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No orgasm after radical prostatectomy Davinci Robotic sugery

CraigGrant
CraigGrant CSN Member Posts: 8 Member

Hello, I had the radical prostatectomy surgery in August of 2024 so it's been a year since the surgery. I experienced a handful of orgasms which contained regular spasms with the orgasm in the first 6 months that had 40% feeling compared to before surgery. So I was hopeful. Now a year later I don't have only have only spasms which releases some urine along with it. No feeling goes with these, 0%.

I still a have a little incontinence, so i am wearing incontinence underwear along with a woman's mini pad, small and thin. I replace the pad once through out the day to avoid the smell.

I am extremely disappointed with this,

If you don't have a prostate after a radical prostatectomy and you don't have an orgasm, is that similar to being celibate I asked? I know Nerve-sparing surgery may preserve erections, but many men experience reduced erectile function. If someone has had a radical prostatectomy, they can approach their new reality as a form of involuntary celibacy. With awareness, they can transform sexual energy into, creativity, devotion, or intimacy in non-sexual ways — very much like a yogi does through chosen celibacy.

Through yoga and meditation I have been experiencing a more spiritual flow. I have probably lost 70% of the people who were reading this. IT'S A VERY POSITIVE THING TO NOTE IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH HAVING ORGASMS! I feel extremely blessed to be able to experience these divine moments.

Craig

Comments

  • Josephg
    Josephg CSN Member Posts: 544 Member

    Very nice that you found a satisfying alternate to losing the ability to have full orgasms. I am happy that you found a higher level and broader outlook on your situation now, and going forward, as a PCa survivor. This has been a recurring topic on this Discussion Board for well over the decade that I've been a member, and it will serve as good advice for folks who take the time to pause their self pity and read it through.

    IMO, any man who says he's not a man, or his life is worthless, simply because he can't achieve an orgasm, has a very narrow, and may I say a distorted, view on what makes a man a man.

  • Marlon
    Marlon CSN Member Posts: 188 Member

    Yes it's a struggle and it just doesnt feel the same. The work it takes tends to kill the desire.

  • CraigGrant
    CraigGrant CSN Member Posts: 8 Member
    edited September 13 #4
  • CraigGrant
    CraigGrant CSN Member Posts: 8 Member


    • Thank you so much—I truly appreciate your response
  • LuckyKYGuy
    LuckyKYGuy CSN Member Posts: 49 Member
    edited September 14 #6


    I’ll be a year removed from surgery on Oct 22.

    Certainly an interesting take on things . I can achieve orgasm, although not much of an erection and it results in quite a bit of urine leakage. What makes it difficult is that my desire/drive is still there but as someone else stated the extra work and end result of urine everywhere takes a lot of the fun out of it.


    I’ve tried Cialis and Viagra but neither helped at all. My Dr has offered the implant but I don’t think I’m really that interested in it for various reasons.


    I still use a men’s Depend shield (same as a women’s pants liner) daily just because sometimes if I sneeze or cough I have leakage but certainly the incontinence is better than it was 11 months ago!

  • Marlon
    Marlon CSN Member Posts: 188 Member

    TENA makes a shield for men that I think is better. It's wider at the top.

  • CraigGrant
    CraigGrant CSN Member Posts: 8 Member

    If you have true love in your life that helps tremendously, and as I listen to podcasts on post radical prostatectomy and orgasms fantasies should be explored. This is the most difficult experience I have been through. It is also is about living your best life. If your retired like I am you can find things you love to do, be open to truly knowing what you believe. Like I said in the first post, through yoga and meditation I experience spiritual flow not associated with sexuality, it's associated with a universal oneness. It's the most powerful thing I have experienced in my life. Be kind to others and don't forget the most important thing be kind to yourself.