United Kingdom
A 20-year-old male asked:
I get random erections sometimes and i can masturbate fine, but when it comes to sex ive struggled to get fully erect, i did get semi erect once. why?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Failed erection: Anxiety with sex can inhibit erection, secondary to apprehension about being able to "perform" . This is usually not a continuing problem, especially if masturbation can occur normally . Be patient and ask your partner for some assistance in sexual situations, until the anxiety is minimized.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
293 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Related questions
A 20-year-old male asked:
20y/o, no erection with partners but can get very erect for a long time alone whenever i want. ED? Anxiety? Porn induced? If i stop physical stimulation while masturbating, erection will go away quickly, is this psychological do you think?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It sounds like the plumbing is in working order. Performance anxiety can impact your ability to become erect. Excessive use of pornography can also be... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Mar 14, 2021
View all answers
A 26-year-old male asked:
I've to masturbate to reach erection waiting her after Oral Sex. I lose confidence looking at my puny erect Penis (4 inches) before play and for quick ejaculation. I can't accept her with other.
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Evaluation: This could be a psychological issue, but then again it could be some form of erectile dysfunction. So you may want to start by seeing a family physic... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
I am 24 and have problems maintaining erection during sex...I can masturbate and i get morning erections..Remedy?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Mental health: An erection is more than 50% about your mind than about your body. If your penis works as you describe then you are either worrying too much and setti... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
View all answers
A 23-year-old male asked:
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?
Dr. Howard Shapiroanswered
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) t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
How soon after masturbating can I get good erection to have sex? Or it doesn't have a time period??
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Probably 30 minutes: Possibly less. No fixed time period & also depends upon how excited you get. In fact a healthy young male can usually achieve multiple ejulations ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
1 comment
A Verified Doctor commented
A US doctor answered Learn more
Agreed for usual circumstances.
Jul 21, 2014
View all answers
Last updated Aug 2, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.