What Causes Erection Problem During Intercourse?

Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016

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Question : Hello sir,
I married 3 months back....during pre - sex, I've some erection in pennis, but when I insert it is not lasting long and erection also not proper...I used to master bate in bed by rubbing pennis against bed....kindly answer my question....how can I rectify this problem??

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Performance anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

You are having erection problem during intercourse.
I would like to tell you that this is a common problem in many of the newly married males. People are unable to do intercourse due to performance anxiety.

In such cases, drugs like Tadalafil (prescription drug) will help you to maintain your erection for long duration. This a safe drug and can be taken two hours before intercourse course.

Other than this, avoid smoking and alcohol, if you take it.
Do not wear tight underwears.
Eat fruits and green vegetables.

Hope this helps.
Feel free to discuss further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (12 minutes later)

Thank you sir...is it required to meet one sexologist? And I'm doubting that in my master bating before
...I used to do rub against bed vigrously to get an erection...now also I'm getting erection by rubbing against her body...now feeling some pain during erection....what are the foods I 've to take to improve my sex drive? What is ur advice in this condition? Taking tabs Will not affect my future sexual life know sir? Is any treatment required??? Kindly answer my queries sir...thanx

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to meet a sexologist.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
For drug treatment, you would require a valid prescription from a local doctor. So, it's better to meet a qualified sexologist for that. The reason for pain will be determined by local examination.

Masturbation does not cause sexual weakness. The way you masturbated by rubbing vigorously against bed would not have caused the problem.

You must include fruits and green leafy vegetables in your diet. Specifically, almonds, pomegranate and citrus fruits are helpful. Drink plenty of water.

No, taking tablets will not have any long term side effects on your sexual life. Do not worry about it.

The only treatment required is the drug which I mentioned (Tadalafil), that too only for short term.

Hope this answers your query satisfactorily.
You are welcome for more queries.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Thank you sir for ur kind reply....If there is any doubt I will ask u sir..

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
you are most welcome.
take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 days later)

Good day sir,
As per your advice I met one sexoligist today.he took all tests..everything is normal...He also suggested to take tadafil tablets and other some tablets...I wanted to ask you one more doubt..Today I've checked my wife condition also and found she is affected by hypo thyroidism ( tsh-12.9, T4-0.89)..her age is 26.but, menstrutual period is normal..is it affect her to get pregnancy? Any precautions to take for to get pregnancy? She is under treatment....what is your kind advice sir?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regular follow up with gynecologist during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again Dear.

I understand your concerns. I would like to assure you that She can conceive normally. But, in such cases, regular thyroid monitoring and treatment is very important during pregnancy.

There is no other special precaution.
Keep regular follow up with gynecologist during pregnancy.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar