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Fund raising has been going really well and we had one amazing donor donate $5000 to the project. This donor chooses to remain anonymous, but it’s so incredible to know that people believe in this project to such an extent. It’s unbelievably motivating.
Over the coming weeks, we will be starting to explore various approaches to creating the change of state from erect to flaccid, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-active possibilities. Currently, I really want to put my money on an electro-active solution, which basically means creating a material that will change states when a small electric current is applied. It’s possible that an even more elegant solution is out there, ie the ability for a material to change states without the need for an electric current, but all of this is yet to be seen. I’ll be putting out another post in the near future elaborating on these state changing materials, and let me tell you, it’s pretty exciting stuff. For now, I’ll just give you one hint: Origami.
Also, I’d love to hear your feedback, thoughts and suggestions, so please do leave a comment below!
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This is amazing !!!!! I love the magnant idea !! Even though I feel like they might get lost during intercourse .. I am excited to see more progress !!
It has a foreskin! I’m so happy to see that I could just about cry.
Same! Intact is so incredibly important to me for many reasons!
The appearance is a huge factor to me because I don’t support genital mutilation and would want mine to be left intact, as it naturally is. Having a choice to appear like men who have been mutilated doesn’t seem right, morally. It’s like normalizing circumcision/mutilation further and buying into the idea saying hey we want more lacking-normal-function penis and all the negatives that comes with in the world!
Foreskin is there for a functional purpose. I am team “intact is the only choice”. :)
This looks awesome! I’ve always been wondering when someone would figure out a way to make a prosthetic go from flaccid to erect. I hate the idea of buying a 4-in-1 and having a massive 5-6inch penis in my pants. The tampon remote is cool, but what about having it Bluetooth capable too so you can hook it up to your phone. That way you can just use your phone as a remote.
We will definitely be looking at Bluetooth and RF.
It’s a great idea, but I’m concerned about the health impact of having EMF/EMR (BT or wifi) all up in my sensitive organs.
The jury is out on whether it can cause detrimental health effects and I’d prefer to not take a chance on something so personal and expensive that I’d be wearing daily.
Maybe a few model choices or options for those not willing to be a guinea pig for wearable tech? It looks like a few of us aren’t into the remote going inside, but rather outside? Those peeps might be suitable for wireless options and wired may be better for insertion.
It’s a controversial topic for some, but there’s also the fact that some of us using it over an extended period of time could be exposing a fetus to it as well, being even better to avoid wireless, as studies have shown they’re more sensitive to EMR.
Given the fact that this would be a long time use thing, some of us might even use it while pregnant (I know, rare, but possible!). I don’t shove my identity in the closet to imagine the future, so it’s a real possibility I might end up being that guy, lol!
The wireless controller can be hand held as well. The option to insert is just that. An option. And yes, I certainly wouldn’t advise wearing while pregnant. Though the idea of Bluetooth is appealing due to it opening up many variables and programmable features, RF is probably a better way to go because it is a much safer form of frequency (it stands for radio frequency) and that’s what the majority of remote controlled sex toys use currently.
I agree wholeheartedly with “intactivism” but it could be really important to some Jewish trans men to have a cut prosthetic, just like it would be if they had had a bris. It symbolizes a holy covenant and it would be by his choice. I think it’s good for an adult to get that choice : )
How will this adhere to the body? I can’t get any of my prosthetics to stick
It outlines it in the slides. The Cochlea Vista Fix system or customized underwear, adhesives as less invasive alternatives. Read the slides and you’ll see it.
Honestly, I’d prefer the customized underwear option. I’m not a big fan of body piercings on myself to begin with, so I’d be really uncomfortable with the Cochlea Vista Fix system.
Will there be a configuration available for men who’ve had metoidioplasty (with or without urethral hookup & with or without scrotoplasty) or only for men who’ve had no lower surgery at all?
The Bionic will be for men who have not had any lower surgery.
Will you still be able to use it if you have had growth (because of testosterone) ?
Yes
will it be available in circumcised and uncircumcised?
If you have a look at the slides, it explains this. It’s uncircumcised in flaccid state so that there will be enough skin to allow it to stretch into erect state at which point the skin will roll back from the glans.
