Refractory Period – What It Is Duration & How To Shorten It?
After orgasm, both men and women experience a resolution stage called the refractory period. At this time, their bodies “recover” from sexual excitement and return to their normal states. For men, the penis becomes flaccid again as he goes through a refractory period. During the refractory period, a male cannot get an erection. This type […]
What Is Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s is a disease where scar tissue in your penis causes it to bend, curve or lose length or girth. You may be able to feel the scar tissue (plaque) through the skin or you may have pain in a specific part of your penis as the scar tissue forms. During an erection, your penis […]
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction In Young Men
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that is commonly associated with older age, but the inability to get or maintain an erection can also affect younger men even teens. ED is more common in men under the age of 40 than you might think, though the causes of ED in younger men are often different […]
Loss of Erection During Intercourse
Losing an erection during intercourse can be a stressful, worrying experience. A variety of reasons can cause you to lose your erection during sex, from sexual performance anxiety to alcohol consumption. We’ve listed these causes in more detail below, as well as your options for treating weak or inconsistent erections and improving your sexual performance. […]
How Long Can The Average Man Stay Erect?
If you find that you’re having difficulty getting an erection, your erections aren’t as firm as you’d like, or they don’t last long enough for satisfying sex, you might have erectile dysfunction or ED. The duration of an erection, as well as its quality, can vary based on physical and psychological factors, including age, stress, […]