Struggling with Performance Anxiety and Erection Problems - #50703

Erection needs the parasympathetic (relaxed) system. But anxiety activates: Fight-or-flight response Adrenaline Cortisol Adrenaline blocks erection. So the more you think: “Will I perform?” “What if I fail?” “I must satisfy her.” 👉 The more erection fails. Then one bad experience → fear → next failure → cycle continues. 🔁 The Vicious Cycle Performance pressure Anxiety Erection difficulty Fear of failure Avoid sex Low confidence This is psychological, not weakness. ✅ Important Reassurance If: You get morning erections You can get erection during masturbation Hormones are normal Then your body is physically fine. 💡 How To Fix It 1️⃣ Stop Focusing on Erection Shift goal from: “Penetration & performance” To: “Pleasure & connection” Remove pressure. 2️⃣ Sensate Focus Technique (Very Effective) For 2–3 weeks: No penetration attempt Only touch, kissing, closeness No goal of erection No pressure to perform This retrains the brain. 3️⃣ Reduce Anxiety Daily 30 minutes exercise Deep breathing (4-7-8 method) Reduce porn Sleep 7–8 hours Limit caffeine 4️⃣ Temporary Medical Support (Optional) A doctor may prescribe: Low-dose tadalafil (for confidence reset) Short-term anti-anxiety therapy This is not permanent dependency — just breaking the fear cycle. 🚫 What NOT To Do Don’t test yourself repeatedly Don’t check erection constantly Don’t compare with porn Don’t panic after one failure ❤️ Very Important Low sex drive right now is from: Anxiety + fear + overthinking Not because you are “weak.”