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Need a bit of help.

I am 18 years old, and recently my girlfriend and I have had sex, but for some reason i cant seem to sustain an erection, or get off. I'm starting to wonder if maybe theres something physically or mentally the matter with me. I don't really know what other information to post, but any help would be appreciated.
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2088407 tn?1333845975
I can't say with absolute certainty that this is your problem, but I have heard of watching excessive pornography can make intimacy with a partner more difficult. You are still young, so I don't really think ED is a problem unless you have an underlying medical condition.. Watching pornography a little more than normal MAY be your problem. I don't have a problem with pornography as it can be educational and can spice up a dull sex life.. But over indulging CAN (not always) lead to intimacy issues..

Good luck
~VQ
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I do actually. Not an absurd amount though. Maybe more than normal. Would that alone desensitize me of actual sex?
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2088407 tn?1333845975
May I ask a personal question.. Do you watch a lot of pornography? It can cause a man to have a difficult time getting an erection or having an orgasm. Smoking can cause issues as well, but you are still pretty young. If you don't watch a lot of porn then I would suggest you get checked out by your family doctor..
Hope this problem gets resolved soon!
~VQ
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I'm a pretty calm about sex, and I don't think I'm over excited about it. I'll take a look at those recommendations. Thanks.
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139792 tn?1498585650
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Smoking has many side effects. It may reduce your desire to have sex. But this a long term effect. By cessation of smoking you will better your overall health and may affect your sexual life positively
Major component in sexual problem is mental. If you take it lightly and calmly, you will be able to have sex in a better manner. To enhance your sexual stamina you may google the followign techniques and pick up few of them and practice regularly.
Male deer exercise. kege exercise. Satkriya. Kundalini yoga. Self hypnosis.
When seeing a nude female body, one may get overexicited and fail to have good erection. If you are calm and relaxed, you will be able to perform well. to calm your sexual urge, take few abdominal breaths. This will calm you and allow you to normalize your sexual urge. Most of the persons, encounter such problems normally. So do not get over perturbed..
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I'm also a smoker, which to my understanding can cause issues.
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