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Q: Sexual Health - Men Question
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 8th, 2006
Hi,

I am 22 years old.
I now have a new girlfriend, and I have tried to have sex with her,
the first time we have tried I was constantly thinking about my erection,
and just could not get it hard (no matter what).
It got me seriously frustrated, so the second time I took 25mg of Viagra,
it gave me some more confidence So I did get an erection during the fore play, but once I have put on a condom and was about to penetrate her, The erection simply dissappeared, I think that it is because I began thinking about it again.

I am aware that thinking about an erection makes it dissappear, but once it has dissapeared, I just can't take it for granted, and can't help thinking about it. I can manage to relax and have an erection during fore play, but the very act of puting on a condom and thinking about having sex makes me think about it and worry about it, which eventually makes my penis soft...

I could really use any suggestion about breaking out of this vicious cycle...


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 10th, 2006
Sexual Health - Men Answer A92
Viagra is prescribed for men experiencing an organic, physiological disorders of the penis.


Be assured that temporary impotency caused by psycho-emotional reasons is a typical diagnosis for young men in their twenties, like you. Nonetheless, it is very important that you examine your sexual history and look for any patterns. Has this difficulty with erection happened to you for the first time... or is the behavior consistent, regardless of sexual partner? Then, you'll want to seek a diagnosis from your primary doctor or a urologist specializing in erectile dysfunction, or ED.


In addition to your medical and sexual history, your doctor may request one of the following medical exams: a DICC, testosterone levels, blood counts, lipid profile, urinalysis, etc., a nocturnal tumescence test , a physical, a psychosocial examination, and/or an ultrasound test.


In the meantime, as you are seeking the answers and diagnosis for the condition, you will need support, patience and tolerance from your partner during this time. You might also consider seeking expert help from a mental health professional that specializes in sexual disorders in order to have a full-spectrum diagnosis.


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