Erectile dysfunction (Impotence)
Psychological reasons can be responsible for ED, particularly in the young. All in all, erectile dysfunction is more frequently a psychological consequence than physical. And this is even more probable in case the man is still having morning erections or can achieve a good erection by masturbation.
However, the most frequent reasons of having erection problems due to some psychological causes are:
- nerves – bothering about performing
- feeling of guilt
- problems in relations
- latent gayness
- depression
- exhaustion.
Physical causes evoking erection problems include:
- smoking
- deterioration of the arteries
- diabetes
- excessive drinking
- obesity
- medications’ side-effects
It also can be:
- ‘venous leak’, or excessive drainage of blood from the veins of the penis
- nervous system problems
- spinal cord or brain injury
- prostate surgery
- hormone problems
In a great number of cases the two factors work together and ED is evoked by the influence of both, physical and psychological.
In case you have to face this problem do not suffer alone. Do not hide your problems and especially from your partner. It is very important; otherwise you risk ruining your relationship. A women is likely and tends to interpret your behavior very differently than what you might expect and she will start thinking that you do not want her and do not love her any more, while you only need some time to gather thoughts together.
Therefore, do not be embarrassed and go to your therapist or any healthcare provider you feel comfortable to apply. Until you understand and find out what are the reasons of your problem, do not try self-treatment. Depression and prostitutes as well as doubtful recipes will not help and can be harmful, so do not be silly.
Contrariwise, a doctor is a professional and will be able to find the underlying cause. You will undergo some physical tests and will know for sure what treatment you need.
In case the reasons of your ED are psychological, you may need: commonsense advice and relationship or individual counseling, or even psychotherapy.
In case, if the reasons are more physical, the treatment will also be different. There are different pills and medications nowadays that are able to help. Over the last eight years ED treatment has improved greatly. The drugs (such as natural viagra) may not be good for everyone but they proved to be effective for the majority, so, perhaps, you should try. Anyway, good luck and do not despair.