It’s always nice when your significant other hits it off with your friends. With your partner fitting nicely into your friend group, you don’t have to worry about leaving your partner behind when it’s time to hang out with your friends. On paper, having a partner that meshes with your friends sounds great.
But if your partner starts to get too chummy with your friends, this can lead to feelings of jealousy. And if that jealousy builds up and becomes a point of contention between the two of you, it can even lead to erectile dysfunction developing.
Yes, if your partner gets too cozy with your friend group, it could lead to erectile dysfunction. According to a study conducted by the American Journal of Sociology, men with partners that integrated into their friend group were much more likely to develop erectile issues.
Jealousy can be caused by other social situations, too. If a man feels his partner is spending too much time with her friends or if a partner has a friend group that is primarily composed of the opposite sex, feelings of jealousy can rear their ugly head.
A man’s headspace can play a large part in erectile health. If a man is consumed by jealousy, this can lead the brain into translating these feelings as a priority, which leads to brain chemicals getting scrambled, which in turn leads to erectile issues.
If you are feeling left out with your partner, talk about it. If feelings of jealousy are left unchecked, it can lead to serious issues in both the bedroom and in the state of the relationship. Open a discussion about how you can overcome this jealousy, and come to a mutually beneficial decision on the best way to solve the issue. If you don’t, you could find your erection paying the price.