Alcohol induced impotence?
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Hi all,
I’m 25 years old and for the last 2 and a half years I’ve been experiencing impotence, and I’m now at the point I can no longer get an erection at all, I don’t experience morning wood, etc.
I’ve been back and forth to doctors regarding the issue, only to be given viagra.
The only thing I can think this could be is my use of alcohol in my teens and early 20’s. I’d go out binge drinking on the weekends, not knowing the potential damage I could be doing to myself. I’d drink around 10-20 units maybe every other weekend. I did stop for 2 years, between 22 and 24, pretty much didn’t drink, only in rare occasion but again I would binge on these occasion (again 10-20 units)
I’ve not experienced any other symptoms apart from impotence but I can only think this is what has caused it. I don’t have performance anxiety as I can’t even get an erection alone.
Can anyone elaborate? I don’t want to live with impotence the rest of my life, I’m only 25!
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kenneth1955 gavalar09
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gavalar09 kenneth1955
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I’ve had testosterone and blood tests back and all normal. In fact my testosterone cane back slightly higher than normal.
I’ve been having no issues with sleep, easily get 6-8 hours in a night
kenneth1955 gavalar09
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Buddy I don't know what to tell you If your testosterone is good. Because the testosterone governs the libido. Stress, weight and what you eat sometimes a change in diet. Hormonal and even vascular You may need a good checkup to see what the problem is. Sleep I was told by my doctor is the best for the body that is why I ask if you were sleeping. Try to stay away for the booze. You will find WHAT IS WRONG. If this doctor is not helping you need to see a another doctor do not give up hope Ken
gavalar09 kenneth1955
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kenneth1955 gavalar09
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Wee_Dugie gavalar09
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Hi gavalar, I experienced pretty much the same as you between 29 and 32 YOA. I was quite a regular drinker, 4 or 5 nights a week almost constantly. You need to think seriously about the following factors: diet - weight, are you overweight? - excercise, what excercise do you do on a regular basis? recreation, do you use walking as a simple form of excercise on a regular basis, or do you use a lift or escalator every time? stress, are you in a stressful environment at work? / don't have the kind of work you really want to do / do not get any satisfaction from your work? partner / personal relationships: do you have a regular partner, what are relationships like with those you have daily contact with?
What I would suggest is that for lots of men in this situation, there is a whole mix of things that simply do not add together for the positive outcome you would desire .... what is happening for you on a daily basis ...... ?
gavalar09 Wee_Dugie
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I eat a healthy diet full of fruit and veg, lean meats, oats, it’s a pretty well rounded diet in my opinion.
As for exercise, I play football every Monday and workout 4 days a week.
I have a healthy BMI and no issues regarding testosterone, although I’d do have a varicocele but I’ve been told this doesn’t affect erections, only fertility (Although I will be getting this treated with microsurgery)
I quit smoking 2 years ago and barely drank, only recently did I start drinking again which I have now quit for good.
This isn’t drinking every day mind, I only drink in the weekends but I do exceed the limit (10-15 units in one night)
Again, I won’t be drinking ever again as I’d rather have a healthy sex life than not have one at all.
I don’t have a partner at the minute but the last few times I have been I certain situations it hasn’t rose to the occasion one bit.
I take it you’re in working order now?
If so, what worked for you?
Wee_Dugie gavalar09
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What I think you need to look at is what is that is getting in the way of you being able to have erections? Any of the ‘Agony Column’ type responses to issues like this will always get around to asking what is going on in your mind? Are you a relaxed person? If you are stressed by what else is going on in your life, this will act on your sex drive. As kenneth1955 also commented, getting the right kind, and amount of sleep is vitally important. Are you taking your exercise to extremes? Are you taking supplements / steroids / etc to bulk your muscles, for example?
What worked for me is that I addressed the other things going on in my life that were all adding together as a major impediment in the sex department. Simply things you could try, if you are ever in the opportunistic situation with a partner is to use a C**k Ring. You need to experiment solo, to start with. You do not mention masturbation prior to you having erection problems. Again, you may need to create a whole different atmosphere in which you get yourself in the right mood to start with. Warm showers are good, relax yourself - don’t expect anything startling to start with. What women are really good at is creating situations for themselves where they can really relax, explore and enjoy their own body. There is a lot to be learned from what women do. Perhaps a little sensual stimulation, incense, tea lights [used carefully] - don’t forget the mind is a very powerful thing! You may need to use a bit of visual stimulation, there is plenty on the internet for free.
Try different things - self-massage, simply baby lotion, bodily lotions for men, that kind of stuff. Because I had other issues with my penis [premature ejaculation, inability to maintain an erection, & severe skin condition] I started using a penis developer. I won’t just give a word of warning on these, because it is far too easy to injure the penis - but this may be something you could try in the future if all else fails. The developer is certainly nothing to do with size gain as you may imagine. Some of them where actually developed by doctors to help men with a variety of penile issues. I would always say to everyone trying one they should use extreme caution on each time they use one. It is unlikely that anything of note would be achieved in the short-term using one of these - so the first 3 to 6 weeks using one is always to learn how to use one safely.
I hope I have given you some pointers here .. perhaps there is something from that you may find helpful … update your discussion if you want any more on how to move forward with some of the stuff I have mentioned ….