Fertility and Other F Words

Life After a Penile Implant: One Man’s Honest Story About ED, Surgery, and Dating

Amy Season 1 Episode 7

In this powerful and candid episode, Dr. Amy Pearlman and Dr. Larry Lipshultz are joined by John, one of Dr. Lipshultz’s patients, for an unfiltered conversation about life before and after inflatable penile implant surgery.

John walks listeners through his journey with erectile dysfunction, from medical therapies to the emotional toll ED took on his confidence and relationships. He shares what ultimately led him to choose penile implant surgery, what recovery and adaptation were really like, and how dating (and talking with potential partners) has evolved since his implant. The discussion is honest, vulnerable, and deeply human, offering insight rarely heard outside the exam room.

This episode sheds light on what it truly means to live and thrive with a penile implant, emphasizing autonomy, communication, and sexual confidence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Erectile dysfunction can be treated through a wide range of options, including lifestyle optimization (nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction), oral medications, vacuum erection devices, erection rings, penile injections, and penile implant surgery.
  • Penile implant surgery is associated with high patient and partner satisfaction rates.
  • Open, transparent communication with partners can be empowering and often leads to positive, curious, and fulfilling sexual experiences, especially when partners understand the benefits of an implant.

Curious to learn more about penile implants? Visit EDCure at https://www.edcure.com

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