Project

Innovative Phallus/Penis Aid Device (iPAD)

Acronym
iPAD
Code
F2024/IOF-ConnecTT/064
Duration
31 December 2024 → 14 January 2027
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Other mechanical and manufacturing engineering not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Phalloplasty Transman Cisman Erectile dysfunction
 
Project description
 

The aim of this project is to develop a prototype reusable thin-walled external prosthesis (iPAD) to make the phallus of transmen sufficiently rigid to allow penetrative sexual contacts with maximum preservation of erogenous sensitivity. This prosthesis will address the shortcomings of the currently available options, being the implantation of an erectile prosthesis (a.o. frequent occurrence of medical complications) or the use of a rigid exoprosthesis (developed primarily for the sex industry, rigid/stiff, thick-walled, excessive design and no attention to preservation of erogenous sensitivity). We also plan to submit a patent application based on the prototype, establish contact with potential licensees and gather user feedback via a focus group of transgender men. Later, the target population for the iPAD may be expanded to include cismen with erectile dysfunction and cismen with retractile penis.