My question has to do with orchiectomy (removal of testicles). Brief background: I was born with undescended testicles and had orchiopexy at age 10 to lower them into my scrotum. But it was a botched job that left me severely scarred and I later discovered that I was sterile and have hypogonadism (unusually low sex hormone production). I had always suffered with severe pain and scarring in the testicles, so much so that in 1997 I had the left side surgically removed and the right side in 2006. The pain is gone and I’m now on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), but it’s been a challenge getting the right dosage. Anyway, although I don’t have any testicular pain, I don’t have a lot of pleasurable sensation either. It has taken a lot for me to discuss new types of stimulation. Yes, it does require us to go outside of our comfort zone. We have found that stimulation of the prostate gives me a great deal of pleasure. However, I still feel ashamed as we had never done anything like this before in our sex life. My wife is a kind and loving person. I know she feels a bit uncomfortable about doing this. I can tell. Do other men who lose body parts—testicles, prostate—have difficulty regaining sexual confidence? This whole thing about losing my testicles has taken a toll on my self-esteem. I have been seeing a counselor for many years. I don’t feel normal whether physically or mentally. Thanks for any insight you may share.
Effects of orchiectomy on male sexual confidence?
