I thought there might be a need for a quantitative erection scale that
could replace the time-worn phrases of "almost stuffable" and the like.
Also, maybe the newly arrived members of this club who are concerned
about post-treatment ED might benefit from seeing that some humor
exists in us veterans.  Here is the scale from 0 to 5 with descriptions
and likely comments.

0 - Nada, zilch, nothing at all.

1 - Some inner stirrings, "I don't see anything happening" from
partner.

2 - Tumescence, growth to perhaps as much as 70% of normal erection,
pretty floppy.  You and partner agree "maybe next time."

3 - Nearly normal size, looks pretty good.  Accompanied by the
following comments in order:  "This looks like it's going to work."
"Maybe if I pinch the base to stiffen it a bit."  "Try some more K-Y."
"Is it in?"  "A little help here."  "Maybe next time."

4 - The old pre-op erection, more or less usable, generally worthwhile.

5 - The rock-hard erection of youth, back when a guy could moonlight as
a coatrack.  Great fun at parties.

I'm at about 20-months post-op with lots of 0 - 3's.  One at the low
end of 4 but it lasted only a few moments and was a solo performance at
that with no one to share.  Everything above 2 achieved only with
Viagra.  As time marches on, average is slowing creeping up so to
speak.