{"id":16017,"date":"2015-08-03T10:17:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T17:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=16017"},"modified":"2018-12-28T19:40:18","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T19:40:18","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-man-loses-his-erection-m0707","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/what-to-do-when-your-man-loses-his-erection-m0707\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Man Loses His Erection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes men lose their erections and it’s no reflection on the state of their relationship or their affection for their partner. Handling it with tact can help prevent resentments and open up a conversation if the problem is believed to be due to erectile dysfunction (ED). Fortunately, there are effective prescription drugs available to treat ED.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Many people have the mistaken impression that erections are like flipping a switch.<\/p>\n

But in fact, they depend on a complex interplay of physical and often psychological conditions. Even the healthiest, most sexually secure man will occasionally lose his erection at a bad time. Sometimes it\u2019s easy to figure out why. For example, overconsumption of alcohol can cause men to have trouble getting or maintaining an erection. Other times there may be no clear explanation, and that\u2019s OK. Knowing what to do and what not to do when your partner loses his erection is important to keeping your sex life healthy and enjoyable for both of you. Here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n

Understand Common Reasons Why Men Lose Their Erections<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to understand that there are many reasons why a man might lose his erection, and they may have absolutely nothing to do with his attraction toward you. Nervousness, especially at the beginning of a relationship, can cause a man to lose his erection. So can stress and chronic depression (as well as some antidepressant drugs). Medications for high blood pressure can make maintaining an erection difficult, and a number of common health issues can make it more difficult for a man to maintain an erection. Common health-related causes include heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and low testosterone levels.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Blame Yourself<\/h3>\n

According to WebMD<\/a>, it\u2019s rare for a man to lose an erection due to not being turned on by his partner. It\u2019s far more likely to be attributable to other factors like the ones listed above. Therefore it\u2019s important that you not blame yourself. It won\u2019t help the situation, and will only make the energy between you more negative. It may be only normal to feel disappointed or somehow inadequate in this situation, but your attractiveness is rarely a factor when an erection goes away. Dwelling on that possibility doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Be Mean About It<\/h3>\n

Men can feel really upset when they\u2019re in an intimate situation and it\u2019s not working out. Unless you want to make things worse for both of you, don\u2019t be mean about it. If you have relationship problems, sexual situations aren\u2019t the time to try to hash them out. It\u2019s OK to be disappointed when you know how well he normally satisfies you, but absolutely no good can come from shaming, criticizing, or otherwise implying that it\u2019s his fault and he simply doesn\u2019t measure up. Plus, it can make your next sexual encounter together even more fraught.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Joke About It<\/h3>\n

While you would probably like to lighten the mood, it\u2019s not a good idea to joke about it. Take your cues from your partner. If he\u2019s able to make a light-hearted comment about the situation, and your relationship is basically happy and secure, it\u2019s OK to offer a smile and reassure him that it\u2019s OK. But when your partner loses his erection is not a good time to crack jokes or try to make a funny comment. You\u2019ll not only hurt his feelings, you could set up a dynamic where he feels undue pressure next time you two are intimate.<\/p>\n

Do Other Things<\/h3>\n
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Sometimes taking yourself out of the situation and doing something else for a while helps.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There are any number of other things you can do when your partner loses his erection. If it\u2019s because he\u2019s exhausted, letting him rest may be best. If not, you can go back to foreplay activities, change positions, use sex toys, or watch an erotic video together. Sometimes a simple shift in the situation can allow him to relax and be able to become erect again. But even if that doesn\u2019t happen, there are many ways to enjoy sexual intimacy that don\u2019t require your man to have an erection. And who knows? Maybe helping you enjoy yourself will rev him back up again.<\/p>\n

Discuss It When You\u2019re Both Feeling Relaxed and Secure<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, the situation may not even require discussing. Maybe you both drank too much and the flesh simply wouldn\u2019t cooperate. If your partner loses his erection and it affects the overall mood, it\u2019s often better to wait to talk about it when you\u2019re both relaxed, feeling secure, less likely to feel defensive, and more likely to have some perspective on the matter. Making it clear that you love him and don\u2019t blame him can ultimately help bring you closer together.<\/p>\n

Long Term: Help Him With Heart Health<\/h3>\n

Repeated problems with erections can be due to cardiac health issues. Doctors who treat men with erection problems advise their patients to improve heart health by quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy, balanced diet. It isn\u2019t just platitudes; better heart health is associated with better erectile health<\/a>, whether or not your partner takes medication for erectile dysfunction. Quitting smoking, exercising, and eating right are all good for you as well, so it\u2019s something you can do together as a couple and shows that you care about his overall health, not just how he performs sexually.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Encourage Him to Talk to a Doctor if it Happens Frequently<\/h3>\n

The occasional lost erection may not be cause for concern. It\u2019s just one of those things and can happen to any man of any age. It\u2019s only when it becomes a persistent problem that it may be time to consider the possibility of erectile dysfunction. Doctors have learned so much about erectile dysfunction in the past 15 years that there\u2019s simply no reason for a man to suffer in silence over it. Erectile dysfunction is usually caused by a problem with blood circulation to the penis, and medications and lifestyle changes can make a tremendous difference.<\/p>\n

If your partner loses his erection on occasion, it shouldn\u2019t be seen as a relationship \u201cred flag.\u201d The more he knows he can relax and not be judged by you, the easier it will be for him to get into the mood and be confident his body will cooperate. And when erection problems persist, there are many medical options for addressing the problem. At eDrugstore.com<\/a>, we work with US-licensed pharmacists to dispense medications like Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis at competitive prices, with speedy shipping and outstanding customer service. Click here to learn more or to start your order today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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