The physical effects of castration without hormone substitute on the the human male is reasonably widely documented, and also substantiated by a number of eunuch correspondents to this web; such as the eventual:=

Impotence

Lack of libido and sexual desire

Atrophy of the prostrate

Atrophy of the penis

Physical weakness

Lapses in memory (not in all cases)

Osteoperosis (not in all cases)

Hot flashes

Distribution of fat in the wrong places (feminising appearance)

Longer life expectancy

Less often the need to shave or not at all if operation is pre-pubertal

Wont become bald if operated pre-pubertally

Voice wont break if operated pre-pubertally, also wont go through puberty period

But what does not seem to be widely known is the PSYCHOLOGICAL and EMOTIONAL effects of castration on the male. I would pose the following questions to elective and non elective eunuchs, and hopefully they could throw further light on these issues:

1. Does a eunuch have a desire for a love life (obviously assexual), a desire for a lifelong partner?

2. Further to the above does the eunuch hug and kiss and enjoy physical contact?

3. If not the above, is a eunuch’s life lonely as a result of his castration, and does he prefer

such a state?

4. What is the situation where the eunuch’s (usually non elective eunuchs) partner is sexually virualized, but he cannot perform.

4. Notwithstanding impotence. Are there eunuchs who do try and get erections either by way of prosthesis in the penis or medicated injections to the penis. In the case of the latter, are these injections effective in bringing about erections? I pose this last question because I have noticed that there are eunuchs who are into body modifications, such as tattooing and piercing of the penis and scrotum (see BME ezine)

Maybe other readers can ask further questions not raised by myself..

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2002 9:56 am 1. Does a eunuch have a desire for a love life (obviously assexual), a desire for a lifelong partner?

2. Further to the above does the eunuch hug and kiss and enjoy physical contact?

3. If not the above, is a eunuch’s life lonely as a result of his castration, and does he prefer

such a state?

4. What is the situation where the eunuch’s (usually non elective eunuchs) partner is sexually virualized, but he cannot perform.

4. Notwithstanding impotence. Are there eunuchs who do try and get erections either by way of prosthesis in the penis or medicated injections to the penis. In the case of the latter, are these injections effective in bringing about erections? I pose this last question because I have noticed that there are eunuchs who are into body modifications, such as tattooing and piercing of the penis and scrotum (see BME ezine)

Maybe other readers can ask further questions not raised by myself..

My own, and ONLY MY OWN answers to the 4 questions:

1) I suppose it would be nice to have a life long partner. I am certainly not opposed to the idea. But neither am I out there pounding the pavements looking for one. If one comes along in the natural course of things, fine. Until then, I have my cat.

2) Of coursre he does.

3) I am NOT lonely. I am often alone, yes, but that is not the same thing. Trust me.

4) I have not been in this situation.

5) I have made zilch efforts to have erections by any means. I see no reason to waste time and money on what is a psycological problem. I might add that I am one eunuch without any kind of tattoos or any other kind of body modification.

This is because I did not get castrated to modify my body. I got castrated to remove the effects of testosterone from my body. Understand the difference?

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2002 9:56 am But what does not seem to be widely known is the PSYCHOLOGICAL and EMOTIONAL effects of castration on the male. I would pose the following questions to elective and non elective eunuchs, and hopefully they could throw further light on these issues:

1. Does a eunuch have a desire for a love life (obviously assexual), a desire for a lifelong partner?

2. Further to the above does the eunuch hug and kiss and enjoy physical contact?

3. If not the above, is a eunuch’s life lonely as a result of his castration, and does he prefer

such a state?

4. What is the situation where the eunuch’s (usually non elective eunuchs) partner is sexually virualized, but he cannot perform.

4. Notwithstanding impotence. Are there eunuchs who do try and get erections either by way of prosthesis in the penis or medicated injections to the penis. In the case of the latter, are these injections effective in bringing about erections? I pose this last question because I have noticed that there are eunuchs who are into body modifications, such as tattooing and piercing of the penis and scrotum (see BME ezine)

Maybe other readers can ask further questions not raised by myself..

1. Right now I am not seeking a love partner. This is partly because I seek much more than just castration and I don't wish to bring any partner into my currently unstable life.

2. I still like non-sexual contact just as much as before, maybe even a little more so.

3. I was already a loner for a long time before my castration. My social desires have not changed from castration, although the elimination of testosterone does make me a better person to be around.

4. n/a

5. I don't do injections or have prosthesis. Not only was I happy to get rid of some of the mass down there, I wish to get rid of the rest of it. I have no tattoos, and de3spite being MtF transgendered, I haven't even had my ears pierced.

