Froya wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
Froya wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
I was hoping to rekindle a past relationship with my ex but I cannot maintain an erection during intercourse. It is a highly embarrassing problem of mine, which has been ongoing for over two years now. It could be ascribed to a number of things, such as depression, medication, a complete lack of muscle tone, low testosterone, depersonalisation... etc. To increase my testosterone, I am aiming to incorporate more fish, meat and vegetables into my diet but that's only one possible issue.
But if you can maintain erection during masturbation? it's most likely a psychological problem. Anyway, what about consulting your doctor, maybe viagra is an option.
I cannot maintain an erection during intercourse or when I guiltily attempt to masturbate. Furthermore, I do not feel any sensation at all during fellatio, which strikes me as a trifle odd.
Viagra could be an option but my GP may not recommend it as I am taking an antidepressant.
Ok, the antidepressant may be the reason if you can remember back when you started taking them. I'm not sure but I think also depression in it self may affect these things. I changed to a different antidepressant because of lack of sex drive, and I don't get that side effect from the once I use now (effexor). So changing might be worth a try.
I remember several years back when I complained about these side effects to my psychiatrist back then, and he said that it was easier with men, because he could just give them viagra. So I would definitely mention that to the GP if I were you.
I will, thanks.
My biggest concern, however, is that I had difficulties with ED prior to taking any medication. I mentioned this to my GP last year, which led to a referral to a psycho-sexual health psychiatrist, who, incidentally, diagnosed me with HFA.
I suspect that the root of my problem is psychological as I frequently feel like I am living on a different planet to other human beings. The palpable disconnection I feel when I am among them must be quite damaging to my sex drive.
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