Erection issues

[uk23]

Hello,

Hard to talk about subject but thought it worth mentioning.

So guys, who else has problems staying upright and why do you think that is? Don't leave me alone!

Personally I have had an issue since I was 13, I spoke to my GP years a go and he said it was 'just' anxiety and to relax, great advice...

[uk23]

Wow, just saw this post (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=87929) - odd. Maybe these threads could be merged or maybe its worth keeping them both open, up to you admins.

Anyway replies would still be appreciated.

[HarrogateChris]

Well same credit to you for having the courage to talk about such a personal problem.

I really hope you do find a solution, I'm sorry I don't have any helpful advice to give.

Chris

[nomorepanic]

It is usually associated with medication such as citalopram - what meds are you on again piers?

[uk23]

Not on any meds Nicola :(

[Anxious_gal]

do you think it's anxiety related?
there are a few tests to check for physical causes and if you think it would be good to rule those out i would definitely find a doctor to refer you to a specialist.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003164.htm

[harasgenster]

Hello
I'm not a man but my boyfriend had this problem for around nine months when we first got together. I assume he won't mind me saying since this is anonymous...

He was sure it was anxiety and not a physical problem and told me he had problems whether he was on his own or with me. His problem was usually keeping it up not getting it up although he said he was finding it difficult to get aroused when he was tired and stressed and then things just wouldn't happen because he wasn't in the mood - does this sound about right to you?

My boyfriend is now fine and has no trouble at all. The reasons he thought what had happened had happened was firstly because he was very stressed and he couldn't concentrate on what he was doing...or rather couldn't stop thinking about everything else....not necessary worries just things that popped into his mind. He said that after that he felt this great pressure to be able to stay erect, particularly when he was with me, and worried immediately that he wouldn't be able to - which all had the result of him losing it.

I don't know if you have a partner and that is when the problem is bothering you but my boyfriend found it helpful to know that girls aren't immensely put out by erection troubles as there's so many other things you can do and still enjoy yourself just as much! Part of my bf's problem was feeling like he was letting me down but he did seem to get much better after we'd had a few chats and I kept telling him that I had never been disappointed.

I hope some of this helps

[belgarion]

Stress can cause problems. I have been in a stressful or anxious way and to be honest it seriously killed my sex drive. In saying that, I once went to hospital with a panic attack and the doctor there gave me loads of good advice, also saying that masturbation is very calming, so I should do it more! I find that after sex the feeling of being quite tired makes me anxious as I hate feeling weak!

[KK77]

Stress can cause problems. I have been in a stressful or anxious way and to be honest it seriously killed my sex drive. In saying that, I once went to hospital with a panic attack and the doctor there gave me loads of good advice, also saying that masturbation is very calming, so I should do it more! I find that after sex the feeling of being quite tired makes me anxious as I hate feeling weak!

I really wouldn't know about that... Will have to test the theory

Anxiety is the issue here UK. Unless there's organic disease, which at your age I would think unlikely.

There is performance anxiety in many areas of our lives and I guess sex is one of them. Therefore, having an understanding partner (if you have one) and talking things through is the first step. There is also counselling/therapy available for couples if there are deep psychological issues present but mostly things can be resolved by learning to relax and trust your partner.

[PIGGY59]

hiya!

my sister's hubby has this problem and he suffers seriously from stress.

the second thing is he has problems with his prostate gland (diffuculty weeing at times too) which he takes meds for (NOT cancer if you're brain sends you off in that direction!!)

all this though is aggravated when he is stressed and he suffers the same, so i really, really think it is anxiety related. the more you worry about it, the worse it is going to be.

hope this helps! if you want to ask anything else, you are very welcome to private message me!

take care and relax!

hayley x