I Couldn’t Get an Erection Recently. Is it E.D.?
If you’re the kind of guy who enjoys dating, you probably have no trouble getting or maintaining an erection with someone you’ve just met. You’re attracted to this person, sex has always felt great, so everything else just happens naturally, with no manual effort required.
Then, one night, you’re alone with an attractive stranger. You’re ready to get hot and heavy, but your penis is not cooperating.
You’re not sure what’s going on. Is this an early sign of erectile dysfunction or some other medical condition?
Common Causes of Erectile Issues
Breathe easy, gents. Just because you can’t keep an erection with every single partner you meet doesn’t mean you have a medical condition. It’s completely normal to have trouble performing every once in a while.
Men lose erections for all sorts of reasons, such as:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Lack of Sleep
With younger men, erectile issues tend to stem from emotional or psychological factors of this nature. So, think back to the last time you couldn’t keep an erection with a new partner. Was there something else on your mind? Were you worried about something happening in the near future? Has work become particularly stressful lately?
It’s possible that something could be deeply affecting you emotionally or mentally, but you might not even know it because you’re not in any physical pain. For example, if work has been very stressful, you might assume that you leave that stress behind the moment you get home from the office. In reality, you may be holding onto your stress by not allowing your mind and body to release all this tension.
Lifestyle Changes
Some people can relieve erectile issues with lifestyle changes, such as:
- Becoming more active
- Quitting smoking or drinking
- Stress management with yoga, meditation, art, etc.
- Getting more sleep
It’s important to remember that stress, anxiety, and other issues related to mental health don’t just go away overnight. Many people deal with stress and anxiety on a regular basis, but they keep it from impacting their personal lives by giving themselves plenty of opportunities to release it. You may need to take some time to wind down after work in order to feel truly relaxed and sexual.
How Counseling Can Help
If you’re having trouble keeping an erection and don’t know why, counseling can help you identify the underlying issue at hand. Maybe stress or anxiety have never impacted you to this degree, and you’re not sure what to do. A great start is speaking with someone who is very familiar with this situation and has helped other people overcome it.
So, if you need a safe space to talk about your sexual concerns, contact Blue Pearl Therapeutic today and schedule a FREE consultation.