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Can Stress Cause Erectile Issues?

Recently my boyfriend and I were having sex and he suddenly got soft in the middle of it. He has been stressed out about money and not sleeping very much so I thought it was that, but I can't help thinking he isn't interested. Can stress cause erectile issues?
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sex is largely what happens between two ears and two minds and not that happens between two legs. There are many possible reasons leading to erectile dysfunction and commonest is stress or performance anxiety. An occasional episode of erectile failure due to situational reasons like fatigue, tension or own ''pressure to 'perform' rather to enjoy'' is very common. This diminishes arousal level and hence erection too. This seems more likely with your partner. Both of you can go for counseling with sex therapist if this happens repeatedly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Chintan Raval
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Can Stress Cause Erectile Issues?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sex is largely what happens between two ears and two minds and not that happens between two legs. There are many possible reasons leading to erectile dysfunction and commonest is stress or performance anxiety. An occasional episode of erectile failure due to situational reasons like fatigue, tension or own pressure to perform rather to enjoy is very common. This diminishes arousal level and hence erection too. This seems more likely with your partner. Both of you can go for counseling with sex therapist if this happens repeatedly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Chintan Raval