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Psychological Cause For Erectile Dysfunction

The sexual dysfunction in a man, where he is unable to keep an erection firm for sexual intercourse is called erectile dysfunction. 10 to 20 % of ED is caused due to psychological reasons. These causes include stress, anxiety, the guilt of not satisfying the partner, low self-esteem, depression, and loss of interest in sex.

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I am experiencing challenges in my marriage. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. I have been married for one and a half years, but I cannot forget my ex-girlfriend. I fell in love with a girl, and one day it was all over because she cheated on me. We were in a relationship for eight years. The first time when I discovered that she was cheatin...  Read Full »


Mehwish Mursaleen

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand that you are concerned about your sexual functioning. As you have mentioned that you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, a few things need to be clarified. It is not about getting aroused during a movie, remembering your ex-girlfriend, o...  Read Full »

I am not able to penetrate vagina due to erection problems. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am married, 41 years old. I have two kids. For the last six months I am having erection problems. I cannot even penetrate. Due to this I fear of nights. I cannot face my partner. Kindly give a solution to my problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not sure whether you have diabetes, hypertension, or any other diseases. Are you taking any drugs, whether allopathic or herbal, for any other medical conditions? If so, we need to consider the potential side effects of those drugs. Diabetic patients can develop diab...  Read Full »

I do not get erections, and I have low sex drive. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 88 kg and 5.6 feet tall. I have a small penis of 4 inches, and it is soft. I do not get erections, and I have low sex drive. After I urinate, some urine keeps dribbling from my penis. My penis stays soft and shrunken. Kindly help. I have never had sex, as I am ashamed of my penis siz...  Read Full »


Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction is of two types, organic and functional (psychogenic). If you never have had erection in the past and do not feel early morning erections, then I suggest you visit an endocrinologist. Most likely, the cause is subnormal levels of testosterone. If you...  Read Full »

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