There’s a famous song that tells listeners “Don’t worry, be happy.” And while we all strive to stay happy, money, and the numerous headaches that go with it, sometimes make staying happy easier said than done. Whether its fretting about the kids’ college fund, or woes about making car payments, or even worries about being able to make rent, money troubles tend to loom over people like a big, black cloud that you can’t shake off. For some men, money worries are just a bump in the road, but for others, money problems can become so consuming that worries about cash begin to rule everything around them, including the ability to achieve an erection.
When you break it down to its base elements, an erection depends on brain signals and blood. The signals translate sexual feelings into feelings of arousal, which then alert the brain that its time to supply steady blood to the penis to allow it to engorge and achieve an erection. But when the mind is pre-occupied, these vital signals can often go missing in the ether, leading to the brain missing sexual cues and not preparing the body for an erection. And worries about money can be so pre-occupying for a man’s brain that it can consistently lead to missed erections, and eventually erectile dysfunction, if not kept in check.
This is because men that struggle with money issues will find themselves constantly worrying about the issue, even fretting about finances during intercourse. The mind becomes consumed with these worrisome problems, leading to good feelings, such as those from sex, getting lost and missed.
So, yes, men with money worries actually can begin to experience erectile issues if they devote too much time to fretting. Thankfully, the solution is simple: Relax. Learn how to address stress, and understand that stress doesn’t always have to be on your mind. Eventually, the money problems will be resolved, and your mind will be free to settle down and get back to focusing on helping you achieve an erection.