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Erectile dysfunction

me2008
10/14/08
me2008
Topics:Erectile Dysfunction

I am 20 yeras old and over the past week have had problem receiving an erection on my own. I have tried to watch erotic stuff but something doesnt seem right.

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Jerry Kennard
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Hi me2008,

 

As you may know, there are a number of reasons why you may be having problems achieving an erection. First of all, I'm not sure that you should be too concerned. A week is a very short period of time and I wonder if there is anything you could pin-point (a change in lifestyle, additional stress, different behavior) that could explain the change?

 

Erectile dysfunction isn't uncommon, and there are a few things on the checklist that you can tick off as to possible causes. For example, are you inactive? Are you overweight? Do you smoke? This link takes you to an article called Problem with an Erection? How to determine if it's ED.

 

Many causes of erectile dysfunction are physical, but there are psychological causes too. If you are becoming anxious it can very quickly become something of a vicious circle. The more you focus on an inability to do anything, the worse it seems to become. Try the simple stuff first, like diet, sleep, exercise. If the problem persists, or if you feel pain or discomfort, it's time to see the doctor.

 

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs.

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