Erectile dysfunction, as it has been described in your case, typically manifest for young men. Impotency may be due to anxiety (psychogenic impotency) or inexperience and you may not need medications. It might help to promote relaxation and have greater faith in your sexual ability.
The erection of the penis is a complicated psycho-neuro-vascular reflex. Various types of psycho-emotional factors such as fear, shame, and/or anxiety can disturb the erectile process. You can’t expect to be an excellent lover after your first 2 sexual attempts or experiences. You might, however, try to find a partner who will be emotionally close to you, first, and then explore your relationship sexually. If the relationship with your girlfriend is set on a solid emotional foundation, she will probably be more tolerant of the situation and will have greater patience for any temporary erectile dysfunction.
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