Severe ED finally reversing

Hi guys.. I am a new member so I can’t post in Men’s Sexual Health section yet. But, I wanted to share a success story and possibly give some hope to other men suffering from severe, or even mild, erectile dysfunction (ED). I don’t want to minimize any man’s experience of losing the ability to get an erection, but for guys who are freaking out about a temporary episode, trust me it can be much worse. I haven’t had a proper erection since I was in my mid 30s. I will be 50 next month.

I am now 49 with type 2 diabetes. I also am bisexual and had a HIV scare 20 years ago, which led to me basically deciding to stay celibate for many years. Between the diabetes and the lack of sexual contact, I slowly lost the ability to get more than what I consider 20% erect. Sometimes, not even that. Completely flaccid no matter what I did. I tried some “pills” that I ordered online and they were the only way I could get anything remotely useful going. And even that didn’t get better than maybe 70-80% erect.

I was always too embarrassed to ask my doctor for Viagra or other ED meds, so I just lived with my problem, which led to more years of no sex. But, I will get to the point now. I started lurking at Thunder’s Place about 3 years ago, and then again recently. I discovered the section on pumping for ED and also using supplements such as L-Argenine and Zinc for increased circulation.

Let me just tell you, after pumping for a bit more than a month (using the pump to simulate nocturnal erections, 5 mins at a time, for several sets) and taking ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium, B6) and a L-Argenine/L-Citruline drink twice a day, I not only can get erections now, I get them spontaneously. Before, it would take a lot of handling just to get the 20% or so that I could manage. Now, I can think of something and start to get movement in the penis. This is something I haven’t experienced in such a long time, I can’t even tell you. And I get morning wood now, too. Well, nearly wood. More like 50% or so, but its a start and I just see it getting better as I continue my journey. I have been keeping a daily log of everything from blood pressure checks to weight to what supplements I take and how long I pump, etc. This is crucial.

When I was younger, I measured at about 7.25” erect length. Since losing my functionality, I have shrunk a bit and can barely reach 6.5” erect length. But, I am hoping with pumping I can restore it back to what I started with. I don’t even care about enlargement (though it would be welcomed for sure). I just wanted to be able to get hard again, as it really kills your self-esteem when you can’t do what you “think” every other man on the planet can do. This issue is actually extremely common, but most of us don’t talk about it.

Thunder’s Place and the guys on this site have made a huge difference in the quality of my life, and I am even meeting people again. I can’t express how much I appreciate the honest and frank discussions on this board. And to any other guys suffering from real ED, there is hope.