Erectile dysfunction is when a man in a relationship cannot keep his penis erect or hard. This can lead to low self-confidence, low self-worth, depression, and anxiety. In this article, we will talk about the causes of erectile dysfunction as well as treatments. Within the framework of marriage counseling and couples therapy, our team supports the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction therapy helps couples have a safe place to talk about the many emotions that come with the disorder.
As well, erectile dysfunction can last for a certain period of time.
It might be something that a man has been struggling with for a few weeks, a few months, or a few years. As well, living with erectile dysfunction can cause a man to feel in adequate or inferior. He may develop self-doubt, insecurity, and even performance anxiety around sexual intercourse. When it erectile dysfunction occurs, he may become self critical.
Sexual dysfunction can include having a very soft penis, getting hard and then going soft, or not being able to maintain an erection in order to have sexual intercourse.
A man may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or confused as to why this is happening to his body. As well, erectile dysfunction goes along with having a low sex drive. Some theorist may say that low testosterone levels are low hormone levels or a cause of erectile dysfunction. Also, a mixture of therapy, exercise, and lifestyle changes are usually the first course of action. Different sex therapy or marital therapy techniques can also be available. In addition, certain lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, eating more fruits and vegetables, and getting balanced sleep help. Some medication side effects may include erectile dysfunction or low libido.
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Some men may not be able to get an erection when they want to have sex.
As well, some men may not be able to get an erection at all. Other men may get an erection for a short period of time, but not long enough to have sex. Some physical health conditions can contribute to erectile dysfunction including type two diabetes. Additionally, anti-depressant medication’s like SSRIs and high blood pressure medication may cause erectile dysfunction.
Furthermore, then who suffer from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are more susceptible to erectile dysfunction.
With that said, when a man suffers from erectile dysfunction, they may also have higher levels of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Furthermore, erectile dysfunction may be from inner shame from religious or cultural feelings. A man may feel shame around being sexual. As well, history of sexual abuse or sexual trauma can lead to erectile dysfunction. Memories from the past may be causing a reaction in the present moment. in general, stress management techniques help with erectile dysfunction. When you have high levels of stress, may have performance anxiety in the bedroom. Any stress whatsoever in your life may cause erectile dysfunction. Your body will naturally focus on stress or moans, so sexual hormones make them last. Do to your body‘s natural survival mechanism, the reproductive system and reproductive hormones are last on the list.
Your body will prioritize stress hormones, so if you are stressed, your body will feel less sexual.
Additionally, men who fear sexual failure or have performance anxiety may suffer from erectile dysfunction. For instance, you might think that you have to make your partner orgasm and this pressure leads to erectile dysfunction. As well, a partner who is critical of a man who has erectile dysfunction may cause more performance anxiety in him. A man who worries about getting it right, or worries too much about sex, or seeks to perform, may suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Furthermore, there are other contributing factors to erectile dysfunction that you can work on today.
At times, doctors think that losing weight can help improve erectile dysfunction. Losing weight can be a scary and daunting task. It might feel like your doctor is criticizing your body shape when they are asking you to lose weight. The recommendation to lose weight comes from a place of trying to remedy erectile dysfunction, often without medication first. Doctors suggest that if you lose weight, your body will have better circulation to your genital area and work more efficiently. As well, using drugs and drinking alcohol can contribute to sexual performance issues. If you and your partner have unhealthy lifestyle habits like drinking alcohol or using drugs, make a change in these behaviors. Get sober and you may find that sexual performance improves.
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How does exercise impact erectile dysfunction in your marriage?
Furthermore, not having adequate exercise or physical activity in your life may cause erectile dysfunction. I’m going for a gentle walk, doing yoga, or even attending a group fitness class can help you with erectile dysfunction. However, do not overdo it. Exercising for 30 minutes to 45 minutes 3 to 4 days a week, is enough. Generally, exercise increases testosterone levels, which intern can help with erectile dysfunction. Lifting heavy weights, bodybuilding, and working with a personal trainer can be very effective.
In your marriage, erectile dysfunction may lead to a lack of intimacy.
Couples may not know how to handle erectile dysfunction. He may or may not be able to get an erection, and this can lead to sexual frustration for him and his partner. Whether a man is in a same-sex relationship, or one with a woman, erectile dysfunction can cause intimacy problems. Sometimes, ED can create conflict between partners. The more erectile dysfunction occurs, the more a man may be afraid of it happening again and causing more problems. Additionally, a man may be accused of cheating or having an affair if he can’t maintain an erect penis.
