What to Do When Erectile Dysfunction Suddenly Occurs during Sex: Men’s Perspective

 

You are in the heat of the sex act; your bodies are intertwined, gleaming and sweating with passion as you cavorted and tried to satiate your carnal desires. You are almost there; you can feel the heat of the moment about to explode. Suddenly, one movement and one word from her, andyour erection was gone in a flash.  It is as if someone has doused you with cold water.  Your penis went flaccid and you do not know why.  This is characteristic of erectile dysfunction.

What would you? Is it even possible to be so aroused one minute and then so cold as marble the next? Perhaps you have an incurable disease that you may have just discovered at that very moment?

Relax and rest assured that this scenario is not uncommon. Thousands of men experience erectile dysfunction for various reasons.  They usually panic, making it worse than it really is. If you are among them, don’t fret, most cases of erectile dysfunction are usually resolved when the root cause of your problem is determined.

What to do when erectile dysfunction suddenly occurs during sex

  1. 1.    Relax

Relax. Do not panic. This is a tall order since majority of men equate their power with their erections. The concept that a man’s penis should always be tumescent during sex, more so, during the sex act itself, does not always hold true. There are many factors that affect a man’s erection. Foremost are stress and pressure. The mind/brain is the center of the Central Nervous System.It controls almost every biochemical and physiological function in your body. It is the mastermind of the chain of reactions occurring inside your systems. You have to understand that the mind cannot function properly if it is not relaxed.  You can explain to your partner that you may have been stressed out and that could be the cause of your erectile dysfunction. It would help a lot if she helps you relax.

Here are some simple methods to relax

  • Have your partner massage you – the massage need not be firm. Light pressure is fine as long as you both relax. The idea is to keep physical contact as much as possible. This is to re-ignite the flame. She can simply run her fingers up and down your back or knead your shoulders, arms or legs.
  • Listen to soft music of your favourite songs – if you are a music enthusiast, you can listen to your favourite sounds.
  • Take a nap- you may have been without sleep the previous day. Even your raging testosterone and penile capillaries need rest. Stress and anxiety are major causes of erectile dysfunction.
  • Other methods, which could relax you – relaxation methods vary from one person to another, so do the activity that relaxes you the most.

 

  1. 2.    Talk to your partner

 

The second method is to have a heart to heart talk with your sexual partner. During such times, it is crucial that you remain candid with your partner. Your erectile dysfunction may be construed as a failure on her part to arouse you sufficiently. Explain that it has nothing to do with her, and that most men can experience erectile dysfunction at one time or another, especially late in life.

 

  1. 3.    Satisfy your partner with other methods

 

If your partner is nearing her orgasm, when your erectile dysfunction occurred, you can continue and satisfy her with cunnilingus. Women can achieve orgasm through oral sex or clitoral stimulation. Use your tongue and your fingers to give her exquisite pleasures. Your erection may even return while you are in the process of satiating her sexually.

After the incident, you can visit the doctor for a general check-up to determine the cause of your erectile dysfunction. When this is done, it would be easier to treat it. Remember that it is a condition, which can be cured, as long as you have an open mind and an optimistic attitude.

What to Do When Erectile Dysfunction Occurs during Sex

If you are a woman caught between your approaching orgasm and the erectile dysfunction (ED) of your sexual partner.  It would be a complete letdown to be devoid of the pleasure of your orgasm because your partner has lost his erection, and is unable to penetrate and consummate your orgasm. What would you do? This is a question that can be answered depending on how broad your understanding about the condition is.

If you belong to the medical field, you may be more tolerant because of your understanding of the male and female anatomy and physiology. Erectile dysfunction may cause unpleasant misunderstandings, however; if you lack proper knowledge about the condition. So, what would you do when this undesirable event happens to you? The following are options you may want to employ in resolving the problem.

Be understanding of your partner

There are several causes of erectile dysfunction, so do not jump to conclusions. He may only be stressed out or anxious about something. Be more tolerant of this incident and help him restore his self-confidence. Most of the time, men who experience this unfortunate incident tend to lose self-confidence in their manhood, so you have to be aware of this. The last thing he needs is for someone to tell him he’s useless.

Opt for other means of sexual gratification

If your male partner suggests oral gratification, then opt for it as well. You could achieve orgasm making use of other ingenious means. This would also prompt you to explore additional methods to satiate both you and your partner. Learning about these alternative methods would make your lovemaking more exciting.

