ED From Quitting Nicotine

Hey TP,

I’m curious if anyone has personally experienced ED while quitting nicotine?

I quit 3 weeks ago and the first week/week and a half my erections improved vastly. Then they kept getting weaker and weaker until where I am today. I couldn’t even get hard today with the aid of PDE5’s. It’s not my PE routine as I didn’t ramp up intensity or time and I have plenty of rest days in-between. I’ve also been experiencing lethargy, brain fog, and depression. I’m on TRT but haven’t changed protocols but sure as hell feels like I did.

I know I’m withdrawing from nicotine and this is best for overall health including erections but hot damn this sucks. I’ve heard neurotransmitters are recovering and what not but has anyone here experienced anything similar?

Any and all input is welcomed.

Thanks,
Jazz Hands

In most people nicotine cause ED. Give yourself some time and no stress; you’ll be fine.

I suspect that your mind is playing tricks on you to find a reason to take up nicotine again. It’s one of the most addictive substances known to man.

It also depends upon the type of nicotine - tobacco-based is typically really bad for ED, nicotine gum I don’t know about.

My advice is to stay the course without it, and you will benefit after a little more time.

I’m starting to think it is my mind just recovering. I know nicotine acts like acetylcholine and plays a role in erections. When you quit you end up having an excessive amount of receptors.

It’s ironic too because when I can somewhat force an erection and edge for a while, I can tell I’ve already gained some length and girth from quitting.