Patient's question:
At the age of 18, I had already started having sexual intercourse. By the time I turned 21, during one instance of having sex with my girlfriend, I suddenly found myself unable to get an erection. Now that I'm working and have found another girlfriend, I'm still unable to get an erection when I try to have sex with her for the second time. My girlfriend asked for the reason, and I told her that it might be because of my sexual habits that have led to a lack of response to women. What should I do to treat erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
The experience of the penis during sexual intercourse and the sensation of the penis inside the vagina are different. Therefore, individuals accustomed to sexual intercourse may not adapt well to the environment inside the vagina, making them prone to recurring impotence, premature ejaculation, and sexual dysfunction. In such cases, it is important to immediately stop sexual intercourse. Engage in regular exercise to strengthen your physical resistance, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and quit smoking and alcohol. Get plenty of rest and avoid overexerting yourself. If symptoms of premature ejaculation reappear, seek medical treatment rather than self-medicate with aphrodisiacs. Such medications not only fail to cure the condition but can also lead to more severe consequences.