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@harvey44

Maybe you are being over sensitive about your friends ignorance of the ills of prostate cancer and prostatectomy. I was fortunate to not have incontinence but dealing with this cancer is ongoing. Sure, I have ED as a result of this but, I deal with it. I have a girlfriend who is understanding and without my suggestion, she is educating herself to my condition. We have wonderful sex because we are very open minded and use the tools available to me for erections. I certainly wouldn't be offended by a friend saying to me in a similar situation that I might get lucky tonight. It's what people do and it isn't offensive to suggest such a thing. I suggest that you may need to get some counseling to deal with your insecurities about your condition. You'll live a much happier life if you just chill about this. You could be enjoying great sex with your wife and maybe even make her happier.

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harvey44 I am afraid you read too much into this. I said I wasn't offended, and I have no idea why you feel I need counseling about insecurities. I am saddened when people miss opportunities to become more aware of things affecting their friends. One friend was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. I read up on Parkinson's so I would understand his situation better. Another friend recently told me he had a suprapubic catheter surgically inserted. I asked him all about it. I know that curiosity killed the cat, but I wish people would take some time to get up to speed when their friends share their medical issues. I assume they are sharing because they are reaching out and want someone to talk to.