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What causes flaccid erection hours after initial sex. penis cannot erect 5 hours after sex. any known causes?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Lemur: Your refractory period is a bit longer than usual. You are probably normal, though.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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