Let’s Talk About Erectile Dysfunction

[irishblade]

Well this post is hard to write.

I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that I’m not getting aroused as often and when I do, I don’t get to 100% hard capacity and I no longer stay hard for more than a few minutes. Also, my dick feels almost numb when I’m “erect”. It’s a very uncomfortable feeling/realization.

I don’t know if it’s stress, the fact I have to sit a lot at work, or that I’m a little heavier than normal (still HWP).

I’m not going to lie, I’m terrified. I don’t really have anyone to discuss it with, I’m not a big doctor guy and you all can see my picture, this isn’t good for my love life. I’m in my 30s. This is killing me.

Has anyone or your partners experienced this? My hope is it’s temporary as I’m still young. It just seems so unfair to me as I was a late bloomer to sex to say the least.

And yes, I know the easy answer is to go to the doctor and when I can, I will. But I’m looking for fixes in the meantime….or maybe just peace of mind. I’m not much of the struggling and ask for help type but this has me scared shitless.

I appreciate any feedback. Thanks everyone.

 

[Mtnmike]

I started having this exact same problem in my late 40's or early 50's, I know a little older but as you said, you need to see a Doctor sooner than later!!! The earlier they know why the better as not to have permanent damage!!! Most times it's just a UTI but left untreated they can cause long term effects. Do you have pain in your scrotum? If so where & how bad, is it constant or comes & goes? These are a few signals you have an infection, get treatment immediately, I didn't & now have long term problems I have to deal with.

 

[islandman]

Any recent dramatic changes in your lifestyle? New medications?

 

[hobbit.]

health advice being sought on here?

 

[stickygirl]

health advice being sought on here?

https://www.smartpractice.com/Images/Products/PC/PhotoLg/PC5715.jpg

 

[pointless]

do you smoke? if yes, cut that shit out right now.

actually, on second thought, i wonder if you're on antidepressants. i know my dad whined about shit like this when he was on anti-depressants. like an uncomfortable amount.

ie, fucking constantly.

 

[vastiesmith100]

I have that problem which started in my 60s, I'm now 78.

I began to take BP meds which effected my ability to get and maintain an erection. I took the blue pill and it helped. Now I have other problems and take meds for that too. Some times I am semi-hard and cum. I can cum everyday but each day takes longer to get heard or semi-hard. And now when I cum, I have a hard time pumping it out. The doctor told me the drugs I take together causes this. He wants me to keep taking all the drugs but some times I only take the BP meds and say fuck it to the others. I am way over sexed and have been all my life. So my life centers on cumming once or twice a day most every day. Now as long as I can get of and feel that feeling I'm good to go. You really have to see a doctor and find out if it's age or meds or something lease. At 78 I want to cum more than live a 2 or 3 years longer. It's quality not quaintly

 

[FL30]

Since we're all doctors on here, (you can check us for the proper schooling and license's), whatever we tell you to do you need to do immediately and NOT listen to a real doctor that you go to an actual office for.

You do know that everything that's on the internet is true, right?

Seriously, why are you NOT going to a doctor for your issues, are you lazy or just an idiot?

 

[EnglishStud]

I think the TRT route is a dangerous one on many levels and a natural alternative is highly recommended as you're way too young to be having problems. Echo smoking: STOP NOW, that's the biggest cause bar ageing. A diet high in zinc making sure you take some extra vitamins/ supplements is a must also. Try eating Ox liver (if you're not veggie) or take strong liver supplements. If I have long sexual session planned I take two zinc tablets (total 30mg) with food a couple of hours prior. Also try drinking a few pints of good ol' cow's milk, it seems to help. And of course exercise: Lifting weights or even press-ups radically increase testosterone levels. If you're muscular you probably have high testosterone anyway, if not, get in shape. Oh, I'm twice the OP's age so know what I'm talking about. Good luck

 

[hulmule]

Stop looking, reading etc at porn for a while. Your mind keeps needing more and more and different stimulation. So try not looking at and see the difference. Plus taking care of your health.

 

[lovetoread]

please dont take health advice from the gb, first off

secondly, go to the freakin' doctor - all sorts of things can change the body and need to be checked out

this is the time to select health insurance in the states and my place makes me get a biomedical scan and physical before they add any money to my hsa so two birds, one stone

 

[WillJ8787]

Well this post is hard to write.

I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that I’m not getting aroused as often and when I do, I don’t get to 100% hard capacity and I no longer stay hard for more than a few minutes. Also, my dick feels almost numb when I’m “erect”. It’s a very uncomfortable feeling/realization.

I don’t know if it’s stress, the fact I have to sit a lot at work, or that I’m a little heavier than normal (still HWP).

I’m not going to lie, I’m terrified. I don’t really have anyone to discuss it with, I’m not a big doctor guy and you all can see my picture, this isn’t good for my love life. I’m in my 30s. This is killing me.

Has anyone or your partners experienced this? My hope is it’s temporary as I’m still young. It just seems so unfair to me as I was a late bloomer to sex to say the least.

And yes, I know the easy answer is to go to the doctor and when I can, I will. But I’m looking for fixes in the meantime….or maybe just peace of mind. I’m not much of the struggling and ask for help type but this has me scared shitless.

I appreciate any feedback. Thanks everyone.

Stress, stress, stress....it's a real problem for a lot of things including sex. Reducing your stress is always a good idea.

I've heard being a bit overweight and not exercising can affect erections. In combination with stress...for sure.

I've had exactly what you described from time to time. It is not unusual or normal to not be ready at a moments notice when one gets older. I actually employ a practice of visualization to work on arousal. Being with a long term partner can get a bit dull without some tricks with her so spicing things up can help. Visualization of erotic things can also help.

Mine usually passes after a short time... hopefully your does.

 

[hobbit.]

Well this post is hard to write.
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due to a lack of lead in the pencil. ?

https://www.smartpractice.com/Images/Products/PC/PhotoLg/PC5715.jpg

no one ever suggests its errectile disinterest rather than dysfunction.

 

[Biggs_Darklighter]

I know when I need medical advice about my cock I go straight to a porn site message board.

 

[Nightspeed]

My E.D. started practically overnight. I jerked off with a hard, erect penis one night and the next night I could no longer achieve more than a partial erection. That was around 2010 and I've had two actual erections twice since then. I'm just as horny as I was before but it's a huge downer. Viagra and related meds don't help, either. I do my best to compensate when I'm with a partner with oral sex and my hands. My last gf totally accepted my problem and we had a terrific sex life in spite of the soldier not being at attention.

 

[TallMan69]

I concur with those that say you need to go to the doctor. There are some sage advice points in above posts. But nobody knows your specific case beyond a brief post. You’re right it is a difficult convo to broach. But because it’s a challenging issue it’s good you started somewhere. But as others have noted it’s something not to ignore. Nor is it something that you should just leave to following an idea here or there on this thread. You’re much too young to have issues. I’d recommend meeting with a general practitioner and have him/her decide if you need a urology referral. Probably need some thorough history documented and maybe some labs drawn just to make sure everything is ok. And after that you and your doctor will know more and might be able to get an idea of a possible therapy course. Good luck.

 

[Nightspeed]

It's true; there are other ways to have sex. I learned a lot of tricks with my hands and fingers along with my oral skills. She was very satisfied. I miss her...lol