MEN’S SEXUAL PROBLEMS
The problems that most commonly worry men (and their partners) are failure to develop or hold an erection, and premature ejaculation.
Problems with erection (sometimes called impotence – a nasty word) are often due to lack of libido (and consequently inadequate arousal); the reasons for this lack are the same as those for women. However, physical problems play a more important part in problems of erectile response than they do in problems of arousal in women. Anything that interferes with the blood vessels supplying the penis can reduce the erectile response. Drugs can also interfere with erection, especially some medicines used to treat high blood pressure, blood vessel disease and peptic ulcer. Any man who unexpectedly develops erectile problems would be wise to see his doctor.
Premature ejaculation is when a man can’t delay orgasm for as long as he (or his partner) wants. Some men ejaculate within less than a minute after arousal begins. Others think it’s too soon if they can’t hold on for 20 minutes or more. Premature ejaculation has a variety of psychological and physical causes. Most men with this problem can learn control with the help of a co-operative partner and a sexual therapist.
Men can also have problems with reaching orgasm, for much the same reasons as women.
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