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I realize this may be impossible to answer but...
Since the implant is purely mechanical, if one were to cycle it say once a week vs twice a week, would that mean it might last longer. I know it wouldn't go twice as long but just wondering if more, regular usage lengthens or lessens it's longevity. Some mechanical things need to be used to work and keep working.
I'm hoping to get 10 years out of mine.

JamesG wrote:I realize this may be impossible to answer but...
Since the implant is purely mechanical, if one were to cycle it say once a week vs twice a week, would that mean it might last longer. I know it wouldn't go twice as long but just wondering if more, regular usage lengthens or lessens it's longevity. Some mechanical things need to be used to work and keep working.
I'm hoping to get 10 years out of mine.

You should cycle it more than once a week. Just use it and don't try to conserve it, that's just a waste. It's entirely possible that it will last 10 years regardless of cycling. Besides I highly suspect that 5-10 years from now, they'll be much better than the devices we have now. At least I hope so...

I'm hoping to still be alive in 10 years The only truly mechanical part is the pump, the rest of the parts may be subject to flex stress as they inflate and deflate. I agree with harddrive. It will last as long as it lasts. You went through all the stress and upset that goes with developing ED, worked through the ambivelence, the questioning and the doubts that are a huge part of the decision making process, and survived the surgery and recovery. There is little point in doing all of that if you are just going to try and save the thing. Use it and enjoy it.