psychological effects of ED, not the other way around

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poppedknob

We often hear recursively, ad nauseum:  ED is first and foremost caused by psychological conditions like stress and anxiety.  I have had ED since I knew what an erection was, before I had any psychological stake in it's functionality.  After years of GP's and confidants assuring me it is psychological, I now know that my condition is physiological.  

Is there substantial research out there that focuses of the effects of ED as a sufficient cause or correlation of psychological conditions?  Maybe not necessarily chronic long term.

PeetyPeet

I don't know, but I'm guessing not. Due to my young age at time of onset and despite 10 years of persistent unchanging symptoms I've also had to battle against this kind of prejudice. Dubious statistics seem to be enough for a diagnosis.

I've also found a catch 22 situation
situation. Are you worried about your ed?
Of course - then you problem must be psychological.
No - then why are you bothering us?  

kuaka

For years, my wife told me my ED issues were "all in my head".  To an extent, she was right.  Turns out I was "PIED"...Porn Induced Erectile Dysfunction.  Got over that just to be with with Peyronie's (PDS)...which I don't believe is coincidental, but that is another story...sort of.

If you are a heavy porn user, consider it as a contributing factor.  The high speed presentation of new "potential mates"...all be it visual only, can have a terrible effect on the quality of erection.  However, the traditional means to "get over it" is complete abstinence for a period, but I believe that contributed to my PDS.  If you suspect you are PIED, PM me on a recovery technique which I wish I had done.