Sensation with an implant, especially when erect and during sex?

[Anon1998]

Haven't got an implant yet, but seriously considering it. It seems to me that the reason erections feel good, either with or without stimulation, is that certain tissues are already stretched, and the mechanoreceptors are more receptive to additional deformation. With a flaccid or insufficiently inflated penis, stimulation feels like nothing. I'm wondering whether an implant would return that feeling.

When the implant is inflated, does it press against the tunica? Does the implant exert turgor/radial pressure? Do you get that stretchy/full feeling in the corpora? What is the girth of the total corpora like compared to before, or even a normal erect penis? Including near the tip.Does an inflated implant get you horny?

I've also heard guys say that they slightly deflate the implant for better sensation. How does that work? Why would full inflation reduce sensation or cause pain?

[Old Guy]

An implant will only give you an erection on demand when you pump it up. It can't fix sensitivity issues, pre-mature ejaculation problems or fix your low libido. As far as sensitivity, mine has always been as good as my younger days once I healed up.

[LGXDownunder]

Haven't got an implant yet, but seriously considering it. It seems to me that the reason erections feel good, either with or without stimulation, is that certain tissues are already stretched, and the mechanoreceptors are more receptive to additional deformation. With a flaccid or insufficiently inflated penis, stimulation feels like nothing. I'm wondering whether an implant would return that feeling.

Anon1998, It's great that you are doing the due diligence before committing to an implant. I think the feeling is a combination of physical and mental attributes in much the same way as a natural erection, but with an implant you need to control the physical aspect manually.

When the implant is inflated, does it press against the tunica?

Yes. The mechanics of it work that way.

Does the implant exert turgor/radial pressure?

Yes. Same as previous question.

Do you get that stretchy/full feeling in the corpora?

Yes. Once fully recovered it feels much the same as a natural erection, but I find it significantly harder (when fully pumped).

What is the girth of the total corpora like compared to before, or even a normal erect penis? Including near the tip.

My girth is the same as pre implant including near the tip. I'm average girth so it's not a big challenge for the device. The glans is soft as an implant can't inflate the glans. But my glans swells and becomes firmer from arousal during sex, especially in the lead up to orgasm.

Does an inflated implant get you horny?

Yes. Stimulation can still come from a variety of triggers but I find that inflating the implant sends a mental signal that causes arousal.

I've also heard guys say that they slightly deflate the implant for better sensation. How does that work?

For some guys over-inflating can reduce sensation and/or cause discomfort. Early in my recovery that was true. But I'm now approaching 16 months post op and I prefer to be pumped as hard as possible. I find it more of a turn on and have full sensation with no discomfort at 100% inflation during prolonged vigorous sex, and I orgasm 100% of the time.

Why would full inflation reduce sensation or cause pain?

Much the same as the previous question. You are exerting significant internal pressure on a very sensitive area with many nerve endings that needs blood flow.