Taboo

So there is a topic that I've noticed is rarely discussed.  What if a transgender woman decides to keep her penis.  It could be for various reasons: can't afford surgery, scared of the surgery, or they have a significant other whom they love and they like that body part.  Whatever the reason, one thing that is hardly talked about is performance after starting hormones.  Don't let any porn fool you, it is not that easy to get an erection if you have been on hormones for a while.  Yes you expect the morning hard on to go away, but what about if you want to have sex?  And use your penis?  It's not as easy as one would think.  With lack of testosterone in your body, you suffer erectile dysfunction.  It will take a lot of work to get an erection, and even more work to keep it.  Is this the same for everyone?  No.  Each person can experience varying degrees.  Also, think of your penis as a muscle.  If you don't use it, you are going to lose it.  As much as most of us do not like our penises, we tend to not touch it.  The blood vessels constrict and forget how to stretch and bring in blood flow.  It will also become painful if you try.  Trust me.  Ow ow ow.

And if you really love your significant other, like I do, you do not want to disappoint in the bedroom.  Mostly they will understand it takes a bit more work to get the penis up.  But not always can you hold the erection and it may not be as big as it was pre-hormones as again, if you don't use it, you lose it.

So if you want to keep your significant other happy in bed, I suggest every so often, a few times a week, exercise that muscle.  I know it can get dysphoric, but it gets easier.  And for that extra push, you could always go the route of Viagra.  Which my doctor just prescribed to me yesterday.  I have not tried it yet, as I won't be able to afford to pick up the prescription until next weekend.  They are expensive.  10 pills for $50 (if you have insurance).  No insurance 10 pills will run you about $167.  But again, if you love your significant other with all your heart, it is worth it.