Sex is supposed to be enjoyable, but it's tough to have fun if you're constantly worrying about how well you're doing. If you want to put the sparkle back in your love life, learn why sexual performance anxiety might be happening to you and get some tips to put yourself at ease.
What causes sexual performance anxiety?
Sex is more than just a physical response – your emotions have something to do with it, too. When your mind is too stressed out to focus on sex, your body can't get excited either.
Lots of different worries can lead to the problem:
- Fear that you won't perform well in bed and satisfy your partner sexually
- Poor body image
- Problems in your relationship
- Concern about ejaculating too early or taking too long to reach orgasm
- Anxiety about not being able to have an orgasm or enjoy the sexual experience
Techniques to help overcome sexual performance anxiety
Determine the cause
As we mentioned above, the cause of erectile dysfunction is often multifactorial. In other words, there can often be multiple causes, including changes in blood flow to the penis, altered nerve function, hormones, medications, prior surgery, and psychological factors.
Situational erectile dysfunction (like being able to get an erection via masturbation, but not with a partner) is a key symptom of psychogenic erectile dysfunction. If the cause is medical, your physician will get a detailed history and perform a physical, possibly including blood work.
Be open with your partner
Talking with your partner about your anxiety can help ease some of your worries. When you try to reach a solution together, you may draw closer as a couple and improve your sexual relationship.
Stay in the moment
If you’ve been having issues performing, it can be easy to obsess about having an erection and lose sight of the big picture. Plus, ED problems can come and go, which can make you even more anxious. And when you’re worried that you won’t be able to perform or enjoy yourself in bed, you’re less likely to enjoy yourself.
Try not to focus on your ED when you’re getting intimate with your partner. Instead, enjoy the time you have together. Deep breathing exercises may help you relax. The more relaxed you are, the more ready you’ll be for a fulfilling and stress-free experience.
Try vacuum pump exercises
For those looking for a way to quickly restore sexual function, vacuum pumps are an effective, powerful option. Vacuum pumps like VaxAid are able to make a genuine difference, and while our pumps won't remove the problem preventing you from achieving or maintaining an erection, it's a great way to recover your sexual capacity and confidence. We've designed VaxAid to remove the dangers and problems of other pumps, giving you the best option available today.
For a truly satisfying and sustainable sex life, it’s important to take care of your overall health and practice good communication with your partner. Adjust your sexual expectations, adopt healthy habits, and be sure to keep the lines of communication between each other open and comfortable.
To learn more about VaxAid pumps and how they can help with symptoms of ED, view our FAQ page or take a look at our products.
