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Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction
Question: I have erection problems its not hard enough and only last a minute
Brief Answer:
Psychological state, foreplay, drugs and reassuran
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Erection problems are extremely common and deserve a careful review. It might be of interest to know for how long you have been experiencing these erection problems. Has this been stable or aggravating with time or not? Do you have a stable sexual partner or not, and also knowing if this varies from partner to partner, and changes with time when you have sex.
Sex has a strong psychological component. It is of utmost importance to be convinced that you really love the partner with whom you are having sexual relations. This is so because without love, foreplay, an important component of good quality sex might be lacking or insufficient. It is important to have an important and effective foreplay before moving to the actual sexual act. It might be of interest for your partner to know the specific parts of your body that do excite you most and to concentrate on them during foreplay. Sex language, reassurance and at times sex videos have been helpful to some persons.
In case the above measures do not work, drugs could be used. Topical testosterone and Sildenafil taken an hour before sexual intercourse are the commonest drugs used. I emphasize on the psychological state and foreplay before moving to the drugs option. Stress and inadequate rest could lead to poor erections. Exercise, appropriate balanced and fruit rich diets are of utmost importance.
In case symptoms persist, a perfect review from your doctor or sexologist might be useful. Thanks and kind regards.
DR Bain
Psychological state, foreplay, drugs and reassuran
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Erection problems are extremely common and deserve a careful review. It might be of interest to know for how long you have been experiencing these erection problems. Has this been stable or aggravating with time or not? Do you have a stable sexual partner or not, and also knowing if this varies from partner to partner, and changes with time when you have sex.
Sex has a strong psychological component. It is of utmost importance to be convinced that you really love the partner with whom you are having sexual relations. This is so because without love, foreplay, an important component of good quality sex might be lacking or insufficient. It is important to have an important and effective foreplay before moving to the actual sexual act. It might be of interest for your partner to know the specific parts of your body that do excite you most and to concentrate on them during foreplay. Sex language, reassurance and at times sex videos have been helpful to some persons.
In case the above measures do not work, drugs could be used. Topical testosterone and Sildenafil taken an hour before sexual intercourse are the commonest drugs used. I emphasize on the psychological state and foreplay before moving to the drugs option. Stress and inadequate rest could lead to poor erections. Exercise, appropriate balanced and fruit rich diets are of utmost importance.
In case symptoms persist, a perfect review from your doctor or sexologist might be useful. Thanks and kind regards.
DR Bain
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