What size catheter do you use?

I use an 18fr Foley which I find is a good fit, not too tight but not too loose.

I use an 16-18fr. In the beginning I used an 14fr but it would leak way too often.

I prefer a 16 or 18 for normal use, occasionally I enjoy a 22 or 24, the largest I’ve used is a 30 it was huge and took some time and lots of lube. I didn’t leave it in long.

When I have a foley put in to give my skin a break from wearing diapers, they use an 18

My choice is simple. I don't try to take bigger and bigger catheters.

I choose the largest size that can be inserted without anesthetic, but very well lubed, and not cause any discomfort. My preference is to inject a syringe full of sterile lubricant, such as comes in some Foley kits, before insertion.

There is probably no harm in using a smaller size, except it may leak a few drops of pee over time.

I like a 14fr or a 16fr catheter.

I have tried many sizes from a comfortable 14 up to 18 which the latter, was painful for me. Non latex was a No-No for me, as I got infections, so price and product type became a no brainer for me.

I do this on my own but would love having another doing this to me, ( M/F ) as I enjoy losing complete control of this bodily function. Besides, this is so erotic as a tube hangs from out of my penis as it dangles around.

But… Just me.

I have used 16 to 18fr straight catheters for neurogenic bladder but I have used up to a 22fr foley which wasn't very comfortable but catheters aren't very comfortable. I wore a foley for some time after a motorcycle accident. I would suggest some sounding for larger caths I have a set of both henger and rosebud sounds. I have always wanted to try a Poiesis Duette Dual-Balloon Two-Way Foley Catheter. I have gained most of my control back but I do need night time protection.

If a catheter hurts, except for some transient ‘ouchies’ during insertion, it's too big. Period. And insertion ouchies can be reduced by injecting sterile lube before insertion, rather than lubing the catheter.

In most men, a Fr 14 or Fr 16 works just fine, and even a smaller Fr 12 will drain ordinary pee, although it'll take a bit longer. I've had several Foley catheters in, each for several days, and after the insertion ouchies have passed, I simply cannot tell by feel whether I'm cathed or not.

As with other play, pain is your body's signal to stop.

Also, the Duette catheter doesn't really feel any different than a conventional Foley. The second balloon is said to reduce bladder irritation, but you can't tell by feel whether you have a conventional Foley or a Duette in you.

A proper sized catheter, properly inserted, is completely ‘out of sight, out of mind’, except you have absolutely no control of your pee.

I have used a FR-30 with a 30 cc balloon. While my urologist is not happy with me, I have had leakage with smaller ones, I do have an occasional leak witha FR-30, it feels good and I like the way it feels.

I have worn a FR-30 for over two months, I change it every 30 days and I have even rode my bicycle with it in. I didn't ride very far, maybe ¼ of a mile, didn't feel any discomfort.

I do want to try a Duette catheter, while they are smaller, the biggest I can get is a FR-18. I wish I could find a FR-20.

I have not had any trouble inserting a FR-30 into me. I put some lube in my urethra and the catheter slips right in with no problem at all.

I do enjoy wearing a catheter. Makes for a good nights sleep. I don't have to wake up and use a urinal or go to the bathroom.

I do know that a catheter is very “freeing” to me. I can sleep through the night which to me is heaven.

I assumed different sizes: 16 Fr, 18 Fr, 20 Fr, 22 Fr, 24 Fr and 26 Fr.

The most convenient is 20 Fr and 22 Fr.

After have taken time off, I started today with a 22, decided after an hour to go up to a 26, the first half hour you can feel the stretch more towards the tip. But it’s feeling good now

I have tried16, and 18fr. but now use the average 14. Also can't do latex as I got bladder infections. Now only use silicone 14's and no issues.

I tried 14fr and was like it didn't exist. So comfortable. I know from sounding 16 to 18 can be done. But I got some 16fr intermittent catheter and it hurts. I'm thinking it's too stiff.

Started the weekend early,,been using a 20 FR tonight did a FR22 feels so good it may become my new size

Sorrow..wow, a 30 French. Huge, and assume your urethra can tolerate it. Amazing size, and impressive as others observe it. I can only handle a 20, and did manage to get a 22 into my little organ, but am craving much larger. A 30 would be amazing, yet my little penis would run for the hills, if he saw that river monster!

I don't have any problem with a FR-30 with a 30 to 50 ml balloon. I usually put about 35 cc in the balloon and it works for me quite well. While my urologist says you shouldn't masturbate with a catheter in you, I have, no big thrill to me. some say otherwise. I enjoy wearing a catheter, all the smaller sizes leak on me, I tried smaller ones they were terrible.

So go as big as you want without any pain. Enjoy wearing your catheter.

Wow. I just ordered an 8 piece kit from Amazon… . .11 to .39 inches… so FR-9 to 30. Gives me a good range to work with.

Guess I will see just how much I can take LOL

Currently, as things have changed, I normally go in monthly when the pelvic gets to be to much, PCP's RN, inserts a 24fr 30cc that I keep in for 2 weeks. I can go in anytime I want for one

I like a 16 for general usage, but I like to ejaculate with a 14fr in. I have a duette catheter, however, I have yet to try it, but I hear good things from the patients that my medical colleagues have talked to.

Duettes are supposed to be much more comfortable and less irritating to the bladder wall, causing less bladder spasm, due to the second balloon.

