FAQ

The skins are made of very soft silicone — comfortable and realistic, but it rubs down over time. A very rough lifetime estimate is one year, and that is not a guarantee; many wear theirs for several years. Repairs and replacement parts can make a prosthesis last a lot longer.

No — every order is completed in the order it arrived, to keep things fair for everyone. I promise it's worth the wait.

The prostheses are already priced as low as the project allows — every sale directly funds the design work. Thank you for understanding.

Because of the intimate nature of the device, I can't accept returns — a returned prosthesis can never be resold. If anything is unclear before you order, please ask me first; I'd rather answer ten questions than leave you with one doubt. See the Terms and Conditions.

No — I don't publish photos or videos of the prosthesis on a body. It's too easy to make such photos look really bad or really good; to me that feels like false advertising. See the no-hype policy on the About page.

Email me the problem; I'll ask questions and either walk you through the repair/adjustment or send a replacement part or patch kit with instructions (videos and text). I no longer do the repairs myself — too many prostheses got lost in the mail, and I can't do repairs at a sustainable price. Don't take your prosthesis apart without instructions: it's easy to do, and very easy to do wrong. Repair emails and parts are always priority — about 1 week for parts to ship.

Pump (with connections): €70. Airshaft and tube (rest of the penis internals): €200. Patch kit for the skin: €20–30 (individual to the patch). A new skin: €560. All plus VAT where applicable and postage (within the EU currently €15; up to ~€60 outside the EU). Parts are sold as replacements only — you can't buy parts in advance, so I can track damage and keep every part compatible with your prosthesis.

Patching is not hard, but it has several steps, takes time, and needs a clean workspace. You may end up with a 'scar' — the patch looks a bit different and is less stretchy. And please: never use silicone lube or silicone-lubricated condoms — the lube alters the silicone of the prosthesis. Note that an older prosthesis rips more easily; at some point a new prosthesis makes more sense than another part.

Set it so that it's comfortable. Too high makes a larger-looking bulge. With the Phase5, when erect, the knob should press on the base of your small penis/clitoris; when flaccid, the knob tucks in a bit higher.

Raise the scrotum or push the prosthesis to the side and do as usual. The plate stays attached while the pliable prosthesis moves out of the way.

The Phase5 is not an STP and has no STP connection. The Simple has a hole to connect a compatible STP device, but is not an STP itself. You can always push the prosthesis aside and use any STP that works for you. Ask me about the JetP (jetp.net) or, if you've had the urethra extension surgery, the P-Tube I've made.

Water can enter the pump (the right testicle) when you swim or bathe — press it out before dressing. I include 'swim plugs' with each prosthesis if you prefer to keep the hole shut. Water under the skin won't damage the prosthesis. With adhesive: water (also salt water) has no adverse effect, but soapy water can soften the adhesive. I assume strongly chlorinated water affects the prosthesis somewhat over time.

They are made to be worn all the time: 24/7.

With large growth and surgical release, your penis might rub against the back of the prosthesis. If you have a scrotum, the prosthesis will likely be too bulky — contact me to discuss a version without the scrotum (separate pump, or a Simple).

Email me when there's a problem — that's what this project is about. I address reported problems in the regularly updated handbook and alter the design to reduce problems for everyone.

You squeeze the right ball to pump air into the shaft — about 3–4 times the air that would 'fill' it. There is no risk of the penis exploding when pumped by hand; with a leak, the air just escapes and it returns to flaccid. About 20 pumps / 15 seconds to full erection. Press the release valve to go flaccid again — practice the release before your first pump-up (instructions in the handbook).

It's a firmer part at the base of the erection; stimulation is pressure and rubbing on the small penis (or clitoris). Each person reacts differently — there's no guarantee how it will feel for you.

Feedback from and about partners has usually been very positive — it's safe to say the erection feels very 'real'.

No — there are always attachment issues. With the band only, it sits well for daily wear; for sex, a trick is to lower your underwear but keep them on, placing the waistband between scrotum and penis. The band+ holds tighter but can tug on hairs. Adhesive works differently for everyone. And please don't use a harness — the soft silicone isn't made for it and it can damage the prosthesis.

It's as firm as any healthy erection — firm enough for any form of penetrative sex.

Yes — that's true of every prosthesis out there, whatever the advertising says. It is silicone, it's not permanently attached, and the erections are not spontaneous. The good news: feedback about partners has usually been very positive.

No — sizes are as shown. You can ask for a smaller erection (shorter and/or thinner). This is a design project: one set of forms and calculations, regularly updated.

Yes.

No.

The colour will change slightly over time due to skin oils, but will continue to look natural.

Yes — mostly hidden under the prosthesis, but in most lighting you can see where it begins (pubic hair helps). With the band method, you can see the band: thin and small, but a band.

Not at the moment — they're really hard to keep clean and attached without damaging the prosthesis. If that changes, it'll be on this website.

The prostheses look realistic at a glance, but not realistic enough to go unnoticed in all situations and lighting — no prosthesis is, no matter what's advertised. Brief, unscrutinised moments (changing into swim-shorts) should be fine; use your discretion. Also remember the adhesive may soften, and the elastic band can be seen.

Circumcised. Uncircumcised options are planned for later, when I can make the skin thin enough while strong enough.

No — very soft, 100% toxin-free, professional prosthetic platinum silicones. 'Cyberskin' and similar materials use additives I don't trust against skin for any length of time.

The prosthesis is internally lubricated with coconut oil — if you're allergic, contact me before ordering to discuss alternatives. If you use the band method, a local skin reaction to the elastic is possible (washing it usually helps; it's not medical silicone). If you use adhesive, remove the glue build-up on the plate regularly — bacteria and fungus can grow there.

The prosthesis is designed with much thought to safety and comfort: no toxins, nothing hard, nothing that can fall off. Your responsibilities: keep it clean and practice safer sex.

Only silicone-based medical adhesives. The bond is affected by sweat, weather, skin oils and pH — but not water; swimming is no problem. Apply to dry skin, and in humidity or after sweating, wipe dry and re-check adhesion. Some people's skin turns medical adhesive 'gooey' — adhesive doesn't work for everyone. Recommendations: neo Kryolan (Germany); Secure Brand (factor2 USA, Technovent UK, Comesil Germany — thick BT-4xx, thin B-4xx); possibly Walker Extreme Hold, Adapt Hollister 7730, Niells Sil-key, Telesis 8. Removal: soap, warm water, and rubbing; cut build-up off the plate with round-tipped cuticle scissors. Never use anything but silicone-based medical adhesive on your skin — water-based adhesives are too weak and stop sticking when wet.

There's no metal in the prostheses — nothing to set off a detector. Frisking: they're designed to feel realistic, and to date no one has reported problems. Body scanners: expect security to see the prosthesis, and possibly inspect it. You may be able to opt out (you'll be frisked instead); a doctor's letter stating you should not go through the scanner can help. Always comply with security's demands — not complying can cost you your flight or worse. Rules differ by country and airport.

Things I've learned to watch for: if it's not shown to be soft, it probably isn't — check videos for malleability. Very soft with very thin parts will rip or rub away fast. A pump or rod doesn't guarantee a firm erection. If a prosthesis can't squish and bend, adhesive won't keep it attached when you move. 'Works with adhesive' often means weak water-based adhesive. A device bonded over the entire genital area is never a well thought-out design — skin needs to breathe. Ask companies to explain how features actually work, and check how they communicate and how long they've been around (the wayback machine helps). Take your time and trust your gut — and you're always welcome to ask me, even if you're shopping elsewhere.

The prostheses are no longer classified as 'medical devices' after a surreal inspection — EU-wide regulation has made it nearly impossible to be a one-person certified medical device company. Consequences: standard VAT rate instead of the reduced one, and no more payment coverage by medical insurance — everyone pays out of pocket now. One positive: international shipment is simpler. In Germany, insurers usually decline and offer coverage for an epithesis instead — solid, firm silicone pieces made by anaplastologists, last I checked around €10,000. If you have ideas on how these devices could be paid for despite current laws, I'm open to exploring options.