This is absolutely beyond innovative stuff. I believe this needs to be spread across the horizons. I personally vouch as a filmmaker to proactively do so. Kindly let me know if there is anything I can do to efficiently do so. I don’t have an impactful amount to donate but I assure you I will be spreading this campaign to those that do. Thank you for your hard work.
Please do!! :)
So this might sound silly, but when you say electro-active, do you mean like Batmans Bat Wing in Batman Begins? Where he puts a current through it and it forms to the shape it was moulded in? Because that would be amazing. This whole project is amazing me with the possibilities, and seems to be a promising alternative, for me at least provided I have the money, to lower surgery.
See here at 2:23; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3h8mm5YZb88
Ha! Yes kinda :)
This is absolutely fantastic I’m so excited
I’ve often wondered why someone hasn’t thought of a way to attach such a device via suction. To me that would be preferable verses magnets or adhesive. I’m psyched about the erectile material…looks great!
Long term suction can damage blood vessels or possibly worse. You’d only be able to keep it on about 10 mins before going numb.
I’ve thought about that myself, it seems like it would work well, but to safely implement it might be more difficult than we imagine. Unless you meant something other than strong vacuum/pump suction?
What stage are you at in discussions with Cochlear? These vistafix systems are unique to osseointegration in the skull. It is not possible to drill into the pubic bone for similar type of abutment or magnet.
I’m in your side and support this product. Just want to make sure you don’t get a Cease and Dissist on your hands.
The Cochlear Attract magnet took 10+ years to be FDA approved in the US. I
Yes, I’ve had discussions with Cochlear and they are supportive of us using their product in this context. The Vistafix system has been successfully used for penile prosthetic attachments in the past. See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931337
Hi! First of all, I’m so stoked for this project, and will do my best to get the word out. I was wondering if one would need to be on T/ have over an inch of growth to use the prosthetic?
No need to be on T :)
This is great news and I am looking forward to seeing the end result, what does worry me is maybe the cost will put it out of reach for a lot of people.
If you need people to try it out I would be very interested.
The current making the material hard reminds me of the scene in Batman where his cape gets zapped and presto! Hard. This amazing bionic is going to change everything. It’s going to change the way people see trans people. It’s going to change how trans people see themselves. This product is going to be everything.
The shake gel is already out there; I’ve contacted the professor about using this on penis prothectics; no need for bateries and would be much more natural :-)
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_10-3-2016-15-57-25
Ha! That’s really cool! But probably not the best way to actuate an erection in this instance ;)
I have tried many different prosthetics and can’t them to stay put it they just don’t work like right. I would love to have one of those. I think it would be great.
Brilliant work so far! If I might make two suggestions: design the scrotal sack to hang more frontal and lower in relation to the pelvic floor for a more “natural” presentation and greater comfort for the wearer; also consider making the stimulating contact point more groove shaped than a little nubbin, to grip and slide over the wearer’s enlarged clit/ micro-penis, increasing contact and satisfaction.
Bravo to you for pushing the edge!
Agreed. These are currently still just concept sketches :)
I can’t wait, looks awesome
Fun Factory vibrators charge using a USB cable that attaches to the vibe with magnets–that may be worth looking into for charging.
Yeah that’s what the 1.0 vibe for the Bono had. the thing is, I don’t really want people to have to take it off to recharge, so my ideal solution is kinetic charging (ie it charges as you move around through the day)
I’m really amazed and craving to see how it’s going to turn out. Just a fex questions : what about the cup ? I’m a bit worried about hygiene here : how would it be cleaned ? By taking it off ? (I guess not, since you don’t want to have to get it off for charging..)
Is the bionic removable easily or is it thought to be permanently attached (like a surgery) ? Would the stimulation nub enough to stimulate the wearer ? I mean, you’re thinking about touch sensitive skin, would that just generate a mechanic reaction (erection of the bionic) or really stimulate the wearer’s dicklit ?
I’ve got many questions, hope you don’t mind ^^ It’s really out of interest !
