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Why can't i get an erection around my girlfriend? is it anxiety?
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Possibly: In some cases this can be anxiety-based, whereas in others it might be physiological. A good way to tell the difference is if you are able to get an erection while watching pornography or masturbating. If so, there's a good chance it's anxiety-based. Treatment in this case would be with psychotherapy, whereas physiological would call for medicine. They're not mutually exclusive, of course.
Answered 2/5/2015
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