Hey,
Thanks Andy and Bruce. Don't worry, I do get it. And it is a really valid point about the forearm scarring for Phalloplasty (Can they take it from upper thigh that is less visible??). The Phalloplasties I've seen in journals certainly look pretty impressive. Let's just say if your worried about how they look in the gym showers, hell, I'd be impressed. As for function I'm not really sure. Most of the studies I've read seem to indicate a fairly high level of satisfaction with bottom surgery in FTMs as well as MTF but the respondent populations could be biased.
On a sort of follow up note and at risk of stepping over the line WRT forum policies, how important is sexual functionality for bottom surgery for you? Part of the reason I ask is because well, male sexual functionality is a BIG deal for most conventionally gendered men. Many (including a large number of GG's even on these forums) put that down to the influence of testosterone. Presumably then testosterone supplementation would engender a desire "good" male organ sexual functionality in FTM?? On the flip side, many MTF's are quite comfortable with the risk of reduced and even no sexual functionality following vaginoplasty provided they have the right "plumbing" and it looks "normal". Is it perhaps that MTF's gain improved sexual gratification from other areas e.g. breasts??
Please note that I have no intention to offend and obviously being MTF have only marginal understanding of the psychology of FTM so please forgive any offence that I may inadvertently cause.
