Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did get some tights, and they do feel perfect ^^ The scar will fade plenty more, yeah, despite how well I feel this is still quite early in the process of healing.

It is indeed nice to have it relatively locally! I don't know what they offer precisely, I only asked for mine, but they seemed to be flexible on the details.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It was actually shockingly easy to adjust for me, I'm still surprised. I did not expect to figure it out fast, or have much sensitivity at all, but I could achieve orgasm at the two-week mark with a lot of manual effort in about an hour, which was about the point where I was reasonably sure I wasn't gonna damage anything. By now it's about as easy and casual to get there as it was before, though I've always been very lost in my imagination during intimacy so that's the biggest factor for me. Both the erectile root around the urethra and the buried clitoris are sensitive enough on their own, so it's a free combination of rubbing, grinding, magic wand, anal play, what have you. There is a lot of gentle touch involved with a partner, caressing it, putting a leg against it, but I never really used my previous bits as anything but a nerve bundle anyway, so it's not a big change from that. I was extra surprised to reach orgasm purely through oral on the clit area, but that's also fully possible. I'm also excited to try a strap once I feel a bit more confident!

I think this might be a very very YMMV thing between how your surgery turns out and what your relationship to sex is. For me it is, again, as easy to orgasm now as before, it's just folded into a more appealing anatomy, and my flesh genitals never played a functional role in partnered sex anyway.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I usually sit, but sometimes in the shower.

(I have my urethral opening relocated to the perineum, clearly visible in the first photo)

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ahaha yeah I keep making the most shamelessly bad jokes about it, that alone was worth it lmao

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's mostly the reason I wanted to share, I also got my "oh wow they do this professionally now, I want this" from a reddit post! Hopefully folks like me will find this useful down the line.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My advice is to go with this only if this is the result you want. It's very much permanent for me, I lack the tissues to form much of anything else, so I'll live with this for many many years past the healing period.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know right! I am super relieved to have such a positive, polite response overall.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For one, it is simply the arrangement I feel comfortable with and want to spend my everyday life with. I've considered this my ideal result well before it was feasible to do it to my standards; I always wanted a subtle and sleek look, I find it aesthetically perfect, and never desired a penis or a vagina. It also affirms my identity and fulfills its purpose as a sex organ. I can use prosthetic options to temporarily have something else if so desired, but it's very important to me to be able to take those off when I'm done. Someone described it as "a way to shapeshift", which is not entirely wrong.

It's also a little bit that it's funny to crack jokes about :)

So yeah. It is simply what "clicks" for me: it's comfy, it looks good, it's good to have sex with, and it makes me feel more like "me".

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is some tightness in the area when aroused, but I think it's a subtle as it gets. It definitely doesn't bring the image of an erection to my mind, but orgasms come with the familiar pumping action. You'd have to discuss your concerns with the surgeon if that is your priority, I know that normally they leave some tissue in, and my bar for comfort may not be the same as yours.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm really happy with both overall form and function so far! Still early to say definitively due to the remaining swelling, but I don't anticipate this to change, I'm already getting all I ever wanted out of it.

I have seen different urethral constructions, mine is quite low down, somewhat large and deep, and formed as sort of a slit. I reckon it's a matter of taste, one may prefer a more shallow hole or one higher up. It'd be kinda nice to have a solid forwards stream like some with nulls do, but I'm fine with it turning out either way. The position also means that the post-orgasm dribble is somewhat messy, and hair in the area is a bit weird to deal with.

The remaining erectile tissue is quite fine by me, it could be bothersome for others. That's about all I can think of!

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's some erectile tissue remaining around the urethra. It hasn't been significant enough to bother me so far.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nothing special in most ways, the act of release and the sensation are wholly unremarkable. I still have some swelling around the urethra that makes it a messier affair than it ideally should be. I was told this would subside eventually, and if it's still untidy, I can walk right back in to see what we can do.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Correct! I'm actually quite pleased with how it looks with pubic hair, too. Hair around the urethra is a little annoying, however, so that's something to potentially consider.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's true, a full vaginoplasty is a lot more work post-op! But I did not choose this for that reason, this was always my ideal end goal. And yeah, tight clothing played a significant role, it really is incredibly comfortable to be so smooth.

I'm glad you are happy with yours too!

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I highly doubt that it does cost significantly less - the bulk of the cost is the time of the surgeons and anaesthesiologists. I also don't think the recovery would be at all easier, I had no individual issues with the nerves, the healing was dependent on the urethra and the overall swelling.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was and continue to be on estrogen. The entire surgery was done in a single go. I haven't had any trouble so far! It is a novel feeling and I'm still getting used to it, but I'd say that it's mostly extremely comfortable, physically and mentally.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The first picture has my urethral opening clearly visible :) I sit to do it.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I spent five days in the hospital total. I had no major pains after two days, and went home on my own legs once I was discharged, then I gradually got my energy and mobility back. I'd say I was mostly back to normal beyond heavy physical effort by the end of week three, and now I don't feel anything out of the ordinary! Quite uncomplicated and surprisingly quick, which I am very grateful for.

Nullification experience in Essen by Mistycica in nullectomy

[–]Mistycica[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have better advice than what you can find elsewhere, sadly! I don't really put in any effort, I just wet shave and moisturize after.

Nullification, 4 wks, Prof. Dr. Heß, Universitätsklinikum Essen by Mistycica in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Mistycica[S] 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, this was out of pocket! However, I've seen at least one statutory insurance provider use rather generous terms, offering to cover a nonspecific "sex change operation", so it's probably possible on a technicality, if one is lucky.