I am 25 yrs old. i am having trouble to get a hard erection, it is hard enough for sex, but not as hard as before, and i rarely wake up with an erection. i also tried a pleasure ring, but it was painful and removed it. could it be i broke something?

Performance anxiety: You sound too preoccupied with your ability to get an erection comparable to what you may see online or in porns. In physically healthy humans, sexual arousal is not just a physical act: it requires also the right mindset and or the right partner. I suggest you stop worrying and let nature take its course without too much fixation or anxiety