I had my PALP performed on 10/25/22. My erections or partial erections were slow to return. I started using a pump, (hand generated), which worked really well to get blood into my penis. It did get me erect enough to have intercourse but I found the rubber band and or cock ring too uncomfortable. Neither CIALIS or VIAGRA did anything for me regarding increased or better quality erections. However, I still take daily dosages of CIALIS 5mg to help stimulate blood flow. Now, let’s cut to the chase. Although I can experience nocturnal erections as stiff and erect as I’ve ever had, (even prior to my surgery). I just can’t count on getting an erection strong enough for intercourse whenever I want. Most of the time, I get an erection that’s about 85% there but not quite hard enough near snd at the tip to enjoy consistent and long enough intercourse “on call” so to speak. Perhaps about 10-20% of the time I can get erect enough for enjoyable intercourse. However, to be sure to have a strong enough erection whenever I want it…….TRIMIX is the answer. The needle is not horribly uncomfortable. Some injections go better than others! However, my erections on TRIMIX are 100% reliable and both my wife and I enjoy a very stiff and hard erection. Depending on your individual dosage and the strength of TRIMIX you get prescribed. It can cost between $30 to $50 per injection. Obviously, not cheap. However, I would say that a nice firm erection whenever you want it is well worth the price! I do notice that my penis is not quite as sensitive with the injection. However, I am usually able to experience a very enjoyable dry orgasm. Speaking personally from my own experience. My wife and I enjoyed a very wonderful, enjoyable and exciting experience with sexual intercourse before my surgery. We have been together for 13 years and I am more excited and turned on to my wife than ever. As a result, it was very important to me to get my erections to match my sexual excitation and strong erections to really enjoy the sex we had always shared together. Although my natural erections are still slowly improving, I am very grateful to have TRIMIX as a successful alternative to utilize. Having regular intercourse also helps to keep your penis strong and filled with blood to increase its overall health and wellbeing. My wife and I are both 70 years old. I stringy recommend using a pump device in the early months and perhaps the first year after surgery, (depending upon your percentage of penile erection recovery), just to keep blood flowing to your penis. You will eventually find whatever prescription or combination of things to assist you in getting and maintaining a strong, reliable erection.
Best wishes and good luck to all of our fellow PC’s.
Phil