Greetings
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:34 pm
Hi there,
I've been lurking here on FrankTalk for a few months now and wanted to introduce myself and share my story.
I'm a single guy in my late thirties and, in hindsight, have been dealing with ED for many years. I think it started in my early twenties when I developed fibrosis just below the glans. This affected blood flow beyond that point. From then on, in certain positions--mostly on my back or seated--I would have to squeeze my PC muscle to make my glans engorge--it would drain otherwise. I was still able to have intercourse because the rest of my penis remained firm. Then, a few years ago, I developed more fibrosis near the base. This led to progressively weaker erections overall.
Last year, I finally had to admit I was losing the ability to achieve legit erections. "No big deal", I thought. "I'll just take some medication and it will be fine."
I went to a local uro and got a prescription for 20mg of Cialis. It helped a bit with engorgement but could not produce a truly firm erection. 100mg of Viagra worked no better. To say I was disappointed by my lack of response to the pills would be a huge understatement. Basically, I lost my mind. I'm talking panic attacks and being unable to eat or sleep--just totally devastated and terrified my sex life was over. Like everyone, I've had my share of struggles in life, but the harsh realization that I had serious ED brought me lower than anything else I have experienced.
After a few weeks of this, I got tired of feeling sorry for myself. All my moping reminded me of the scene from Animal House when the College decides to shut down the Deltas and they are all sitting around, defeated. That is, until Bluto gives an impassioned speech about how "nothing is over!" I decided that I was giving up too easily and resolved to exhaust every option to fix my problem.
Eventually, I found FrankTalk and began devouring the many knowledge-filled posts from fellow men who have been afflicted by this terrible condition. I have learned so much and owe a great debt of gratitude to all of you. I've been consulting with some of the top surgeons in the country and have made the decision to pursue implant surgery ASAP. My penis has given me enough trouble and I'm ready for a new start!
I've been lurking here on FrankTalk for a few months now and wanted to introduce myself and share my story.
I'm a single guy in my late thirties and, in hindsight, have been dealing with ED for many years. I think it started in my early twenties when I developed fibrosis just below the glans. This affected blood flow beyond that point. From then on, in certain positions--mostly on my back or seated--I would have to squeeze my PC muscle to make my glans engorge--it would drain otherwise. I was still able to have intercourse because the rest of my penis remained firm. Then, a few years ago, I developed more fibrosis near the base. This led to progressively weaker erections overall.
Last year, I finally had to admit I was losing the ability to achieve legit erections. "No big deal", I thought. "I'll just take some medication and it will be fine."
I went to a local uro and got a prescription for 20mg of Cialis. It helped a bit with engorgement but could not produce a truly firm erection. 100mg of Viagra worked no better. To say I was disappointed by my lack of response to the pills would be a huge understatement. Basically, I lost my mind. I'm talking panic attacks and being unable to eat or sleep--just totally devastated and terrified my sex life was over. Like everyone, I've had my share of struggles in life, but the harsh realization that I had serious ED brought me lower than anything else I have experienced.
After a few weeks of this, I got tired of feeling sorry for myself. All my moping reminded me of the scene from Animal House when the College decides to shut down the Deltas and they are all sitting around, defeated. That is, until Bluto gives an impassioned speech about how "nothing is over!" I decided that I was giving up too easily and resolved to exhaust every option to fix my problem.
Eventually, I found FrankTalk and began devouring the many knowledge-filled posts from fellow men who have been afflicted by this terrible condition. I have learned so much and owe a great debt of gratitude to all of you. I've been consulting with some of the top surgeons in the country and have made the decision to pursue implant surgery ASAP. My penis has given me enough trouble and I'm ready for a new start!