Thank you for your work <3
Yes you need to clean the cup, hence wanting to explore an attachment system (the Cochlear Vistafix system) that is essentially a very straight forward snap-on, snap-off system once magnets are placed. The touch sensitive skin would actuate an erection, but we are also looking at having this possibly send signals to a vibration mechanism in the stimulation nub.
This is seriously a dream come true.
Wow! This is so innovative and very much needed. Its rough having to pack with a flaccid, soft penis and then have to change out into a play ready erect prosthetic….I mean, its ok when youre married, like me…but to be single or dating, geeez, awkward much?? Lol. Even married, though, I would love to get my hands on this. I cant even imagine how “whole” this will make all trans guys feel. I’m assuming the going price would probably be around the 1000 dollar mark, however.
Yes, it won’t be cheap. It’s difficult to say at this stage what the price point will be, but it will certainly be a fraction of the cost of $80,000 phalloplasty.
Will this end up working for larger people?
I imagine it should do.
I was wondering if you’d thought of different shapes/positions for the stimulator knob? Since natural anatomy tends to not all be cookie cutter style. I know my anatomy makes it to where my “penis” is pretty much hidden 24/7 from the outer side of things because I wasn’t graced with larger anatomy. Getting things that have the spots where stimulation comes through to align correctly is almost impossible.
As trans men living in Turkey we follow you. Thank you for your work. There will be a proposal; This bionic penis is better for us if it is not glued but also wearable. I think it is necessary for us to feel as a whole. The wearable material; For example panties or boxers can be the same as the main ingredient of the penis to be used and the body can tightly wrap. You do not need distracting arches. There is a product I mentioned on the internet, but the prosthetic part is not high quality and detailed, but as a demo can I give you an e-mail address? My English is not so good sorry for this
Yes I think I know what you mean. I have seen “skin” underwear that essentially form a part of the prosthetic and we will explore this as well as an alternative attachment approach ie “customised underwear” Send me the link transthetics@gmail.com
What are the size dimensions, for this STP in a flaccid and erect state? Also, will this be available in different sizes and skin colors?
Dimensions are yet to be determined. It will be available in different skin colors.
I have had the ful meta, so I guess that this product is not ment for me (all do I would give my balls away just to be able too fit in to this)
My question is, after you are finished whit this project, will the “the hot rod” have similar function? I love the rod but I would love to have something more like this.
I have some idea on how It could look like if you would be interested to hear?
It’s possible that aspects of the Bionic may be adaptable to something more similar to the Hot Rod, but that’s yet to be seen.
Some great ideas here. Hope the vibration nub won’t be noisy. Hope the penis actually feels soft when in its flaccid state. Good luck Alex!
I myself have been delving into surgical implant ideas, to possibly replace the current ones transmen have access to, which were made for cis men. A possible idea for the transition from flaccid to erect would be a sponge material that expands when exposed to liquid, much like the tissue inside a natural penis. A reservoir could be used to store the liquid and the reservoir would release by being activated by your ingenious vaginal remote idea. Just a thought.
This isn’t essential but… would we be able to helicopter with it? :D
Ha! Most likely, but that’s not gonna be a primary concern in our product testing ;)
How expensive/invasive is the surgery to place the magnets? I assume they don’t just hand em to ya to stick onto yourself lol
Indeed no. I think it’s similar to the cost of chest surgery. About $5000 (or less) but recovery time is much quicker. However, keep in mind this is just one option. You certainly don’t NEED to have the magnets placed in order to use the Bionic. It’s just something we are exploring as a viable way to integrate the prosthetic with the body in a new way.
I’d love to be a part of this. I’d be a guinea pig and try it out. If it furthers the overall well being of all my future ftm brothers. I’m so excited to see that research and thought is going into this aspect of our lives. I would love to know more. And it’s so much less evasive than phalloplasty.
I’ve been waiting so much for this!
But with the magnets, does that mean you won’t get to use it while taking a showering or or in any water without chlorine?
I’m looking so much forward to this prosthetic, I’ll be a save life’s for people who can’t or don’t want surgery.
You will be able to shower with it if you wish.
I would love to see this tested on obese people like myself. My thighs leave no gap except in a wide stance, so whatever is there would have to be rigid enough in the cup to prevent cup collapse during use as an stp. Also it would need to have more length to be used during penetrate sex for those with pendulous abdomens. A “big build” option would be fantastic!
