What size catheter do you use?

I tried my new 24fr catheter and it worked well despite the fact that I am not exactly "gifted." It is a bit large, but the smaller ones (14fr) have no feeling to them, which is a major purpose of catheterization for me. I just put it in, reach the bladder, release the urine and leave it in for a few minutes, then withdraw. I try to drink plenty of liquids, especially cranberry juice or eat dried cranberries for the medicinal effect. The urethra is a bit irritated for a while, but at first it gives an erotic feeling for masturbating almost as soon as it is withdrawn; it is part of self-foreplay, if you will. Feels good if the size is adequate!

I use 26fr on a regular bases. I have now worked up to a 28Fr a few times. I do sounding and can take a 35fr all the way into the bladder. I have been sounding for over a year now. It take time to stretch things out. You have to take small steps and then one day it just pops right in. My goal is to use 30fr cath on a regular bases. I have use a 30fr a few times. What a feeling to have it it. Just take your time and get used to one size and then move to the next size.

I like a 18 fr and use a 16 or 18 on hubby.

Start with a 16 and move up in sizes once your urethra begins to dilate. You may want to use sounds to help with the dilation. Do not go up in sizes too quickly as you will cause excessive urethral trauma. Play it safe and for years to come.

14fr is a good start...

I use 16 fr, started my experience with it, and i don't want anything bigger, it just fits extremely well .

I use anything between 14 and 20 fr. 22 fr is a bit big and more is only anal. For sounds I can only get a 9 mm sound in; a 10 mm sound is too much and I also can't get one of those penis inserts/jewelry items in. Wish there were slimmer ones for those of us with medium to sub-medium "instruments."

For catheters, 16FR is a good starting size. It is less likely to bunch up or double back on itself if it meets an obstruction. Read this to mean that you should never use more than light pressure to insert a catheter. If it won't go past a certain point with only light pressure, back up an inch, rotate the catheter, and try again. If it still won't go, stop so you don't cause damage. Sounds are a whole other matter. You really need to understand the anatomy if you are going to insert a sound into the bladder. Since they are rigid, they are much more likely to cause injury. If you are new at sounds, I would not use anything smaller than 20FR since smaller sizes will more easily puncture the lining of the urethra and then you can have big problems. Sounds are never to be pushed in. Insertion should rely on gravity alone, assuming that you are lying on your back.

To respond to the original question, a 20FR catheter is not unrealistic to use for many reasons, but understand that the reason urine was leaking around the catheter has nothing to do with the failure of the catheter to "seal" the opening of the bladder. More likely, the leakage was caused by bladder spasms which are treated with medications (such as Detrol or Ditropan). In the event of blood clots or other situations that can potentially result in a blocked catheter, up to a 24FR may be used. Going beyond that would be quite unusual.

16fr with a 5cc balloon filled with 10cc

I normally use a #16 Foley with the balloon filled to the prescribed maximum of 10cc. This will give me no leakage and still easy to insert

and comfortable to wear.

I usually use a fr18. Feels great and inserts easily.

Today I have a 30fr cath with a 30cc ballon and it feels great too.

I use all silicone, indwelling foley 14fr. And I'm comfortable with it.

Larger catheters go in better; smaller ones tend to collapse, ergo the larger size. The larger size may be uncomfortable but with the use of sounds you can enlarge yourself without excessive pain. The larger ones feel more erotic, anyway. Good luck on your careful use of catheters. PS - I like to use anything up to 22 fr, usually about 16 - 20 fr. They seem to work, do not collapse and feel erotic. Ole!!

Most of the time, I use 18FR or 20FR. For me the best fit.

I've started with 16FR, used it few years before stepping much bigger.

Now, I don't think about to change, as 18 or 20 seems to be really good for me.

When I get into urethral play, I use anywhere from a 22fr to 28fr catheter.

16Fr for comfortable fun, 18-20Fr for less comfortable fun.

I would just be cautious when inserting any catheter. Don't try to go to large too fast. Take it slow and work up to larger ones with time. 16 Fr is a good start, can't believe some are using 26 or 28

I've used fr18 and fr20 size. As I understand the large will irritate less,

if left in for any length of time. I have had leaks around the fr18.

I really think size matter.

The wife uses a 16fr silicone with 5cc balloon filled to 10cc. she left in for 2 weeks the last time one was used.

Been doing catheters for many years for fun. Started years ago with a 22 fr as my first one. It went in well and felt so good with the 30 cc balloon. I worked up to a 30 fr cath but it was just too big and hurt. I did not inflate the balloon, just removed the cath. I now use from 22 to 26 fr caths and usually keep them in for 2 or 3 days while I keep myself cleaned out with many enemas. have fun all and keep sterile

If I dilate my urethral opening with a sound, I can get a size 32 fr in. I know thats huge but I like it. look at one in me in my profile pictures

Right now i like to use a 16 fr coude tipped catheter when i play with them i have had up to a 20 fr inside of me before and that one was big i was stretched real good but it felt good at the same time too

12 and 14.

We find a 3/8 inch soft silicone plastic tube works best. (Not sure of the Catheter FR equivalent). It is tight and takes some effort to get in but it prevents any leakage around the outside of the tube.

^^^^^ 3/8" is approximately 30 French.

@ Amy K: Are you referring to silicone ENEMA tubes, in the anus? I hope you are not routinely putting these in the urethra! That's huge for a urethra. One has to work at dilating the urethra larger than normal to get a catheter that large.

I've had surgery 3 times for urethral strictures resulting from radiation for prostate cancer. The last time was more invasive and I had a 30 fr cath in me for about 3 weeks. As previously posted that's about 3/8" diameter but it felt like a garden hose and it was impossible to get comfortable. I used to like playing with catheters. Now they are like sunlight and a crucifix to a vampire for me.

14fr. Just right

I've used 14-22Fr and found that 18 or 20Fr is the most comfortable for me. Smaller than 16Fr moves within my urethra too much and irritates things. 22Fr feels great due to the bit of stretch it causes, but is a bit more on the uncomfortable side when I orgasm with it for the very same reason. 18 or 20Fr is large enough to be non irritating on their own, feel amazing during insertion/removal, and ejaculate passes around them comfortably.