How young is too young for erectile dysfunction?

[csrhowell31]

My husband is 32 (one year older than me) and it seems like he can't keep it up anymore. The arousal is achieved but he can't keep it very long, even with vigorous activity. I thought it was a one time thing about a month ago. But now he does it everytime. He also refrains from sexual activity. I think we do it once every three weeks and that is because I bug him so often about it. I want it every day and he doesn't want it at all. I can't even surprise him in the morning for sex because he no longer gets hard. My question is if he is too young for erectile dysfunction. He had a vasectomy a little over a month ago, buy I didn't think that had anything to do with sex drives. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Janice M Epp, PhD]

I've already answered this post in the Erection Concerns Forum.

[csrhowell31]

Thanks. I don't know if I can talk him into going to the doctor, but it's worth bringing up. I guess a lot of things can affect the fragile balance of things for men. It just is a shock to me that my drive is higher than his in this area. For most of our marriage it has been the other way around..... (life is funny that way) I appreciate the help.

[greatsexguide]

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by so many different things.  Even at 32 problems can occur.  The first thing to do is rule out any physical reasons for it.  Talk with and get an exam by a healthcare professional.  A physician that specializes in this area would be ideal.  If physical/medical reasons are ruled out, then psychological reasons need to be looked into.  Find a credentialed sex therapist in your area.  You can check out the website of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Sex Therapists for more information and to find a person in your area.  www.aasect.org.