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Psychological Cause For Erectile Dysfunction

The sexual dysfunction in a man, where he is unable to keep an erection firm for sexual intercourse is called erectile dysfunction. 10 to 20 % of ED is caused due to psychological reasons. These causes include stress, anxiety, the guilt of not satisfying the partner, low self-esteem, depression, and loss of interest in sex.

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I have erection problems. How to manage?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 46 years old. My weight is 75 kg and my height is 6 feet. I have no diabetes or BP, but have asthma and it is under control. I am facing problems in getting erections. It is getting worse with time. Please suggest some treatment for this. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given very little information regarding your query. You have not given information regarding your education, marital status, number of children and profession. Actually all these things are important in the management in erectile dysfunction. Please answer my ...  Read Full »

My penis does not become erect during sex. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,We got married three years ago and have been having intercourse, but my wife cannot get pregnant. I have been having erection issues for the last two months. My penis does not become erect whenever we have sexual intercourse. It becomes erect when we get close in the morning or afternoo...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I recommend incorporating regular perineal and pelvic exercises into your routine. Additionally, ensure to include dates, beetroot, bananas, and green leafy vegetables in yo...  Read Full »

How can I overcome my erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old man who has never been able to achieve a complete erection, and it is harming my personal life. The erection turns hard and then disappears in an instant, and this has been happening for a long time.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. According to your concerns, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be caused by a variety of factors and they are: • Stress due to work or family-related, night duties – ...  Read Full »

I am taking Sertraline 100 mg. What are my possibilities of developing erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Sertraline for a good few years and have found that 100 mg works best for me. I have heard stories that people experience sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction, with medication. If I have not had any symptoms of this. How likely is it that it will happen from...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you have been taking Sertraline for several years and have not developed erectile dysfunction yet, then it is unlikely that you will experience it now. Sertraline may cause erectile dysfunction in some people, bu...  Read Full »

I have a poor penis erection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, For the last seven to eight months, my penis is not erecting properly. Last month, I tried having sex with my partner. Even after taking Viagra 25 mg, it lasted only for five minutes. Then, I again took Viagra 100 mg immediately but it did not erect properly. I cannot control the tho...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Udey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems from your question that you might be having a psychological difficulty in performing a sexual act with your partner, as you do not have any difficulty in masturbation which you can do three to four times a day. Masturbation is not harmful, however at the ra...  Read Full »

I have anxiety during sexual intercourse. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am engaging in vaginal intercourse for the first time. I have tried a couple of times, but I get a bit too anxious and failed. I could not get a completely erect penis. One time I did not get any erection at all. I am sure I do not have an erectile disorder because I get a completely...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that one can handle performance anxiety with the use of the right psychotherapeutic approach. In my own experience, around 70 to 80 % of individuals report dramatic improvement in erec...  Read Full »

How can I increase my sexual drive? Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, It has been two years since I married, but I have never felt sexually attracted to my wife, no matter what I do. I have tried Viagra and Ayurvedic medicines to increase sexual drive, but no results. My parents had compelled me into this marriage. Since I never had sex before marriage,...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Hypothyroidism and high prolactin explain a few symptoms that you are suffering from. So before jumping to the conclusion that it is psychological, I suggest you to undergo blood investigations such as serum testos...  Read Full »

I have erectile dysfunction. Can I take dietary supplements?

Query: Hi doctor, I have erectile dysfunction problem. My doctor prescribed me to take Nano Leo sachet twice daily and Tazzle tablet two hours before intercourse. Is it fine to take those?  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide me details about your medical history, age, weight, marital status and reasons for this. Medicines should be taken after proper evaluation. Please give me more details to help you.  Read Full »

I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am male 30 years old and unmarried. I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. There is no erection when I go near a female. When it comes to masturbation, erection is there, just timing is very short. Moreover, many drops and colorless viscous fluid appears after urination. Is it cu...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not a problem. The discharge of sticky fluid is nothing but precum discharge. This will not cause any weakness. Since you have an erection during masturbation but are losing during sex, this is probably occurring due to psychological reasons. You should seek...  Read Full »

I have performance anxiety. How to overcome it?

Query: Hello doctor, I just turned 20 and find it difficult to get and keep a strong erection for sex. I am certain this problem is mental as I feel like I suffer from anxiety and performance anxiety whether it be sex or sports. I am good looking and good with people and girls but do not know how to fix th...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is most likely that you are suffering from performance anxiety. You need to be confident about yourself. Forget about your last performance failure, or it will start a vicious cycle of performance anxiety and erection failure. Be bold. Spend enough time on foreplay ...  Read Full »

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