libido/erection problems, please help

I had some serious ED problems too. I recently made an “increase libido plan” to go along with my PE routine. I’m on day 5 with the plan and my erections are all over the place now :) My plan also consists of cutting out porn. I suggest you make one of these plans. You can check out mine at “iwish6 PE log*.” Keep me updated man.

Peace.

For me a decade of porn is going to take some time to re sensitise myself. I am sure it changes the chemistry in the body as well. After seeing so much porn. You have to chose the perfect clip.Years ago you saw a pair of breasts and that was enough to get hard. It is going to be a little weird not watching porn. Hopefully it will yield results. Nothing worse than not getting a full blown st-iffy.

well, if at least some of our former abilities can be restored, it’s worth trying :) The low libido actually helps, I have no desire to watch porn. I am still getting erections when my girl shows me tenderness, it’s actually among the last things that give me erections spontaneously now, so there is still hope ;) They aren’t 100% though, which sucks.

The meds I’m taking are guilty, I’m sure of it - Beware of Liphantyl 267, it screws libido up totally. -_-

Its been about a week without porn and I am still alive! And no wanking. Erections have not improved as yet, but hopefully soon. The only time I climax now is with my girlfriend. We are not using protection at the moment, which is fucking risky, literally. She can’t take the pill or wont and likes it without a condom. I prefer it without condom but I do not want a pregnant girl fiend. I have enough hassles in life.

As for me, I cut off myself from porn entirely and yeah, I already feel better. I get solid erections near my GF (although they happen randomly I.e. I hold her hand - I get hard even though it’s not arousing but for example I kiss her breasts and I’m flaccid, even though it is arousing… my cock works weird lately. I masturbated only once and it worked well, I came after like 4 mins (I was trying to cum asap to see how fast I can), which is ok. I’m also going to a doc next week to ask for testosterone, prolactin and LH tests, we’ll see how situation fares.

I actually am quite nervous since my GF invited me for a 3-day trip at the end of April, yeah I know there is still time but we would be sleeping together and using the same shower, which makes me really paranoid (how stupid would I look half-erected next to her naked? like a fool, I’d say….). I hope situation improves over 2 months and perhaps the hormones will be fixed by then. :(

Dude, seriously, drop that negative mindset. It’s only going to hinder your progress. Don’t forget how powerful your mind is.

Agreed a lot of it is in your mind. I was texting this ex girlfriend today thinking of her breasts and her wet vagina and the drunken sex we used to have and an erection happened not a 100% but it was ok. So a lot of it is in your mind.

As for my current situation no porn but one wank this morning, so it is going well. The next release should be on Monday when I see my girl.

Might want to test for these also:

Estradiol
TSH
Free T4
Free T3
Cortisol
DHEA
IGF-1

I’ve been addicted to porn and over-masturbating for quite a while. That had contributed to lower EQ and libido. In the last month I’ve gradually ERASED my situation. I feel like a teenager.

First of all, I started working out again (lifting and cardio). Lifting boosts test levels, and cardio increases blood flow. But DON’T RUN, POWERWALK!!! Only break a slight sweat if any. Here’s a cool tip: buy a cheap 45 minute cardio DVD. After one workout, you’ll know all the steps. Now you can play it simultaneously while watching a 45 minute porn clip of your choice. This will satisfy your porn urge without masturbation.

Quitting masturbation will still be a challenge using that tip. But here’s another tip: GET A FLESHLIGHT NOW!!! (or some other synthetic pussy device. I don’t work for the fleshlight company) With a fleshlight, you can stop masturbating with your hands, which to me is really important. Now when you absolutely have to bust a nut, fold a pillow around your fleshlight, put it on the bed, and fuck it. You can position yourself to watch porn at the same time. This is so awesome!

Your body knows the difference between masturbating and fucking. There’s just something different about using your whole body as opposed to just sitting and jerking. In my opinion, jerking destroys your dick. Your dick is more willing to bounce back after fucking, and humping my fleshlight really tricks my body into believing that I’m fucking! So in a sense, I’ve quit masturbating completely.

But not really…you still don’t want to hump that fleshlight too frequently. Ejaculating too much is not good for EQ and libido. Three times a week should be the absolute most. But that’s not that hard now because we’re not humping on cardio days remember? But let’s reduce our urges even more by keeping busy. So there’s another tip: Add things to your schedule so you’re too busy or sidetracked to masturbate.

To me, supplements are vital. Use IGF-1 in six week cycles and try some creatine on your lifting days. Get some 5-HTP to eliminate premature ejaculation. Then to top it off, get some POMEGRANATE JUICE (for additional blood flow improvement) and drink a few gulps in the morning and night.

I promise to God you will be back to 100% in a few weeks.

Find some females who are really into you, that will help it.

Alysy:

Do you have any other symptoms besides the low sex drive? I am currently having sex drive problems myself but in addition to other things such as digestion, fatigue, appetite, etc. Definitely look into the testosterone first and foremost, but depending on your symptoms, you could have a problem elsewhere, for example the thyroid.

Unfortunately (!) my testosterone and PRL are ok. :/

I have no clue what to do next. I have no desire at all to have sex with my GF or sex altogether (incl. masturbation) except maybe once per a week.

My doc said erection problems should go away when I’m done with Liphantyl (two more months, argh), but libido is a long-term problem.

I am clueless now. Oh, I get erections when she, say, hugs me or smth, but I don’t feel the urge to have sex. At all.

I’m on a few affairs boards. In many cases where men are being cheated on, they will lost sex drive and even gain lowered testosterone due to their treatment. They don’t even have to KNOW to be affected. If you are in a long term relationship, consider how you two interact. It could be affecting your hormone levels.

I myself also have some (not particularly dramatic though) problem with maintaining erection.

Interestingly enough, my libido seems to be fine and I cum everyday 4-6 times. I’m not joking. Though I’m 27 and have seen thousands of hours of porn over my life. But the firmness of erection and it’s sustainability leave much more to be desired.

But I also have become too dependable on porn. And on my hand.

TP MITCH has offered several very good advices. The artificial pussy is better than your hand if we keep in mind maintaining our ability to be satisfied by the pussy. But personally I’ve chosen to wank just with the tips of my fingers - it’s not a bad solution of the problem of low penis sensitivity.

And like TP MITCH said, physical exercises plus kegels can be relatively helpful to improve both libido and EQ. Kegels help me, but not resolve my difficulties entirely.

The only point on which I completely disagree with TP MITCH - ejaculation. Personally, the more I cum on the previous day, the more I want to have sex and cum on the following day.

As for porno - I don’t know how you guys managed to cut back on porno. I watch it too often - and it hasn’t harmed significantly my relationships with real ladies. I chose both virtual and real chicks. Sometimes I fantasize about porn-stars while having sex. And it only helps me.

I’m inclined to blame much more on hand-dependance if you have some EQ problems. And you, Alysy, might have some problem with blood circulation - I.e. Insufficient arterial blood supply or venous leakage. Especially, since your hormones are in norm. Just make a Doppler sonogram to male sure that you don’t. Or at least read about the symptoms of these conditions to check whether they relate to you.

Tomorrow I go to do my blood test. But it seems to me that my hormones are Ok, especially given that I cum everyday 4-6 times. If so, I’ll ask my doctor to arrange me a Doppler test to assess blood circulation in the penile tissues.

Some of us cut out porn, because that way we are more excited when we see the “real thing”.