What Age Does A Man Stop Getting Hard

What Age Does A Man Stop Getting Hard

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I’m only 35, but the other day I was being intimate with my partner the other day and had trouble maintaining an erection. I’m not ready for impotence this young! I thought ED was a problem just for older guys. What age does a man stop getting hard?
The most common sexual problem in men as they age is erectile dysfunction ( ED ). In general, the younger a man is, the better his sexual function will be.
About 40% of men are affected by erectile dysfunction at age 40, and nearly 70% of men are affected by ED by the time they turn 70.
Aside from age, risk factors for developing ED include smoking , obesity , diabetes , cardiovascular disease, inactive lifestyle, cancer , stroke , and taking certain medications such as antidepressants or beta-blockers.
Psychogenic ED was thought to be the most common cause of ED, however, psychologic causes often coexist with physical or functional causes of ED.
Erection problems usually produce a significant psychological and emotional reaction in most men. This is often described as a pattern of anxiety , low self-esteem, and stress that can further interfere with normal sexual performance. This "performance anxiety" needs to be recognized and addressed by your health care provider.
There are several areas of the brain involved in sexual behavior and erections. In psychogenic ED, the brain may send messages that prevent (inhibit) erections or psychogenic ED may be related to the body's response to stressors and the release of chemicals (catecholamines) that tighten the penile muscles, preventing them from relaxing.
Certain feelings can interfere with normal sexual function, including feeling nervous about or self-conscious about sex, feeling stressed either at home or at work, or feeling troubled in your current sexual relationship. In these cases, treatment incorporating psychological counseling with you and your sexual partner may be successful. One episode of failure, regardless of cause, may propagate further psychological distress, leading to further erectile failure. Los of desire or interest in sexual activity can be psychological or due to low testosterone levels.
Individuals suffering from psychogenic ED may benefit from psychotherapy, treatment of the ED, or a combination of the two. Also, medications used to treat psychologic troubles may cause ED; however, it is best to consult with your physician prior to stopping any medications that you are taking.
For more information, please read our full medical article about impotence .
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An erection is the process through which the penis becomes rigid enough for penetrative intercourse.
Not being able to get a satisfactory erection is called erectile dysfunction (ED). While ED tends to be more of an issue in older men, it is not uncommon for younger men also to have erectile problems.
Most men aim for an effortless, rock-hard erection, which is most commonly measured using the angle between the penis and your legs.
Erect penises can point upwards, straight ahead or downwards (and anywhere between), depending on factors like the tension of the suspensory ligament, the level of arousal – and of course one’s age. Individual size, thickness and shape also have an effect on the angle of an erection.
Another factor is that many penises aren’t 100% straight, but curve upward, downward or to one side. This is quite normal and a slightly bent penis is no reason for concern. However, scar tissue in the penis, usually caused by injury, can cause it to bend more severely. This is called Peyronie’s Disease .
At this age, a man will have rock-hard erections without much stimulation. He will also be able to get hard and ejaculate repeatedly. Sexual experiences at this age will have a strong influence on his sexual development.
At this age the angle of an erection can be expected to be 145 to 135 degrees .
A man is at his physical peak. In most cases this is the period of a man’s life where he is sexually most active. He is still capable of quick, easy erections and multiple orgasms.
Stress and lifestyle issues may already start taking their toll on the hardness of his erections.
His angle should be 135 to 120 degrees .
He is sexually mature and still performing well. If he has been looking after his health, his erections should still be hard. Poor lifestyle habits may start to cause health problems like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea and being overweight, which could have an effect on his erections.
At this age his angle should be 120 to 100 degrees .
The sins of the past are starting to have an effect and it might take longer to achieve a full erection. The period between erections also gets longer. This is also the age where prescription erection drugs may become useful.
The average angle of erection at this age can be expected to be around 110 to 90 degrees .
You might still be performing well in the bedroom, especially if you are in good health. The period between achieving erections will have become even longer. Many men of this age might be dependent on prescription erection drugs to get hard enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.
Expected erection angle is 100 to 80 degrees .
Hardness is a problem in all except the healthiest men, and only one erection a day might be possible. Conditions like atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle diseases may make erections a rarity in many cases. Medication may or may not help with erections.
Erection angle may only be 90 to 80 degrees .
Reference: The Hardness Factor by Steven Lamm, M.D.

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