Arousal

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-31-2008
Arousal
4
Fri, 05-16-2008 - 3:26pm

I have a problem with arousal. I have always been very sexually driven but as of the last 4 months I have been having problems with my sex drive. I have had 3 instances where I have not been able to get it up(for lack of a better term) whille having fourplay. I have had other times where I have lost my arousal just before intercourse. Now Im way overthinking sex but as of recent my wife and I discussed it at length. At first a it was very difficult for me to explain and talk about. Now she has been supportive of me and has been patient with me. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what is going on? I have never experienced this before. I have not got alot of confidence sexually

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
In reply to: nowherebound
Fri, 05-16-2008 - 5:48pm

It can be caused by many things, being tired, stressed, medications, alcohol, a medical condition you might not be aware of, etc.

Photobucket
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-08-2008
In reply to: nowherebound
Fri, 05-16-2008 - 6:45pm
Just to add to issytish's post - she gave good advice.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-31-2007
In reply to: nowherebound
Fri, 05-16-2008 - 11:17pm

I would ditto everything Tish said. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is very common, and have many causes. Ruling out the medical issues is the first step to taking care of the situation.

Here are some articles you might find helpful:

How Stuff Works: Erectile Dysfunction
http://health.howstuffworks.com/how-erectile-dysfunction-works2.htm

Wikipedia: Erectile Dysfunction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erectile_dysfunction

Net Doctor: Impotence
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/impotence.htm

Medicine Net: Causes of Impotence
http://www.medicinenet.com/impotence_ed/page2.htm#cause

Mayo Clinic: Erectile Dysfunction
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162/DSECTION=3

iVillage Total Health: Erectile Dysfunction Affects 18 Million US Men
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/diet-fitness/erectile-dysfunction-affects-18-million-us-men.html


















iVillage Member
Registered: 02-12-2008
In reply to: nowherebound
Sat, 05-17-2008 - 10:02am
It happens man - then we start over-thinking it,

RJJJ


Photobucket