You are between the ages of 20 and 30 and you are at a time when you are supposed to be at your sexual prime. However, are you having trouble getting or maintaining an erection suitable for sexual intercourse, which is a condition that usually only men in their 40s and 50s begin to experience? You are not alone, as many young men report symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
The most common ED problems experienced are:
* Inability to achieve an erection
* Difficulty maintaining an erection
* Erections are not as long or as hard as they used to be
* You can get an erection alone, but not with your partner
Do any of these symptoms sound like the problems you are having? I’m sure you’re thinking, wait a minute, I’m between 20 and 30 years old and I should have a boner hard enough to cut glass, and I should be able to last for hours, right?
What are the causes of erectile dysfunction in young men?
Stress: Stress is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. If you are experiencing stress, look to see what may be causing it. Are you in a stressful job? Is there stress in your life or relationship? If your job causes you stress, it will eventually affect other areas of your life, including your sex life. See if you can make changes at work to reduce stress. If this is not possible, you may want to look into techniques to reduce or eliminate stress in your life naturally, such as getting more sleep, adding an exercise routine, eating a healthy diet, trying meditation before starting your day or before . you go to sleep
Anxiety: Anxiety is another common cause of erectile dysfunction, along with stress. If you are experiencing anxiety, look to see what may be causing it. Are you in a stressful job that causes you anxiety? Is there something in your life or relationship that is causing you anxiety or nervousness, such as pending layoffs? If you experience anxiety, this will eventually affect other areas of your life, including your sex life. Are you suffering from performance anxiety, due to being new to sex, new to a new relationship, or anxious about your ability to perform or satisfy your partner sexually?
You should develop techniques to reduce or eliminate anxiety in your life naturally, such as getting more sleep, getting plenty of exercise, eating a healthy diet, and trying meditation before you start your day or before you go to sleep. Removing anxiety, fear, and worry from your life will improve your ability to get or maintain an erection. If you are anxious or worried if you can get an erection this gets into your head and the anxiety will lead to impotence due to performance anxiety.
Drug use: The use of narcotics, such as marijuana and cocaine, for example, has various effects on health and can lead to erectile dysfunction. Drug use can affect the central nervous system, which can affect male libido and sexual desire. If a man lacks sexual desire or a depressed libido, this will lead to erectile dysfunction. [1]
Alcohol use – Excessive use of alcohol can have various effects on health, which can lead to erectile dysfunction. Excessive use of alcohol can affect the central nervous system, damaging organs and blood vessels, which decreases blood flow to organs, including the penis. These problems can result in sexual dysfunction. [1]
Tuxedo. Many young people start smoking cigarettes in high school or college. The buildup of tar, nicotine, and other inhaled carcinogens in smoke can lead to heart disease or hardening of the arteries. This dangerous condition puts pressure on the heart to efficiently send blood to the major organs of the body, including the penis. An erection requires a large volume of blood and if the heart can pump blood efficiently, the male sexual organ will not be able to achieve or maintain an erection.
Interest in your partner: Are you interested in your partner sexually? People tend to avoid discussing their partner’s lack of sexual interest for fear that the relationship will end. Be honest with yourself and with your partner. Does he do something that turns you off, that impacts desire? Lack of desire will decrease libido and prevent the brain from sending signals to send blood to the penis to achieve an erection. With improved communication, small changes can put the spark back in a relationship.
What is the course of action for a young man to take if he is experiencing sexual dysfunction in his twenties or thirties? If he’s twenty, he should stay away from Viagra or Cialis until he’s 40 or 50, unless prescribed by a doctor. Using over-the-counter prescription erectile dysfunction medications can have long-lasting negative effects on your ability to achieve and maintain an erection normally.
The first thing to do is not to stress. Stressing about the ability to get or keep an erection will only make your erectile dysfunction worse. If you start to worry about your ability to get an erection or maintain an erection, your mind will start spinning and it will cause fear and worry in your mind.
The next thing to do is make an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical exam. You want to rule out any medical conditions that could cause impotence, such as low testosterone, thyroid problems, heart problems, depression, or diabetes. If you receive a clean bill of health, then the problem is mental and your erectile dysfunction is most likely the result of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or interest.
Medications for depression, heart disease, and prescription pain relievers can cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect. Check the possible side effects of medications to see if this is the culprit, and talk to your doctor about natural alternative remedies without the side effects.
1 = source: WebMD