The occasional missed erection is nothing to panic about. It’s bound to happen to every man at least once. The real problem is when the missed erections become a reoccurring problem. This could be a sign of erectile problems.
But it can sometimes be difficult to determine if your body is having erection health problems. Thankfully, researchers have created a simple test that any man can do in the comfort of their own home. Using this easy test, a man can find out if his body is having erectile health problems and can also help to determine the best treatment options.
What is the test?
The test relies upon the fact that all men get erections while sleeping. This isn’t due to stimulation or conscious control; instead, it is the result of a physical process in the body. If a man is unable to get an erection while sleeping, this is a sign that there are erection problems.
How is the test performed?
The test is done at home on three consecutive nights. One cent stamps are bought in a roll. At bed time a string of several of these are wrapped around the mid shaft of the penis. They are moistened and allowed to form a continuous ring around this portion of the penis. In the morning, the man checks to see if the strip of stamps is broken. If so, this indicates that the shaft of the penis swelled and hardened over night. If the stamps remain unbroken, no nocturnal erection occurred.
What do the test results mean?
If the ring of stamps remain unbroken, this means that no nocturnal erection occurred. This indicates that the inability to achieve an erection could be due to physical causes instead of psychological. With this information, consult a doctor about what your next step should be.
Evan Hopkins is a 24 year old writer operating out of Atlanta, GA. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys reading books, drinking coffee, and folk music.