her. Measurements? smaller but I don't know exactly. When there's no T, it just isn't an interesting topic.

Haven't tried Viagra with no T. I suspect it would be a waste of good $$$, as I think V won't work without interest.

Having read this post, you probably can't imagine why I prefer the no-T state, but I most definitely do.

Why is off-topic, but happy to share.

[cutnbulls2ox (imported)]

I guess impotence is all in the view of the person defining it. A man or woman wanting the penis to erect and it doesn t erect is impotence. A man or woman not wanting the penis to erect and it stays soft, is something else, like success, I guess ?

Those partial erections could be welcomed or ignored or unwanted and that might define if the man is impotent or not.

I m genuinely amazed how some eunuchs can still get erections and enjoy sex with no T at all added to their bodies after castration. You men must have been carving diamonds with your past erections when you had balls ! Very impressive to stay able to fully or partially erect on no added T and long after you lost your gonads !

[Begoneboy (imported)]

I find it fascinating that folks who desire castration or otherwise are concerned with the concept of impotence. Isn't after all the reason for castration to rid oneself of erections?

[daifu-orchid (imported)]

Just so!

My best eunuch times are with no T; there's pretty much complete impotence, and I don't give damn!

There are times when my partner wants me back on T, and T restores function but it take a while and has me feeling much as I did before losing the nuts. While the nuts don't reappear, otherwise I feel not a real eunuch.

Seems to make little sense to lose the nuts and then carefully replace the function of what you've just spent good money and trouble on getting gone? (There are some I think who use tiny amounts of T, enough to prevent flashes, I think.)

Getting from TRT to no T, takes a few months and involves flashes, feeling lethargic, but it gets to feeling very much happier -and impotent.

As they say around here, YMMV, and be warned that going no T just has me a bit lazy and lethargic while I adjust, but others have been known to get seriously depressed to the point of needing help. So, my two cents worth is to make sure you have help available if you need, when you go no-T. The transition is a just a little rough for a while, but feels very good the other side!

[notsomanly (imported)]

It's fascinating how true it is that YMMV. I can appreciate that there are some men who get castrated but want to remain sexual with TRT, but that isn't me. I'm two months on Androcur, testicles totally shut down, no sexual urges and that's fantastic as far as I'm concerned. I haven't had an erection in at least six weeks, although I got a partial one just to see if it was still possible. Being impotent is perfectly fine. So far, no negative side effects and I feel energized rather than lethargic. I haven't had any hot flashes yet. I'm wondering how long it will be before I'm beyond the transition. If the way I feel now is where I'm headed in the long run, then I never want to regain normal T and will almost certainly get physically castrated.

[notsomanly (imported)]

Out of curiosity I took 10mg of Cialis to see if I could get hard enough for penetration. The answer is affirmative. If my spouse ever wants sex again I could oblige her. So I guess I'm impotent except when I'm on the drug. Does that count?

[cutnbulls2ox (imported)]

Just answering why a man would want his erection abilities after castration if lots of men seek castration to never get erections ? A question that was asked above on this post.

That s one of the big reasons for some men. Others get castrated by accident or health problems. Lots of men are castrated for prostate cancer. Some for libo control but not to lose all of their male sexual abilities. So a lot of men would love to stay virile and able to erect after being castrated.

It just depends on how he got castrated and what his goals are.