Sex aids - penis sleeves / extenders / strap on - have you tried?

[PDYorkshire]

Hi

I am new to the forum. I have been looking through various posts for about 2 weeks.

I was chatting with a close female friend about my situation. My sex drive has dropped. I do become aroused, but it feels like someone 'tuned the dial down'. My penis is firm at the base and slowly becomes less firm towards the tip. I can feel hard nodules just before the tip of the penis on both the top and bottom of the shaft.

Around halfway up the shaft I seem to have a 'hinge' the penis is ok when horizontal but if I hold it up vertically, it flops over. This area on the underside feels softer and bulges slightly. I am worried that if I try to have intercourse and the penis bends during sex, I will cause further damage.

Whilst chatting my friend said, half jokingly,  "well if all else fails, you could use a strap on" . Initially, I was crest fallen and resistant. But I actually started to consider the merits of this.

I wondered if one of these sex aids may help to keep the penis more rigid and straight. Plus offer some protection against further injury?

I have browsed the internet and there are a few options.

Penis sleeeves seem to be thinner material - likened to wearing a thick condom.
Penis extenders thicker.
Hollow Strap ons - thicker again.

I am single after breaking up from my previous partner 18 months ago, but would like to start dating again. Any thoughts, comments, sharing of experiences welcomed.

Thank you.

[Mikel7]

Hi

My sex drive has dropped. I do become aroused, but it feels like someone 'tuned the dial down'.

When I hear someone say this the first thing I recommend is they have their hormone levels checked out. Especially your free Testosterone and your Estradiol levels. I have no knowledge of using the sex aids you describe. I would look into getting in with a qualified Dr and getting a proper diagnosis.

[PDYorkshire]

Hi Mikel7

Thanks for your response.

Things are moving very slowly with regard to finding the right consultants. I was supposed to have a private appointment on 8th March, but the consultant contacted me the day before to say it was outside of his specialism. So I was referred back to my GP.
They made another referral for a private consultation on 23rd March. I have today spoken with the secretary for this consultant and again the referral was not to the right consultant. So, I have now a found a peyronies specialist and I am seeing him on 4th April.

With regard to hormones, I did have these checked out at the back end of last year. A few levels were 'slightly raised' but within tolerances and so I was told nothing warranted further investigation or treatment.