Also I second the ability to have the nub be positionable, perhaps with a bendable rod like material inside?
I have a few questions :)
1.) I was wondering what you estimate the price range of the bionic will be (I know it will be expensive) so I’d like to save up now
2.) Can I buy the bionic without the magnets, I just want to use adhesive or tight underwear
3.) Do you know the size in which the bionic is flaccid and erect
4.) Do you have an estimate or goal for the release date
5.) If you need product testers how does one apply for that position
1) It’s very difficult to say at this point as it depends on so many factors, but I think it’s safe to say, expect it to be over $1000
2) Yes
3) Not at this stage, but we are aiming for an average sized adult penis in both flaccid and erect states
4) Hoping for 2018
5) At this stage, if you manage to raise more than $1000 through your donation URL you not only win any existing Transthetics product of your choice but you are also able to participate as a product tester. However, as I can only take an very limited number of product testers, I may have to revoke this in the future.
This looks so amazing! Just have a few questions:
1. How will the ejaculation/lubrication reservoir be refilled?
2. What sort of challenges will the magnetic implants pose for people who go through metal detectors every day?
3. Would such magnets provide any hinderance to a man who wants to give birth?
4. Will use of this product be hindered if someone has had a hysterectomy but no other lower surgeries?
5. Will the products be constructed out of materials that minimize the possibility of allergic reactions?
1. syringe
2. same as any other piercings
3. wouldn’t recommend it
4. no
5. yes
Will you have options that don’t included vibrating.
You don’t have to turn the vibrate on.
Is it already in the process of the making? If someone sucked it would it taste like skin? Where do I go to donate
Yes, the project is already underway. It would taste of nothing. Here’s the donation link :) http://transthetics.com/the-bionic-stage-1/#donate
Hi just thinking you could have rf remote in a neckchain or pendant. It could then be disguised as an item of manly jewellery plus easy to recarge
Hi. So how excatly is it attached to you? I saw some about magnetic surgical implants?!
We’re working through a few different attachment options with magnets being one of them.
Also will this product be available to people in the uk? I am still awaiting to be put on the list for lower surgery so by the time I am due for 1st stage Im hoping this will be out as I see it as a much better option than having to go through all the pain and complications not to mention a lot of scaring due to surgery so I am very excited about this idea
Yes, it will be available internationally.
so what has changed? is there anything that is different now than in the sketches? is it still going to be uncut? and about washing with it in the shower, would we have to wash it with special soaps and such if its made out of silicone? or would it be made out of something different? about the um…release, the ejaculation.. is that going to be activated by the internal remote by contractions? will it be realistic? if i got hit in the balls what would happen? what happens if it is exposed to heat and cold or chlorine or saltwater? how much growth bottom wise until we couldn’t use it? i know these are a lot of questions but thanks for taking time out of your day to answer them alex, i hope to get this for christmas from my supportive family next year- sincerely a curious excited high schooler
Yes, it’s evolved quite a bit and I’ll update in the near future. Whether it is cut or uncut will depend on design optimisation and isn’t fixed yet. You’d wash it with the same thing you wash the rest of your body. And also not sure yet whether the ejaculation will be manual (squeeze like the Bono) or electronic (be able to be triggered by pelvic floor contractions) we are obviously gunning for the later but have to see what’s possible with the money, time and resources we have. If you got hit in the balls, not that much would happen. Just like the rest of your body, don’t expose it to extreme heat or cold. Chlorine should also be avoided. Salt water is fine. Natural growth will not affect its usability. All the best!
It’s fantastic to see a company coming up with an alternative to the surgeries currently available! the Hot Rod for me is fantastic, My only note, looking at the prototype is can there be a strapless option such as the hot rod? that allows you to stimulate what you have and not have to wear straps or harnesses, or a big sticky tab that is offered on most prosthetics. My perfect product would: have a pee option (tick) have an ejaculation option (tick) realistic moving balls (tick) have a stimulation suction function like the hot rod, and finally, allow for an insert like a strapless strap on IF wanted (link to inspiration: https://newlovecreations.com/shop/)
Keep up the fantastic work!!