HomeAnswersPsychiatryerectile dysfunctionI am 37 years old and experience erection problems during sex. My partner may be depressed, and I am worried about that. Kindly help.

How to overcome erection difficulties during sex that induce depression in sex life?

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Dr. Aditya Gupta

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Published At September 16, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 37 years old. Before my present partner, I had never had a girlfriend. Even so, I had the typical heartbreak due to unfulfilled one-sided love, thoughts about having sex with ladies, etc. We have been together for four years and are pretty happy. I tried to have sex with her for four years but could never get close to her. I occasionally lose my erection or have no one. Even still, there are occasions when I have an erection but cannot get into her, and the erection goes away. She is only 25, and I am 36; she was sexually active before we met; she is frustrated and has even chosen to leave me. Her sex life has been shattered since she began an affair with me, she told me with glee. I am concerned. I even engaged in gay sex to determine my sexual orientation. I did not like either, but now I fantasize about having sex with both sexes even though I failed to enjoy either. I masturbate three to four times a day and watch much porn. Due to the absence of sex in the relationship, she is extremely depressed and frustrated. She loves me, but because we have not had sex, she is looking for intimacy elsewhere. I stumbled upon one of her conversations with one of her friends. She appears to be considering leaving and following her. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Aditya Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

First, I would like to mention that masturbation does not cause any weakness or sexual dysfunction. The loss of erection most of the time occurs because of performance anxiety. As you are a virgin, it is more likely in first-timers. I believe a detailed evaluation is needed to decipher the root cause. Kindly consult a sexologist or psychiatrist in person for the same. Several treatment modalities are available, including medicine and therapy. Concentrate more on foreplay and relax. Do not worry about intercourse. Since you can masturbate, the organic cause seems to be unlikely. Remember, every problem has a solution. You need to try solving it; help is just a step away. Feel free to ask if you have any further queries.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aditya Gupta
Dr. Aditya Gupta

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