It's very impressive to read the above thread, with men talking frankly and openly about intimacy and sexual performance during prostate treatment of all types.
As I said in another thread, prostate cancer strikes at the very heart of what it is to be male; the ability to have an erection and feel sexual pleasure.
When I was having tests, I told myself that if I had PCa the sexual side wouldn't bother me and I'd be able to cope. But as the tests got more serious and I read about ED and other problems I started to worry a lot about what life would be like without an active member.
I read a man's experience of his penis becoming smaller because it didn't have spontaneous elections, even those while he was asleep that we all get.
I admit I became scared of a future without wanking, which I never thought I would be worried about. But until it happens, you just don't know what feelings are going to happen for you.
I'm so lucky that I dodged a bullet and was found to have no cancer. But I still worry about the long term prospects for me and my little pal. That's why a discussion like this is in my view extremely important for men in our position.
Men aren't usually so open about matters like this, but its heartening to see and be a part of such a conversation. Sex is important, no matter what level you enjoy it at, from bedroom superstar to moderate masturbator.
Hearing how ordinary guys deal with PCa and their physical sex life is very humbling and interesting. Being afraid of discussing things relating to the cock and it's environs has led to many guys missing out on early testing or diagnosis.
Chatting about it here hasto be a useful part of the disease.
Thank you guys.
Mick