The never ending circle of anxiety and erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a problem that can develop as a result of performance anxiety or it can also be the initial cause and then create performance anxiety. Isolated episodes of not getting an erection or of losing an erection at an inopportune time are extremely common but for some men can trigger the fear of not getting an erection causing them now to have anxiety surrounding the issue. Such isolated episodes of losing an erection do not mean that a man has a sexual dysfunction. They may occur as a result of a temporary physical stress (getting sick, too much alcohol or drug use, even overeating and rapid weight gain), or it may be relate to other problems like anxiety with a new partner, problems ejaculating to quickly, lack of confidence with sexual performance. When a man can understand that this may be normal or just happen for a short period of time, then he won't have the anxiety that surrounds it or what we call the never ending circle of anxiety.

The fear of sexual performance is likely to put a damper on sexual arousal and be the cause of a loss of erection or even raid ejaculation. Eventually the fears become so intense that they will become the never ending circle of anxiety, then lack of control. Over time performance fears may lead to an avoidance of sex, loss of self-esteem and even loss of desire.

Understanding that erectile dysfunction can happen to any man at any time is an important factor in normalizing the experience and knowing that with guidance a man can overcome the endless circle of anxiety. In some men the anxiety itself triggers an ejaculation that can even happen when the penis is not fully erect. For a man to overcome his anxiety around the erectile dysfunction can be a positive start to ending the cycle of anxiety.

There are a few ways to get help with this problem; one is to seek the help of a sex coach or counselor to help the man visual the outcome of not being anxious and working through those thoughts and anxiety. This can also be coupled with hypnosis, and suggestive messages to calm the mind before the anxiety start. The last bit of information is if in a relationship, a sex counselor can help the couple to work on the situation together having the partner relieve the man of the anxiety and take the pressure off, so that the focus is not on intercourse but just getting comfortable again with the control of his erection.