Then again, my physical feminization from castration, estrogen HRT, and electrolysis could be considered body modifications.

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2002 9:56 am 1. Does a eunuch have a desire for a love life (obviously assexual), a desire for a lifelong partner?

2. Further to the above does the eunuch hug and kiss and enjoy physical contact?

3. If not the above, is a eunuch’s life lonely as a result of his castration, and does he prefer

such a state?

4. What is the situation where the eunuch’s (usually non elective eunuchs) partner is sexually virualized, but he cannot perform.

4. Notwithstanding impotence. Are there eunuchs who do try and get erections either by way of prosthesis in the penis or medicated injections to the penis. In the case of the latter, are these injections effective in bringing about erections? I pose this last question because I have noticed that there are eunuchs who are into body modifications, such as tattooing and piercing of the penis and scrotum (see BME ezine)

Maybe other readers can ask further questions not raised by myself..

I can give you my account of being chemicaly castrated for over a year now. Being a pre-op MTF TS I desire the effects of castration. Having lowered aggression and enhanced emotions are very much what I desire. To answer your questions I would have to say this..

1.Removing the sex drive does not affect my desire to be in a relationship with someone.

2. Physical contact, not including sexual contact, is still important.

3.I am alone, but I am not lonely. I feel that an intimate relationship would be more rewarding.

4. I do not have a partner at this time.

5. I do not feel the need to have an erection. Although I am curious about the effect of castrastion, having an erection takes more effort and are not as firm and ejaculations have less volume.

Chris

I wish to thank the above writers for responding, having given more insight to my questions. The most commonest response from the above writers are that none are in any relationship, some don’t desire any relationship (“not lonely, but alone”). Is this common with eunuchs?

I would be grateful if the same writers (and others who care to respond) could indulge me further by answering the following questions:

1. Were you in any form of permanent or even casual ongoing relationship before castration (chemical or physical castration)?

2. If so, was the castration directly or indirectly the cause in ending relationships, and if so, did the ending of relationships result from your partner/s, or from yourself?

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2002 8:28 pm 1. Were you in any form of permanent or even casual ongoing relationship before castration (chemical or physical castration)?

2. If so, was the castration directly or indirectly the cause in ending relationships, and if so, did the ending of relationships result from your partner/s, or from yourself?

I have been in and out of many a relationship before castration, all ruined by my excessive sex drive. On top of that, I resorted to paid sex if I could not get enough sex from the regular relationship. At the time I was castrated by Dr. Spector, I had no relationship, and that is perhaps just as well. Now, any future relationship should have a more secure foundation.

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2002 8:28 pm I would be grateful if the same writers (and others who care to respond) could indulge me further by answering the following questions:

1. Were you in any form of permanent or even casual ongoing relationship before castration (chemical or physical castration)?

2. If so, was the castration directly or indirectly the cause in ending relationships, and if so, did the ending of relationships result from your partner/s, or from yourself?

1. I have not been in any relationships for a number of years prior to my decision for chemical castration.

2. Any relationship I had never lasted long, most likely due to the feelings of guilt I had with my out of control labido and the fact that my inner self did not match my physical appearance.

Chris

Groot Voel (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 14, 2002 9:56 am 1. Does a eunuch have a desire for a love life (obviously assexual), a desire for a lifelong partner?

2. Further to the above does the eunuch hug and kiss and enjoy physical contact?

3. If not the above, is a eunuch’s life lonely as a result of his castration, and does he prefer

such a state?

4. What is the situation where the eunuch’s (usually non elective eunuchs) partner is sexually virualized, but he cannot perform.

Something interesting about these questions is I have not (yet) been fixed, but agree with some of them.

1. I have no desire for a love life, or a lifelong partner.

2. I do not typically enjoy physical contact, though I don't avoid it.

3. I enjoy being alone. I enjoy being with people as well, but unlike most it seems I do enjoy being alone. Introverts recharge in solitude, and energize with company.

4. I have roleplayed with in that manner, and it usually isn't pretty.

When a partner is really virilized, and you are not "in the mood" then as I have seen, they first get a little bit more aggressive, out of an honest desire to arouse your own sexual impulses. Desperation quickly rises up as they realize that they really aren't going to be able to have sex with you. The negative feelings that follow they might direct at you, perceiveing that you are hurting them ("why are you doing this to me?") when it's their hormones that are causing the trauma. And finally if neither of you have stormed off or fled by now, they'll generally try to rationalize, saying things like "I can respect that," and "I understand your needs," or even "I'm cool with that." And then they never bother to contact you again for months.