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Results:
You selected in the questionnaire, number 2 or 4:
• In the past, I have been able to keep an erection with a
partner right through to ejaculation, but now I can’t.
• In the past I have been able to get or keep an erection
through to ejaculation with self-pleasure but now I have
difficulty.
These statements indicate the category of Acquired Erectile
Dysfunction.
The term Acquired applies when the dysfunction has not always
been an issue, in other words you had experienced normal sexual
functioning and now you do not. This would indicate that you
have ‘acquired’ the issue through some change in either
physical, emotional or psychological states. This type of
dysfunction is usually considered more easily addressed – it’s
about isolating and treating the driving factor – figuring out
what has changed.
The following areas are known contributors to either causing,
from the beginning, and / or keep maintaining the dysfunction.
You will need to carefully consider your answers and investigate
further anything you feel may be an issue.
• Attempt to isolate the time when the problem first started
occurring.
• Look at your up-bringing and note down what the attitude was
toward sexuality – now look at your current situation. Are there
any clashes in values between then and where you are now?
• Has anything changed in your physical health?
• Do you have any reason to suspect that you may have any
biological issues eg. cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other
significant illnesses? If so, have you sought a medical
examination?
• Have you consulted with your GP about the dysfunction to
determine any biological issues that were not present before?
• Looking back over your family’s medical history, is there any
illness such as: cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other
significant illnesses?
• Have you experienced any pelvic trauma, pelvic surgery,
prostate or lower bowel issues?
• Have you
experienced any trauma / sexual trauma or grief and loss
prior to the onset of this problem?
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• Do you
smoke / drink alcohol regularly / take medications or illicit
drugs?
• Do you suffer from: anxiety / stress, fear of sexual contact,
performance anxiety, depression, guilt or grief?
• Check how you feel about your current relationship. Are you
satisfied with the relationship in general, and / or are you
satisfied with your sexual relationship?
• Do you feel like you and your partner would benefit from more
sexual information about each others needs?
Once you have established the
answers to these questions, it is likely you have uncovered the driver and / or
what’s maintaining the issue. You will then need to address this in order to
establish healthy sexual functioning.
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