David1973 wrote:Manufacturers make both inflatable and malleable implants. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. The inflatable prosthesis produces an effect very close to natural erection - flaccid when not in use but rigid when appropriate. It is almost impossible for someone to know it is present from appearance alone.
But these inflatable devices are mechanically more complicated. All these parts can fail. One can expect the need to replace the device eventually, maybe every 7 - 10 years. Sometimes more often. Some men have difficulty inflating or deflating the pump (men with impaired hand function after a stroke, severe arthritis, hand amputation, etc).
The malleable devices are simple to implant and with no moving parts are incredibly reliable. They can last decades in place, but as noted above, can extrude from continuous pressure. There is little to fail mechanically and no pump and tubing in a man’s scrotum. Some types produce an extremely firm or rigid erection that is almost too firm. But of course, they produce a permanent rigid erection. It can be bent down when not needed and up when needed. Most men will wear a jock or tight fitting underwear to keep it concealed under street clothes. Concealment can be a problem for the big guys.
Because a “permanent” erection is not a natural state, it is more likely it will be obvious in the bedroom and the locker room. A malleable implant is not going to be a secret from friends and partners. Some men find that a problem, but many are not bothered that that at all. (Would it matter to you if your wife or a few friends knew you had an implant?)
It is great that there are options for us as we ponder going bionic.
Same problem injections very hard to keep secret you inject and if your using a ring there is the time to apply pressure to site time to raise then done and the girl is in shock how you do that
