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Addicted To Porn, Masturbation, Suffering With Erectile Dysfunction. What Can Be Done?

I am a 22 year old male. Addicted to porn, masturbation and sexual fantasies. But lately I am suffering from Erectile Dysfunction . I have had tests done and the lab results say I am healthy and the doctor said there is no reason why I should be impotent. I have done research and read about Porn-Induced ED, which lasts for 2-4 months. Is this true? Please help, thank you.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
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Hello dear..
Connections between erectile dysfunction & excess use of porn has been reported in many studies.
For those affected, recovery takes place by 6-12 weeks & mainly involves avoiding the causative factor, that is watching porn.
Since you have done all your tests & they report you as healthy, the ED can be because of you taking stress about losing your potency.
So...don't worry about all this & stay relaxed.
Other than that eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, avoid stress, get good sleep, think positive and stay happy.
Wishing you a Healthy Life.
Take care.
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Addicted To Porn, Masturbation, Suffering With Erectile Dysfunction. What Can Be Done?

Hello dear.. Connections between erectile dysfunction & excess use of porn has been reported in many studies. For those affected, recovery takes place by 6-12 weeks & mainly involves avoiding the causative factor, that is watching porn. Since you have done all your tests & they report you as healthy, the ED can be because of you taking stress about losing your potency. So...don t worry about all this & stay relaxed. Other than that eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, avoid stress, get good sleep, think positive and stay happy. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care.