Men who experience erectile dysfunction may feel inadequate, and its often a blow to their self-confidence. ED is also tough on partners, and can make them feel unattractive, undesirable, or like theyre doing something wrong.

What erectile dysfunction feels like?

But you may be dealing with erectile dysfunction when the following symptoms are persistent: Reduced desire for sex. Inability to maintain an erection. Inability to get an erection.

Can you arouse a man with ED?

Even the perineum and anus, the nipples and other erogenous zones around the body. Mr Tilley says kissing, caressing, genital play and oral stimulation can all be experienced as pleasurable whether there is an erection or not.

How does erectile dysfunction affect men emotionally?

Impotence can trigger feelings of low self-esteem and depression. These feelings can, in turn, lead to something called anticipatory anxiety, according to Held. “The man may play a spectator role, in which he steps outside of himself to view how hes performing,” says Held.