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I have some erection problems, its fully hard at masturbation and before sex, but when putting a condom and preparing for penetration it goes soft?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

May benefit from med: Maintenance of erection has a psychological component that may be an issue. From a practical point of view, try using cialis or viagra (sildenafil) to see if that relieves the problem

Answered 9/29/2016

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