Sexual intimacy is an important part of many marriages and relationships.
So, without the ability to maintain sexual intimacy, closeness and connection may suffer. Overtime, from suffering from erectile dysfunction, a man may feel less masculine. In our culture, masculinity has a representation in being sexual. Without the ability to be sexual or pleasure a partner, and then they feel insecure in his identity. also, a man may feel a sense of embarrassment and shame. Then, shame and embarrassment becomes associated with sexual experiences. As a result, a man may avoid being naked, or sexual around their partner.
Due to erectile dysfunction, couples may find themselves more distant, frustrated, or even angry with one another.
Also, a man suffering from erectile dysfunction may feel socially isolated. When going out with friends, he might hear about other peoples pleasurable sexual experiences. However, at the end of the day, he may not be able to share in their joy or excitement. A man who suffers from erectile dysfunction may not have the support he needs to emotionally overcome the experience.
You might feel like a failure as a man with erectile dysfunction.
When working with a marriage counselor, one thing that you will learn to overcome erectile dysfunction is open communication. In general, open communication helps men feel heard and emotionally understood. As well, open communication helps his partner feel heard and understood. When both people can talk about their emotions without feeling anxious or angry, emotional intimacy improves. As well, when erectile dysfunction is present in your marriage or relationship, it might feel exhausting. Your couples therapist can provide a sense of playfulness and brightness to your experience.
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By attending couples therapy for erectile dysfunction, you can have different ideas and ways to build intimacy beyond just having sex.
A marriage therapist can help you understand that having erectile dysfunction doesn’t make you any less or more of a man. Erectile dysfunction does not make you any less masculine. In addition, when a man suffers from erectile dysfunction, counseling can help him feel a strong sense of self-worth. At one time, he may have believed that performing sexually made him worthy of love.
Couples therapy helps couples start to find other ways to build meaning and their relationship beyond just sexual activity.
Working together in marriage counseling can help you and your partner team up around erectile dysfunction versus creating more criticism. Couples therapy can help distant couples regain a sense of playfulness and laughter beyond sexual needs. Also, marriage therapy can help emphasize desire in ways beyond having physical sex.
Overall, marriage counseling helps partners be able to talk about their emotions free from judgment.
If criticism occurs, your couples therapist can step in and offer redirection. It is normal to have feelings of frustration, insecurity, anger, or even jealousy. However, your marriage counselor can help you talk about these big, intense emotions related to sexual performance in a calm way.
To add, your couples therapist can help you talk about and communicate about problems that might be getting in the way of sexual intimacy.
Past trauma and post traumatic stress disorder can impact sexual intimacy. If there was an affair or emotional cheating in the past, this can impact sexual intimacy. Any sort of unresolved hurt can lead to intimacy problems
Marriage therapy supports additional forms of intimacy through sensate touch.
For instance, couples who may not be able to have sexual intercourse due to erectile dysfunction can use other methods to build connection. Healthy forms of touch include holding hands, making out, kissing, back massages, foot massages, kissing bellies, and more. Essentially, working with a couples therapist for erectile dysfunction helps maintain desire. A man with erectile dysfunction may feel undesirable. He may feel unwanted or unloved. And, he might worry that if he cannot overcome his erectile dysfunction, he will be left in the dust. As erectile dysfunction becomes more severe, without therapy, it can cause low self-esteem, depressive thoughts, and anxiety.
Overtime, a man may no longer have an interest in sex at all.
Overall, couples in marriage therapy are some of the best ways to start when it comes to dealing with a erectile dysfunction. As a group of marriage and family therapists, we see erectile dysfunction best treated as a couple. Essentially, erectile dysfunction therapy supports better communication.
Couples therapy can help people who suffer from erectile dysfunction have a safe space to talk about the feelings that go along with it.
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Feelings of failure, anxiety, inadequacy, and insecurity are very real. Being able to vocalize different emotions and talk about goals for the future can be helpful. Marriage Counseling can help rebuild intimacy and closeness during this difficult time. The team of therapists offer in person counseling in Connecticut, video counseling in Florida, and video counseling in Massachusetts.
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