Patient's question:
In the past, there was a situation where masturbation was too frequent, and there were also habits of smoking and drinking. Last year, I started dating a girlfriend, and it has been two years now. From the beginning until now, every time we had sex, it never lasted more than 5 minutes, and it became very difficult to get hard again.Doctor's answer:
After ejaculation, the nervous system enters an inhibitory phase, and it is difficult to achieve another erection. It's not just you—it generally takes at least 5-10 minutes to recover before you can get hard again. This is not a sign of erectile dysfunction. The so-called erectile dysfunction refers to a condition where a man reaches sexual climax and ejaculates quickly after achieving normal erection, either before or shortly after inserting into the vagina. It is related to both psychological and physiological factors. However, your situation does not qualify as erectile dysfunction.