26 yo erectile dysfunction (is porn-induced ?)

denlew · May 28, 2018

Hello,

I am pretty new to the forum. Currently, I am (almost) 26 years old and I am experiencing similar issues that I used to have when I was 19 years old. I am not sure that my problem is porn-induced or it is just performance anxiety.

I have been watching porn since I can remember myself. However, I am watching regular the last two years.

Before discussing my current situation, let me first describe how I solved my problem when I was 19 years old.

Back then I was sure that my problem was due to organic reasons. I was not able to have great quality of erection for a lot (almost two years) time, no morning woods and I was feared to approach girls because I was scared of failure. At that time I was watching porn on a daily basis. Usually before sleep. I was certain that my problem was organic and I decided to take a Doppler exam. The latter showed that there were no vascular problem to my penis. Finally, I decided to visit a sexologist and at the same time I stopped watching porn and I limited the masturbation (for a month or so).

After a couple of sessions, the sexologist suggested to me to take pills that will help me with the erection. Specifically, I bought a pack of which contains 30 pills. Although the dosage of the drug inside the pills was low, it had a major effect on my erection quality. When I was taking the pill my penis would be super rock hard with a single touch. At that time, I met a girlfriend with which I had a wonderful relationship (both sexual and mentally) but for the first two months of our relationship I was taking the pills. After that I understood that my problem was solved. I believe that my mind got used to have sex with my girlfriend and I was feeling comfortable, hence the stress and the anxiety was not affecting the quality of my erections anymore. As far as I remember, spontaneous and morning erections came back as well.

As everything, good things have an end. We broke up in 2016. Since then I had not many sexual encounters with real partners and I was masturbating over porn on a daily basis. The last 3-4 months I am experiencing the same issues that I was experiencing 6 years ago. This includes no morning wood, I am not able to able to achieve 100% erection and lately I also have low libido.

I managed to have normal sex (good erection quality) 3-4 times the last months. So I am guessing that is a psychological issue once again. However, I was worried if my issue is porn induced. Hence, I have not touched myself for about (30-40 days). During this period, I had sex with a woman. I was able to be hard for 5-10 mins but I could not ejaculate and eventually my dick went soft.

The weekend I relapsed 3-4 times by watching porn. I want you hear your opinion especially by men that have the same symptoms that I have and how did you overcome this. In any case, will keep avoiding masturbation and porn.

Thanks in advance.

Scaffolding · May 29, 2018

Hi,

I'm at the beginning of my journey and i haven't solved this ED problem, so my advice will probably not be the best.

I have almost the same story as yours, at the early beginning of my sexual life I have had a few issues having erections but it disappeared after a few days. And it came back at the end of my relationship, and it got worse year after year.

The fact is, that last year I was at the same point you are today. I continued PMO and started avoiding all uncomfortable situation with a woman. And it really got worse. Now I am not able to have the smallest erection or desire even with a beautiful girl who I trust.

I think that the combination of PIED & performance anxiety is the explosive cocktail that destroys our sexual life. Both are vicious circles. Porn is probably destroying our libido and PA our erections. Because I suppose that you do not have erection problems (or way less) when you MO.

So I guess the solution is to do Nofap and find a comprehensive partner to help you go through this. You'll need both, because if you just do Nofap your performance anxiety will be so strong after weeks of abstinence that you'll have the same problem, and if you just find a comprehensive partner your libido won't come back (at least not as fast as if you had done Nofap).

I'm not 100% sure of what I'm telling, but that's what I think and what I found reading this forum. The only thing I can say to you is that you have to work on it as soon as possible. If you leave it about, it will get worse. Perhaps you should just see a doctor to get pills again, and as it was the case, it will work. It's up to you.

Good luck

buygenericrx · Jun 4, 2018

denlew said: ↑

Hello,

I am pretty new to the forum. Currently, I am (almost) 26 years old and I am experiencing similar issues that I used to have when I was 19 years old. I am not sure that my problem is porn-induced or it is just performance anxiety.

I have been watching porn since I can remember myself. However, I am watching regular the last two years.

Before discussing my current situation, let me first describe how I solved my problem when I was 19 years old.

Back then I was sure that my problem was due to organic reasons. I was not able to have great quality of erection for a lot (almost two years) time, no morning woods and I was feared to approach girls because I was scared of failure. At that time I was watching porn on a daily basis. Usually before sleep. I was certain that my problem was organic and I decided to take a Doppler exam. The latter showed that there were no vascular problem to my penis. Finally, I decided to visit a sexologist and at the same time I stopped watching porn and I limited the masturbation (for a month or so).

After a couple of sessions, the sexologist suggested to me to take pills that will help me with the erection. Specifically, I bought a pack of which contains 30 pills. Although the dosage of the drug inside the pills was low, it had a major effect on my erection quality. When I was taking the pill my penis would be super rock hard with a single touch. At that time, I met a girlfriend with which I had a wonderful relationship (both sexual and mentally) but for the first two months of our relationship I was taking the pills. After that I understood that my problem was solved. I believe that my mind got used to have sex with my girlfriend and I was feeling comfortable, hence the stress and the anxiety was not affecting the quality of my erections anymore. As far as I remember, spontaneous and morning erections came back as well.

As everything, good things have an end. We broke up in 2016. Since then I had not many sexual encounters with real partners and I was masturbating over porn on a daily basis. The last 3-4 months I am experiencing the same issues that I was experiencing 6 years ago. This includes no morning wood, I am not able to able to achieve 100% erection and lately I also have low libido.

I managed to have normal sex (good erection quality) 3-4 times the last months. So I am guessing that is a psychological issue once again. However, I was worried if my issue is porn induced. Hence, I have not touched myself for about (30-40 days). During this period, I had sex with a woman. I was able to be hard for 5-10 mins but I could not ejaculate and eventually my dick went soft.

The weekend I relapsed 3-4 times by watching porn. I want you hear your opinion especially by men that have the same symptoms that I have and how did you overcome this. In any case, will keep avoiding masturbation and porn.

Thanks in advance.
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Yes, it surely is a psychological issue due to anxiety and stress. As you are having some erections you do not have ED. Still you should consult a doctor, so that you would get a clear picture about this issue.
All the best

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