It can be a stressful, frustrating and distressing experience to lose an erection in the middle of a sexual act. However, it’s pretty common, though. You may experience erection loss during sex for various reasons, from drinking to performance anxiety....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Health conditions that affect blood flow, heart conditions, and other conditions can also make it more challenging to sustain an erection.
In the article below, we’ll go over five reasons men lose their erections and what they can do about it.
1. Medications
Many medications, including prescription drugs, can negatively affect erectile function and sexual arousal.
It’s estimated that about 25% of erectile dysfunction is a side effect of certain medications.
The types of medications that can cause ED include:
Hydrochlorothiazide
SSRIs and antidepressants
Beta-blockers
You shouldn’t quit any medication cold turkey without speaking to your doctor first.
Your doctor will help determine the right course of action for you, whether it’s prescribing a new drug or adjusting your dosage.
2. Depression
It’s estimated that men with depression have a 40% greater chance of having trouble sustaining an erect *** compared to men without depression.
Many causes of ED are physiological and can prevent men from having reliable erections.
Men who suffer from depression or other mental disorders lack pleasure hormones like serotonin and dopamine.
This makes it very difficult for men with mental disorders to feel pleasure during intercourse, so they often fail to achieve an erection fit for sexual relations. This can also decrease their sexual desire.
3. Excessive Drinking
Men who binge drink may experience temporary erectile dysfunction.
Alcohol impairs inhibitory control and affects the production and flow of neurotransmitters.
Excessive alcohol intake slows down your brain, which reduces its ability to send signals to the rest of your body, including the ***.
This can lead to a lack of sexual arousal.
Chronic alcoholics are much more likely to have ED.
4. Sexual Performance Anxiety
Many men, especially those less experienced, often feel intense fear, pressure, and anxiety before they engage in sexual activity.
These feelings of anxiety are known as sexual performance anxiety (SPA).
This frustrating experience can be caused by several things, including:
Little to no prior sexual experience
Distorted views due to watching porn
Feeling emotionally distant from your partner
Mental health issues
Self-esteem issues
If you have sexual performance anxiety, you’ll have difficulty feeling pleasure during sexual activity, making it hard to enjoy a climax or sustain an erection.
If you’re struggling with this, you should first speak to your partner about it.
There’s often a simple solution, like trying a new position or the time of day you have sex.
5. Other Habits and Lifestyle Factors
More often than not, particular habits and lifestyle factors impact your sexual health and ability.
Unhealthy habits may contribute to heart disease and medical issues that can lead to erection issues.
These habits and lifestyle factors could lead to trouble with erections during sex:
Smoking and nicotine products. Smoking is a significant risk factor for many health issues, including erectile dysfunction. This is due to the damage it can cause to your blood vessels, your heart, and the other ill effects of nicotine. Using recreational drugs can also cause sexual dysfunction.
Obesity or being overweight. Carrying a few extra pounds typically isn’t an issue, but being severely overweight or obese leads to a significantly higher risk of developing ED.
Steroid use. Adequate testosterone levels are linked to a higher sex drive, but research also shows that using testosterone and other steroids can increase your risk of developing ED and negatively impact sexual function.
How To Keep Your Erection During Sex
Before we dive into how to maintain an erection, it’s critical to differentiate between occas, awlionally losing an erection and routinely losing your erection.
It’s not uncommon for men to lose an erection during sex.
You could be tired, distracted, or had one too many alcoholic beverages, leading to a weaker erection or no erection at all.
That doesn’t mean you have erectile dysfunction.
The occasional weak erection isn’t something to worry about.
Erection issues only signify erectile dysfunction when they become consistent and have a significant adverse effect on your sex life.
Keeping this in mind, there are several ways to improve your sexual performance and maintain a firm erection suitable for sexual activity.
Most men can improve their erections and stay erect during sex without taking medications or other medical treatments by implementing lifestyle changes.
Even the smallest changes can have a massive effect on your sexual performance.
To maintain healthy erections, having a well-rounded lifestyle is critical.
The following actions can help you maintain a firm erection during intercourse:
Get quality sleep
Eat a nutritious diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Maintain a healthy body weight.
Pay attention to your blood pressure.
Pay attention to your medications.
Get your testosterone levels checked, especially as you age.
Avoid smoking cigarettes and limit alcohol consumption.
Make aerobic exercise part of your daily routine (even walking helps)
Take mental health concerns seriously, and don’t hesitate to seek treatment.
Limit your consumption of porn
Avoid illicit drugs
Even though these techniques can’t guarantee better erections, having an active lifestyle can still have a visible effect, particularly when you only lose your erection now and then.
Although treating erectile dysfunction can be challenging, it’s possible to return to your normal sex life after treatment.
Sometimes, all you need to maintain a strong erection during sex is to adjust your strategy and stay consistent.
(Choice men’s health)
