Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like.
Loss of sex drive (also known as libido) is when a person has a reduced interest in sexual activity or sexual thoughts. Losing your sex drive is common. It can be linked to a number of factors, including relationship issues, stress, anxiety, some medical conditions and side effects of medication.
A persistent, prolonged erection of the penis that will not go down is called priapism. This unwanted erection may or may not be caused by sexual arousal, is usually very painful and can last for 2 hours or longer. Prolonged erection, or priapism, occurs because the blood in the penis becomes trapped and is unable to return to the circulation.
Penis enlargement, or male enhancement, is any technique aimed to increase the size of a human penis. Some methods aim to increase total length, others the shaft's girth, and yet others the glands size.
Sexual dysfunction is a problem that can happen during any phase of the sexual response cycle. It prevents you from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. The sexual response cycle traditionally includes excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution. Desire and arousal are both part of the excitement phase of the sexual response. It’s important to know women don’t always go through these phases in order. While research suggests that sexual dysfunction is common, many people don’t like talking about it. Because treatment options are available, though, you should share your concerns with your partner and healthcare provider.
Your doctor may begin the diagnosis process with a physical exam. Physical tests may include: • Blood tests to check your testosterone levels, blood sugar (for diabetes) and cholesterol. • Blood pressure check. • Rectal exam to check your prostate. • Examination of your penis and testicles. Other tests can show if you have problems with blood flow to the penis.
It occurs when a man can't get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. It can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence.