Pumping fills the cylinders with fluid to give you an erection.īending your penis allows the fluid to move out of the cylinders, so your penis can become flaccid.īenefits: excellent rigidity no need to place any parts in the pelvis or abdomenĭownsides: no antibiotic coating not as good flaccidity not good for very thin men not good for larger penises due to poor flaccidity Two-piece cylinders are made of cylinders and a pump.

Good for: men with poor hand function or men with buried penis who need a prosthetic to hold on a condom-style catheter Two-Piece Implant This implant is rigid enough for sex, but soft enough to be concealed easily in your clothing.īenefits: least expensive type of implant, fewer mechanical parts to failĭownsides: least natural erection, no antibiotic coating worst rigidity worst flaccidity Some describe the flexibility like that of a goose-neck lamp.

One-piece implants use flexible or semirigid cylinders. Your provider will help you decide which implant is the best option for you. There are several different types of implants.