Relationships are a lot of work. For every moment of love and understanding, there’s two moments of bickering and compromising. While relationships require a lot of give and take, they end up being a rewarding, enriching experience that improves the lives of both partners immensely. But, for some, the strain of a relationship can just be too much to handle, leading to infidelity. When a man does not feel committed to a relationship, his thoughts and actions may begin to sway, leading to dishonesty and, eventually, broken hearts. But could there be a physical way to tell if a man is cheating? Could the body give off some kind of warning sign that a man’s commitment is beginning to waver?
To be clear, the body is not hardwired to experience issues should a man decide to have an affair. That simply isn’t how the body works. But the body requires the brain to function properly, and infidelity can lead to mental hang-ups which can, in turn, translate into physical issues, including erectile dysfunction.
For the penis to achieve an erection, it depends upon the brain signaling the body that it is time to pump blood to the penis. Sexual feelings are translated into signals within the brain, allowing the brain to put the requisite sections of the body to work. However, the brain can be clouded with emotion, which can lead to important signals getting lost in the ether.
For example, guilt can actually weight heavy on a man’s mind, causing him to constantly think and worry about whatever is causing this guilt, such as infidelity. This guilt can become so all consuming that it leads to the brain missing other signals, such as the signals necessary for an erection. This leads to missed erections, which can then snowball into full blown erectile dysfunction.
So, if a man is a guilty type, cheating can actually lead to erectile dysfunction. But that’s not to say that sudden ED is a sign of infidelity. ED can come from a number of sources, which includes guilt. The brain is a powerful thing, and if a man feels caught up in a bad feeling, it can lead to issues in the bedroom.