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Erection Concerns (Expert Forum)
erection problem just started
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Janice M Epp, PhD - Female sexual issues, Adolescent sexuality, Male sexual issues
Private Practice
Palo Alto - CA
Questions in the Erection Concerns Forum are being answered by Janice M Epp, PhD, a Clinical Sexologist from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. This forum is for questions and discussions about the psychological aspects of Erection problems
Doctor's Answer
by Janice M Epp, PhD, Oct 17, 2009 03:25PM
, Oct 17, 2009 03:25PMTo: luverinc
I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking about anti-depressants and their affects on erection and/or orgasm? I can give you a general answer, but for specifics, you should consult your physician.
Many anti-depressants can have sexual side effects. Ask your physician whether the one you're taking is in this category.
It's difficult for me to know what you mean by the term "ED" because people use it to mean anything from “couldn’t get an erection on command after having a fight with my wife” to “have never had an erection in my life.” Viagra doesn’t alleviate anxiety, etc. All it does is open up blood flow to the penis. It’s generally prescribed for men who have a medical condition such as diabetes, which prevents blood flow. For more information about male sexual issues, I recommend “The New Male Sexuality,” by Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D., widely available online, both used and in paperback. Best of luck to you. Dr. J
Many anti-depressants can have sexual side effects. Ask your physician whether the one you're taking is in this category.
It's difficult for me to know what you mean by the term "ED" because people use it to mean anything from “couldn’t get an erection on command after having a fight with my wife” to “have never had an erection in my life.” Viagra doesn’t alleviate anxiety, etc. All it does is open up blood flow to the penis. It’s generally prescribed for men who have a medical condition such as diabetes, which prevents blood flow. For more information about male sexual issues, I recommend “The New Male Sexuality,” by Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D., widely available online, both used and in paperback. Best of luck to you. Dr. J
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