posted by artgib on Nov 18
Our society tends to place a great deal of emphasis on the “manly man,” and what is expected of males in general. Unfortunately, these lead to unfair stereotypes, particularly stressing that men think of sex all the time, and they are ALWAYS ready to go.
These generalizations tend to make men in our culture feel ashamed and embarrassed if they are actually struggling to make things happen in the bedroom. Some men go so far as to make ridiculous excuses or blame their partner, which in turn damages otherwise healthy relationships.
If this scenario resembles the situation you find yourself in, the first step to making your life what you hope it to be is admitting that this is, in fact, a problem–and that it most like won’t go away if you wait long enough or you simply want it bad enough.
If you are on the younger side (under 35 or so), you may feel very concerned about why this is happening to you. Before you rush off to the doctor to have a full work-up, stop to check out the side effects of any medications you may be taking. Many prescription drugs can decrease the sex drive.
You need to also take stock of your life. What seems to be causing you the most stress? Are you working long hours? Do you have a new baby at home? Are financial anxieties on your mind constantly? Are there issues in your relationship that make it difficult to be turned on?
These are just a few questions you need to ask yourself. Isolate the problem(s) and try to work through them in a healthy manner. If you believe you have too much to handle by yourself, don’t hesitate to see a counselor so you can get some perspective and sound advice.
Be aware of how you deal with stress, frustration, anger, etc. Most men I have known tend to internalize it all, which perpetuates the problem rather than solving it.
If you don’t want to open up to someone, you should at least try exercising to blow off steam. This also boosts testosterone, which also increases your sex drive!
Even after this self-evaluation, you may feel a need to have a chat with your doctor. This is by no means a bad idea, but don’t assume that one of the common prescription medications meant to treat erectile dysfunction will serve as a “miracle pill.” Some of them have dangerous side effects and these should be considered carefully.
Some men decide to try male enhancement supplements, which may be beneficial. But you need to be sure to follow all dosing instructions carefully. You need to also inform your doctor that you are taking these.
Struggling with ED does not make you any less of a “manly man.” It just means that, like all of us, you have problems that require a solution that’s workable to you. Don’t let this temporary affliction ruin your life or your relationship.
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