After about 3 months you don't really notice the implant. If you get it in a bind sitting etc it feels like when you were 20yrs old with an erection that you got bound up in your underwear. Yes I have a Rigicon and the rods are plenty stiff enough for intercourse. This brand bends 135 degrees so it is not hard to hide at all. My dr made the choice for me as far as the type of implant based on my age and my many health concerns. If your considering do your research, you want an experienced high volume implanter settle for nothing less. Also if you go to a site called Franktalk.com it is an open forum that you can join that has tons of information, men with implants and getting implants sharing information. .. if you have any more questions feel free to contact me..