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Posted 9/12/2012 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hello - I am posting this here because it seemed more appropriate. I have Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and I am not really sure how to solve this and where to go. It is very likely induced by stress/anxiety and it is becoming worse and worse. It is a bit a vicious circle, the more you are worried about having it the more you have it. Basically it works very well when I am alone, and it also works well the first 20 seconds with the girl but stress/anxiety of 'doing good' or whatever reason makes it not work anymore. It came progressively though, everything was fine until the first time it happened and 'probably' because of that it happened more and more and now it happens most times.

So now the problem is, where should I go? It feels very weird to bring this topic to my doctor but I think taking some product (cialis, or whatever works) would potentially help break this "vicious circle". I am relatively young as well which makes it even more strange to bring that up to my usual doctor. What is your opinion? Should I go see a urologist (knowing it's probably psychological)?

Thanks.

Post Edited (Robert A.) : 9/12/2012 12:19:09 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/12/2012 9:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Robert. I don't have this particular problem, but I have seen urologists for intermittent/chronic scrotal pain (not fun!!!!). Still trying to get a concrete diagnosis... may be a hernia as opposed to a varicocele??? (shrugs) Want it fixed already!

So while I don't suffer from ED, I do know what it's like to deal with a problem "down there" that interferes and impacts your quality of life. It's not worth being shy with drs about problems that affect your life day in and day out and are actually very common. Anxiety is definitely one cause of ED - the more you think about it, the worse it is. I know what that's like in other areas of my life. It is indeed a vicious cycle.

A urologist would be the person for you to see. They should be able to figure out what's going on - keeping in mind your history, meds you may have taken (to interact or to possibly cause), etc, etc...

In any case, this is certainly a subject that urologists deal with on a daily basis. There's certainly no reason for you to feel funny bringing up the subject with your primary or urologist. ED drugs wouldn't be as popular as they are if it wasn't for so many men (young and old) experiencing this.

Wishing you good health

Not So
TroubleFree
Posted 9/12/2012 9:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Robert,

as im female i cant say ed has ever been a part of my life. I noted you think it may be stress induced and im thinking maybe the ed is making u stress? For the anxiety side i can recomend relaxation techniques, breathing, herbal teas, mayve some Kalms tablets. If its always on ur mind and ur always stressin about it chances are thats making it worse. Try for a while other forms of intimacy, cuddles, kisses, baths with candles and see if that helps. As earlier advised see a dr to make sure theres no other problem.

Health&Happiness to you best of luck

xx
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