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strange problem
hello people,i am 21 and i have a little problem which i would describe below mentioning the whole situation to give you guys a better idea of my problem.
well i am really into bodybuilding and have been doing so for 4 years and in my 5th year now.a point came where my gains had stopped and i had started getting frustrated so i used steroids for lets say an year doing 3 cycles.which by peoples standards is not a lot or anything.i always used proper protocol when i came off my usage. its been more than 5 months since i stopped and did a proper post cycle therapy ( required to restart bodies natural testosterone). everything was fine until lately,i dont remember but maybe since 1.5 months or so,my erections are not full.not only that but even if i watch porn my erection is almost not worth mentioning!!!even when masturbating its not full, however when during the night when i am asleep i get erections and when i wake up i have morning wood.!!:S
i dont understand why this all is happening,if erection is a problem than i should not get any when i am sleeping too right?i dont get it. please help me out!
well i am really into bodybuilding and have been doing so for 4 years and in my 5th year now.a point came where my gains had stopped and i had started getting frustrated so i used steroids for lets say an year doing 3 cycles.which by peoples standards is not a lot or anything.i always used proper protocol when i came off my usage. its been more than 5 months since i stopped and did a proper post cycle therapy ( required to restart bodies natural testosterone). everything was fine until lately,i dont remember but maybe since 1.5 months or so,my erections are not full.not only that but even if i watch porn my erection is almost not worth mentioning!!!even when masturbating its not full, however when during the night when i am asleep i get erections and when i wake up i have morning wood.!!:S
i dont understand why this all is happening,if erection is a problem than i should not get any when i am sleeping too right?i dont get it. please help me out!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello.
First of all, if you'd like to learn more about steroids and their potential interference with sexual response, you should post this in the Urology Expert Forum at:
www.medhelp.org/forums/show/113
However, since you're having erections during sleep and upon awakening, that would indicate there's no physiological problem. Instead, something is preventing you from fully enjoying your sexuality when you're awake. It's your job to figure out what that is. Here are some possibilities:
Welcome to your 20’s! When you're younger and just beginning to be sexual with others, erections pop up everywhere--including when you don't want them! Post-pubescent men are highly excitable. After all, sex with a partner is new, and anything new is terribly exciting.
As you age, you'll find that erections sometimes take longer, and even come and go. This is not an indication if ill health, but just part of life.
Something about being sexual is causing you anxiety. What do you suppose it is? Is it possible that you’re worrying yourself into this problem? In other words, once you began to worry, you stopped being able to enjoy yourself, so naturally, your erections disappeared, and you created a self-fulfilling prophesy. Often, anxiety and nervousness create a situation in which you can't relax enough to feel pleasure.
Worrying about erections is a dead-end street. All it will do is make you anxious, which will make your penis very uncooperative. And remember you don't need an erection to be sexual, have fun, experience pleasure, etc. Relax, enjoy your own unique sexuality and stop judging yourself.
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
First of all, if you'd like to learn more about steroids and their potential interference with sexual response, you should post this in the Urology Expert Forum at:
www.medhelp.org/forums/show/113
However, since you're having erections during sleep and upon awakening, that would indicate there's no physiological problem. Instead, something is preventing you from fully enjoying your sexuality when you're awake. It's your job to figure out what that is. Here are some possibilities:
Welcome to your 20’s! When you're younger and just beginning to be sexual with others, erections pop up everywhere--including when you don't want them! Post-pubescent men are highly excitable. After all, sex with a partner is new, and anything new is terribly exciting.
As you age, you'll find that erections sometimes take longer, and even come and go. This is not an indication if ill health, but just part of life.
Something about being sexual is causing you anxiety. What do you suppose it is? Is it possible that you’re worrying yourself into this problem? In other words, once you began to worry, you stopped being able to enjoy yourself, so naturally, your erections disappeared, and you created a self-fulfilling prophesy. Often, anxiety and nervousness create a situation in which you can't relax enough to feel pleasure.
Worrying about erections is a dead-end street. All it will do is make you anxious, which will make your penis very uncooperative. And remember you don't need an erection to be sexual, have fun, experience pleasure, etc. Relax, enjoy your own unique sexuality and stop judging yourself.
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
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
You're most welcome! I'm happy to hear that you're going to try to stop worrying, relax and enjoy your sexuality. I wish you happiness and pleasure. Dr. J
You're most welcome! I'm happy to hear that you're going to try to stop worrying, relax and enjoy your sexuality. I wish you happiness and pleasure. Dr. J
i am really thankful for your answer,and i have been thinking about what you said and you are right i am going to stop worrying about it and let things get back to normal because i have burdened my self too much over this for some time now and thats whats keeping me back. thank you once again.
I was under the impression that one of the main side effects from steroid use is impotence. I would see a doctor immediately!!
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