Erectile problems such as impotence affect the majority of men at least once in their life. Often transient, they are caused by physical or psychological factors. What are the different erectile dysfunction and how to counter them?

Erection is a reaction of the body due both to a physiological neurological phenomenon, which is therefore triggered by a mechanism of the brain, and to a vascular phenomenon, in other words at the initiative of the blood system. This is a hardening and swelling of the penis due to a heavy rush of blood to the area. Concretely, the cavernous bodies, the elements which constitute the penis, are gorged with blood, then making the penis firm and dilated.

Erection can be triggered by stimulation, arousal, or sexual attraction, but that’s not all. This is for example the case for nocturnal erections. It can also take place during the day, caused by relaxation of the body or certain movements that stimulate the penis. 

There are several disorders associated with erection, which usually result in the inability to have an erection. They have different origins, whether physiological or psychic. These disorders are defined by insufficient rigidity of the cavernous bodies, which keep the penis in a flaccid state. This state disrupts the course of sexual intercourse and prevents in particular the penetration or the practice of certain acts. Likewise, it is possible to have a “soft” erection, that is to say where the penis is not at its maximum state of rigidity.

Most of the time, erectile dysfunction is of psychological origin: stress, lack of self-confidence, fatigue or sadness can interfere with arousal and / or prevent erection.

They can also come from a vascular dysfunction, that is to say at the level of the arteries and the circulation of the blood. Indeed, the penis being a strongly ribbed area, a problem with the blood pressure can have consequences on the erection. The same goes for tobacco, alcohol and diabetes, which influences the arteries. Finally, it can also be a hormonal problem, especially from a certain age. In men, androgen deficiency may appear, which impairs erectile functions. 

It is quite possible to control your erection to make it last longer, while having pleasure. Indeed, the erection being partly controlled by the mind, by focusing on it, it is possible to maintain it for a relatively long period of time. This requires knowing your body and your desire well, and knowing how to apprehend its pleasure while maintaining it at a certain level.

Thus, each man has his own technique to control his erection during sex. Some people think of something else while they bring the excitement down, others slow down the pace of intercourse, etc. It is also possible to change your position, or to opt for a sexual practice that does not involve going back and forth with your penis (unlike penetration), such as cunnilingus. This variation will make it possible to mark a pause in the movements and to slow down the rise of the excitement at the level of the erogenous zone. 

As we saw above, erectile dysfunction can be temporary, and is caused by different origins. Thus, heavy alcohol consumption, severe fatigue or a lack of self-confidence can cause what is commonly called a “breakdown”. Impotence is an erectile disorder that prevents a man from having an erection or which causes only a partial one.

In the event of a one-off breakdown, there is a priori no reason to worry. Relax and try to determine the potential cause of it. On the other hand, if these impotences are repeated, it is best to consult a doctor to determine if a neurological or vascular dysfunction is the cause.