A 30-year-old member asked:
I have not had sexual intercourse for 2 years and am unable to sustain an erection. what should i do?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Yuanswered
Urology 28 years experience
Testing: See your physician or urologist. You may need some testing performed.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
I have energy. I am all ready for sexual intercourse, but i cannot keep an erection for longer periods of time. What is wrong with me? She is upset.
Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
ED: There are many causes of erectile dysfunction. You should be evaluated by a urologist for diagnosis and treatment options.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Can't get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Which was not the case earlier. Now, problem getting erection and problem keeping erection?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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There are several possible causes of erectile dysfunction, and no distant forum doctor can judge the reasons. You'll need to see a doctor in person, i... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Hi, the other day i was having sexual intercourse and i finished, but all of a sudden i couldn't have a full erection and this has been going for about a week, what should i do?
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
I would consider this psychological erectile dysfunction unless you injured your penis during that last intercourse, but you would have felt pain and ... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 14, 2021
A 45-year-old male asked:
Hardened vein from bottom to top (full length) of penile shaft during erection. Discomfort during sexual intercourse. It's a smaller vein beside the main big vein?
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
If both go away or become much smaller when not erect the veins are distended because the muscles in you veins contract so blood cannot get out of pen... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
I couldn't get enough sexual feelings and a proper erection for intercourse. How can I improve my sexual desire and erection?
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Relax and : It will improve. You're too young to be having erectile dysfunction. Don't obsess as that will make it worse. You'll function fine when the situation ... Read More
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