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Why Does The Penis Shrink And Lose Erection After Wearing A Condom?

hello, I wanted to ask a question regarding 1 problem which i am facing i.e., whenever i wear a condom for intercoursing, my penis shrinks and i loose my erection. I don't know how to solve this problem can you help me out regarding this. If I do it without the condom then i face no problem
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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Dear service user,
Thank you for writing to healthcaremagic.
I got your question and understand the concerns regarding loosing erections while using a condom.
Condom itself has nothing to do with erection.
The loss of erections is caused by perceived performance anxiety with condom. When one has lack of erection first time after using condom; next time, one remains in apprehension about sexual performance with condom.
In other words, your brain has learned to lose erections with condom. This can be overcome by behavior modification with the help of trained psychiatrist. He will guide to 'unlearn' this. One can ask the partner to wear him condom with sensual massage. This would help to maintain arousal level.
One may switch over to other contraceptive methods, if necessary and choose it according to partner's preference.
I hope this will help you.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.
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Why Does The Penis Shrink And Lose Erection After Wearing A Condom?

Dear service user, Thank you for writing to healthcaremagic. I got your question and understand the concerns regarding loosing erections while using a condom. Condom itself has nothing to do with erection. The loss of erections is caused by perceived performance anxiety with condom. When one has lack of erection first time after using condom; next time, one remains in apprehension about sexual performance with condom. In other words, your brain has learned to lose erections with condom. This can be overcome by behavior modification with the help of trained psychiatrist. He will guide to unlearn this. One can ask the partner to wear him condom with sensual massage. This would help to maintain arousal level. One may switch over to other contraceptive methods, if necessary and choose it according to partner s preference. I hope this will help you. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.