What size catheter do you use?

I started to use 14.. then I moved up I am at 18 nice .. size feels good

I can use 14f (although it kinks occasionally), 16f, 18f, 20f, but 22f is too big for comfort; I don't use that unless I am rarely into punishment, or to rough-up the urethra to stimulate an orgasm. I can get an 8mm sound in - thats 24f.

When I self-cath I prefer 16 FR. In the hospital I've had anywhere from a 14 FR to a 22 FR. I had the 22 in for 3 weeks and loved the feeling of the big tube in my dick, but after about a week, my dick head started getting kind of irritated from the big tube always sticking out of it. I would love one day work my way up to trying a 30 FR.

My PCP got tired of my Urologist not listening to my spasm issues, and told me to come in for a larger one, so I did, and the nurse said I will be inserting a 22fr. I said is this what the Dr. wanted? She said yes, so I got it, and my spasms stopped, I drained well, then went in for another rigid, and Uro inserted a 18fr, more spasms and plugging up. PCP told me to come back in and she inserted another 22fr

I have used a 14fr and 16fr in the past. I have tried both foley type and the disposable type of catheters. I was lucky enough to buy a box of 50 disposable 14 fr vinyl catheters at a garage sale once. I have used a few of them and still remember the first time. It was kind of scary, especially when I got to the point of the prostate (I think), as it kind of stopped and gave it a little more effort and was able to continue with the insertion. But at the same time, was also kind of exciting.

It has been a while since I have done it, as I have a friend that needs to self-cath twice a day, for prostate issues. He has had a few UTI's since starting this routine, and ends up at the doctor getting a prescription for antibiotics. This kind of scared me away for a while, but am ready to have another go at it.

I started with a 16 fr foley. before inserting i usually dilate my urethra with a 5mm (~fr 15) dilator, to be sure everything is well lubed.

now i use fr 18 foleys. i´d liked to do the next step up to 20 when the last fr 18 is used...

I use a 16fr intermittently due to a bladder neck stricture, following prostate surgery. Obviously this is for a medical reason to 'keep things flowing' and try and prevent more scar tissue forming. Don't really find it a pleasant procedure to do and can be painful, especially as I have to leave it in for a little while, if the lubricant dries out, it requires a good tug to get it out.

I occasional have to use a catheter due to prostate problems. I use a 16 or 18 fr.

I prefer the larger size catheters, I use 24f and 26f with the balloon inflated 60cc's. I have used a 30fr, but those are much harder to find.

I do not use them, I have had it done after hernia surgery and it was the smallest size-I guess? But it was still uncomfortable.

I usually have 14 sizes

If you want more stimulation, use 16 sizes.

I always feel the presence of a catheter.

I just started using a cath. 3 times a day, a week ago, as ordered by my urologist. His staff gave me size 14Fr disposables.

I first have to void into a measuring cup and write the volume down on a chart. Then I have to insert the cath. and drain the bladder and record that volume. Typically I do 100cc's, then drain about 350cc's.

I DO NOT LIKE THIS! I'm getting used to passing my prostate OK, but penetrating the bladder neck sphincter is VERY uncomfortable. So far, I have to do this for a month. I hope that's it.

16 or 18. I've gone as high as 28Fr but the larger ones cause more pain and sometimes bleeding and don't seem worth it. It's that moment of passage into the bladder that is the best part and for that size doesn't matter.

That is strictly up to Mashie.. I'm usually blindfolded and don't know it's coming until it happens.

When is her turn, it's usually a 14fr and she clearly doesn't like it.. Not that she has a choice.

Doc

I usually use an 18 on Doc but have used 20's before when his prostate needed some work. I LOVE cathing Doc, it's one of my favorites. I however hate receiving them.

Mashie

I started from 12 Fr and currently I'm using 16 Fr.

It is easy to bleed if it moves any further. There is a danger of infection.

I use 14 Fr catheter for girlfriend

Watching movies with urinary back

I will take you to the restaurant.

18 Fr. Duette

@Marsha

Your catheter post caught my attention, so I looked up a duette catheter. Are both balloons inserted into the bladder and inflated? This really has me curious, as I am a huge fan of urethral play.

Thanks!

"I usually use an 18 on Doc but have used 20's before when his prostate needed some work. I LOVE cathing Doc, it's one of my favorites. I however hate receiving them.

Mashie"

I was wondering if using a catheter for any length of time would help open up the prostate.

If so, could I get a doctor to prescribe these for me? Maybe they already do this?

18fr duette.

i haven't used a foley since trying my first duette catheter, i do wish they'd make a 20 fr duette though.

I currently use an 18 French Foley catheter when I use on weekends. I would like to step it up a size or two but I'll wait maybe do that down the road. I don't want to do anything too drastic like go up to a 30 French but maybe 22 or 24 French catheter with work be nice and tight in there.

I use a 30 fr one with a 30cc balloon. I only inflate the balloon with about 10cc's. Works great and I love the feel of it. No pain going in or taking it out.

I typically use an 18fr with a 30cc balloon. I am currently using the Rochester NF foley (silicone) but it’s pretty rigid . . but I think I’ll try the Duette next. Almost always use a belly bag with my caths.

I am going to put a FR30 in this evening. It has a 30 ml bulb. I have used FR30's all the time and this should be interesting. I plan on leaving it in for a few days.

I currently have a 24 fr with a 30 cc balloon in, and I will wear it until tomorrow morning at least. I am still unsure about whether I want to wear it to work tomorrow. If I decide to, then it will stay in until Saturday morning. I have worn a 30 fr for a few days in the past, but that was "intensive" to feel that inside of me and moving against my prostate and bladder opening as I would go about my day.

I can use a 18fr but prefer the 16fr catheter. All depends on whether or not I have been using my dilators. Sometimes the larger one will leave me a little sore after removing.

The The use of catheters for sex games is certainly very pleasant but also has some risks. Catheterization must be performed very cleanly and carefully. Otherwise, a urethral or bladder infection may develop easily. There is also the risk of overstretching the urinary bladder sphincter and causing urinary incontinence. I have also already introduced catheters with CR32. I do not do that often. I prefer to use Hegar Dilators with 12,5 mm diameter, which are only 19cm long and do not go into the urinary bladder. It is enough if the dilator goes through the prostate. This is very pleasant and not as dangerous as catheders. Besides, I still have sterile urine to flush the urethra. So you should urinate after the session.

18 fr 5 these are 24 7 365 wear

If you are talking urinary catheter 12 FR is pretty useless it's pediatric ,standard for adult is 16-18 FR, they have catheters as big as 26 at that point they are more of instrument of torture ,yes I have had my urethra concluded that even I couldn't get my cath in ,took 5 urology nurses starting with 12 going all the way up to 26 trying to get one in me. Normally if my prostate acts up ,i switch to 22 FR coude foley into night drain bag for a couple of weeks ,then in urology suite my doctor will scope me ,if coast is clear I go back to Intermitent if not he will sink another 22 and leave it in for a month before he scopes me again,problem with foley is my bladder hates balloons so more per goes in my diaper than down the catheter,and we have to place it carefully to keep it away from my fecal matter.

Do use 18fr and would try 20 français next time