Tell him to relax

You can assure him that you understand, and that he may be stressed, which is one major cause of erectile dysfunction. You can help him relax by giving him a body massage or simply taking a nap with him. This would assure him that you are knowledgeable about the condition.

Don’t think less of yourself

Don’t credit his erectile dysfunction to your failure of sufficiently arousing him, or to your sexual prowess. It has nothing to do with you. He would not select you in the first place if he finds you unattractive.

Stay with him

Stay with him at least up to the time that he has recovered. It may take hours, but if you truly care for him, then your loving act would strengthen your bond significantly.

These are simple methods you could use when confronted with erectile dysfunction. It pays to be aware of your partner’s thoughts and ideas, so you would be able to help him sail through this incident. You may want to assure him that such condition occurs in majority of males at one time or another. This is most especially true with older males. You may want to give some tips to your partner to lessen the propensity of him having the condition recur in the future.

Pointers you can give him to lessen his risk of erectile dysfunction

  • Exercise regularly – this would increase the secretion of his true male sex hormone, which is testosterone, thereby decreasing his chances of having the condition.
  • Avoid vices- drugs, alcohol; cigarettes can increase his risk of ED.
  • Employ relaxation techniques- he should learn to relax, and to cope with stress and anxiety.
  • Eat the proper food- eating nutritious and good foods would maintain a healthy body that could cope readily with stress.

Having the proper frame of mind even in the throes of an orgasm is crucial to resolve problems arising from his erectile dysfunction. You can successfully achieve your orgasm and simultaneously help him restore his bruised ego, if you play your cards right.

Top 4 Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction or ED can be because of psychological causes. If you are one of those men who have experienced ED at one point or another in your lifetime, then do not panic. It is not uncommon. Ten percent of men who are 40 years and above, experience erectile dysfunction at times.The frequency increases as men grow older, and this is normal, there is nothing to be ashamed of. If you understand this fact, then your knowledge would be helping a lot in “curing” your condition.To help you understand ED here are its most common psychological causes.

  1. 1.    Stress

Stress is one major cause of erectile dysfunction. The stress stimuli can come from countless sources, depending on how you react to situations. It is a case to case basis. What may be stressful to John may not be stressful to you or vice-versa. Major events like, weddings, graduations, birthdays, changing residences, exams, and promotions, can act as stressors.  It is not the event that actually causes the stress but it is how you respond to the stress. Learning how to respond to it properly, would determine if you would be stressed out or not.

  1. 2.    Anxiety

In the same manner that stress can cause erectile dysfunction, worrying about things and being anxious would also increase your risk of ED. In fact, anxiety and stress go hand in hand. It is the anxiety that gives you stress. So, stop worrying about things you could not control.

  1. 3.    Lack of self-confidence

This usually happens when a man has reached a certain age and doubts if he could still get it up. This lack of self-confidence in his capacity to sustain his tumescent penis will affect the erection itself.  If you lack self- confidence and fall into this category, rest assured that the certainty that it would actually happen occurs only when you are 70 years old and above.

  1. 4.    Depression

Depression can cause erectile dysfunction. When you are depressed, your normal body functions are sluggish and you tend to slow down, mentally and physiologically. The brain is the mastermind of the body, so if you are melancholy, the brain also responds to stimulus abnormally.

You can cope and manage the above- mentioned causes with the following methods:

  • Learn to relax through breathing exercises

Stay in a quiet place and perform breathing exercises. You can do it early mornings with your arms akimbo and using your heels and toes. When you breathe in, raise your toes, and when you breathe out, go back to your normal position. Exhale and inhale deeply to exercise your lungs properly, and increase your circulation. Proper blood circulation would enhance your sexual arousal, and prevent erectile dysfunction.

  • Meditate

The West has now accepted simple meditation and yoga as effective alternative methods to help treat several conditions, like stress, anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction. Through meditation, you can also lower your blood pressure and lessen your desire for substances of abuse like alcohol and cigarette.

  • Avoid vices

Avoid drugs of abuse, cigarettes and alcohol. Any substance that destroys your body would destroy your sexual functions as well.  These harmful substances are also detrimental to mental health, which could lead to serious conditions.

  • Drug therapy

If you would opt for drug therapy, make sure that the drug you have selected is in consonance with your body’s metabolism. Ensure that it is also safe and effective. Natural products would be more recommended because of their natural properties that could blend well with the body’s biochemical processes.

The most important thing to remember is to live a healthy lifestyle to avoid increasing your risk of erectile dysfunction.