The boss has been riding you about the new project at work. Your wife is insisting you need to be home in time to take the kid’s to work. You’re several days late on your insurance payment. You can feel the stress building and building, and you’re not sure if the end is in site. You’re snapping at loved ones, you feel depressed, and, worst of all, you suddenly find yourself unable to perform in the bedroom. Could stress really have affected your erection?
Yes, it could have. Stress induced erectile dysfunction is very real. As you become more and more stressed, your body’s blood pressure levels will spike and your cholesterol levels will begin to steadily rise. As these bodily functions rise, your body will suddenly struggle to supply steady blood to your penis, making it difficult to achieve an erection.
Unfortunately, stress induced erectile dysfunction can be a vicious circle. When you lose the ability to achieve an erection due to stress, you become more stress, exacerbating the problem.
To defeat stress induced erectile dysfunction, pin point what is causing stress in your life and work to deal with it. Only by finding ways to overcome your stressors can you hope to shake off your erectile dysfunction. Speak with a therapist or mental health expert to determine what you can do to lessen the stress in your life.
