'I grew up without a penis'

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Navigating the world of sex and relationships for the first time can be tricky for anyone. But for Andrew Wardle, who was born without a penis, his teenage years were a “nightmare”. Andrew was born with bladder exstrophy, when the skin over the lower abdominal wall does not form properly, exposing the bladder on the outside of the abdomen. He spoke to 5 Live’s Rory Carson about his experiences growing up – and how his life changed following surgery to fit him with a “bionic penis”.