Well currently I have a 18fr inserted. I had not played with a catheter for a few months so while reading this thread I had to go insert one before my reply. I have used as large as a 24fr while trying to stretch to ever larger sizes. One day I’m hoping for a 30fr but it might unrealistic as I have a smaller clitty.

I really enjoy my FR-30 with about 35 to 40 cc of liquid in the balloon. If they made a FR-34 or FR-36 I would try one of those for sure. I would try a FR-40 if I could buy one. Even the urologists office had a hard time finding a Fr-30. The nexxt time I go to have Botox I will take one of my FR-30's with me so they can insert it after the Botox so I can see how much blood is in my urine after the procedure.

I really enjoy my FR-30 with about 35 to 40 cc of liquid in the balloon. If they made a FR-34 or FR-36 I would try one of those for sure. I would try a FR-40 if I could buy one. Even the urologists office had a hard time finding a Fr-30. The nexxt time I go to have Botox I will take one of my FR-30's with me so they can insert it after the Botox so I can see how much blood is in my urine after the procedure.

Botox for what? BTW Allegro Medical has all the catheters you could need. Anything beyond 24fr is tougher to find.

Blanda,

I have a very overactive bladder. The only relief I would get for about 2 months was the botox injections. There are other methods that help some people. Drugs, they didn't work for me. Electrical impulses which take 12-14 weeks to go through and are only effective in about 40% of the people who do them. Botox, which I chose and an implant, similar to the wires they use in a pacemaker that are implanted into your bladder and you control the electrical impulses to keep from peeing your pants.

No one makes a FR-30 30 to 50 cc silicone balloon catheter, Allegro is not longer carrying a FR-30 with a 30 to 50 cc balloon. You can get them in other places, some require a script, others don't.

I have peed my pants way too many times. I now choose the Botox and when that wears off, for me it is about 2 to 2-½ months, my body absorbs botox rather quickly.

Ive had 18's and 16's in me, but 2 years ago after a bladder laser procedure, a #20 3 way was in overnight. Im now sorry they didnt get a 22 in…. why i want bigger, I just dont know.

Blanda asked,

“Botox for what?”

They have determaned that botox injections into the bladder stop the nerves from releasing urine without you being in control. I have a very overactive bladder and I would get the alert t head to the bathroom and as I would go towards the bathroom, my bladder would empty without me being in control

I tried drugs, they didn't work. I was thursty all the time, one gave me a headached 24/7. I rarely get headaches.

Botox was a great alternative. There are other options, but Botox was the best for me. This last time the injections have lasted 3-½ months. He said he could do them every three months. I had to resort to wearing a cather to stop from peeing my pants. I would fill 3 to 5 Depends a day. Now I use one a day at most.

They have determaned that botox injections into the bladder stop the nerves from releasing urine without you being in control. I have a very overactive bladder and I would get the alert t head to the bathroom and as I would go towards the bathroom, my bladder would empty without me being in control

@Czorro I have some leakage problems - but not nearly as serious as yours. My problem was described as “proximity incontinence”. When I've been out for a while I fine un til I pull into the driveway - then I have an nearly uncontrollable urge to pee and sometimes “leak”. I'll file the botox idea inn the back of my mind if it gets worse and and ask my urologist about it.

Getting old presents new challenges!

When I was actively using them recreationally, i started with a 12 then opened up or trained myself through 14 to 18fr. for continuous wear. Once in a while punishing myself with a 20.

Haven't used catheters in a while, but love them. Wife would have a fit if I used them absent medical necessity. The irony would be if my age some day compelled me to use them.🤭🤩

Edevotee

Haven't used catheters in a while, but love them. Wife would have a fit if I used them absent medical necessity. The irony would be if my age some day compelled me to use them.🤭🤩

I just don't get it. What ever happened to “my happiness is your happiness” Why would a wife, girlfriend, other care if you used a catheter. If it solves a problem, if You enjoy wearing one, what difference does it make.

I know I am not in your shoes, but if I enjoyed them, medical necssity or not, I would enjoy them. This is just me. I am old and I plan to enjoy the rest of my life, what is left. I am almost 79, I have a few more years left, so I am going to enjoy what is left. I should have been using catheters 12 years ago or more. I plan to wear a catheter as much as possible in the future even with Botox injections.

I have gotten so that if she doesn't like it, so what. I am happy, my wife can either deal with it or ignore it.

I enjoy wearing a catheter, I like it a lot. If I don't wet my pants, I am very happy. Botox injections have helped a lot. My body absorbs the botox rather quickly.

I was cautioned before the first set of Botox injections that on some people end up having to catheterize themselves for awhile after the injections. The injections work very well for some people. I was not one of those people. I had immediate relief, I was able to hold my urine better after the first injections I was verry happy. After awhile my body asorbed the Botox and I was back to how it was before the injections.

The second set of injections have worked longer. I now have a catheter in me. I take diuretics daily, Lots of them. So I pee a lot, all day long. I can't drink beer and such, so it is one small pop a day, lots of water, coffee, (a couple of cups) and so I pee a lot.

So for me, I enjoy a catheter, my wife doesn't care what I do. She doesnt screw anymore, been 10 or 12 years, so sex for me is masturbation. She has never cared about sex, early on I think she did it for me, now she don't give a good rats butt.