Will castration cure your sexual hangups? It will reduce them, but not cure them. Sexual desire in men is especially high, in women, not so much. Many castrated men maintain a sexual libido, others have a greatly reduced libido. In men, sex hormones push us to do things we often regret, castration reduces the "pulse and push" of these hormones so that they lose some of their power over us. When the brain is not infused with all the sexually charged hormones, we can, I can, control my sexual desires more then I could before castration. So again, castration varies from man to man once castrated, but it will greatly reduce your sexual urges. I think you should know that "deep dark depression" after castration is a very serious issue for many castrated men. It's nothing like you'll ever experience, it will plunge you into darkness, so much so, that without help, could kill you. So you're kind of between a rock and hard place, you want to get rid of all or most of your sexual desire, but if you get castrated, you could create another mental/emotional mess. I had to add back a little testosterone (every morning) to ward off the depression. Hope this helps.

I think it may be time to mention that the brain is the largest sexual organ. T levels and physical modifications to one's body can effect the ability to express those thoughts and feelings and their physical manifestations - but what is in your head isn't, by itself, going to be changed because of surgeries or drugs. Without some addressing of what's going on in your head it may well find another outlet if a sexual one is impossible. And don't be so sure that is better.

My parents were sexually repressed. When I was young, I was told not to touch myself and that it was dirty. I know this because that's what I heard my mom telling the kids when she was bathing them a couple times. I promptly told her to cut it out. I don't blame them, it's how they were raised. That said, I've felt guilty my entire life for having sexual feelings. It's like every time I orgasm I would feel ashamed. I don't think that taking T away will help you get through your hang ups but I do not have any real world experience without it.

I have two male dogs who were neutered and one female dog who was spayed. The two male dogs still have a sex drive that caused them to f@#k their pillows to shreds. And the female dog still tries to mount people's feet.

Similar issues as Tugon. But it got a bit more serious as my life and liberty were at risk. I am at peace with myself after castration. No sexual thoughts - no nothing... even the dreams are gone after 8 years. This is not for everyone. You are also ending any chance at procreation.... Since I already had a family, this was less of a concern, and in my old age, it is only a fleeting regret....

I tried HRT under Dr. supervision as an experiment earlier this year. Nope! Old habits came back almost at once. End of experiment after 6-weeks. Took 3 months for everything to subside back to normal (zero) interest levels.

It worked for me. (See previous post.)

Castrated 9-3-15, not using any TRT. My last annual blood-work was in August. I asked for a T check to be included because it hadn't been checked since the surgery. Results were a laughable "<20". I still had a libido and was a regular wanker before castration but now not a trace of sex drive. At age 72 I don't miss it a bit and think a libido is a distracting waste of time. If I were much younger I might feel differently but now I really enjoy the mental peace and quiet. Yeah, I get hot flashes but they're not bad enough for me to consider any TRT. I don't want the body hair or even a trace of libido returning. Or the increased risk of heart attack or stroke that my primary care doc cautioned me about. For me, life is better without balls.

My erections and libido were gone when my level was low (30). I had no urge to ejaculate or need to. No sexual dreams or hardons at night. Even with trt it is much lower then before.

Tugon, wish I had read your post when you wrote it a few years ago. It really is one of the best posts I’ve read on here. Really enjoyed it.