I am a male in my early 20s. Last year, I attempted vaginal sex for the first time, and for whatever reason, suffered from erectile dysfunction. On multiple subsequent occasions with the same partner, the same issue occurred. I was raised in a strongly religious household and have always had sexual anxiety in some form or another - e.g., I used to vomit before sexual encounters with prior partners, or would avoid occasions where intimate events were possible in the first place. I also take medications for AD/HD, which I've heard might negatively affect sexual function. What do you suggest I do? Should I try and attain a prescription for Viagra? Or do you think my issues are primarily mental?
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Dear Dr. Jess,
I am a male in my early 20s. Last year, I attempted vaginal sex for the first time, and for whatever reason, suffered from erectile dysfunction. On multiple subsequent occasions with the same partner, the same issue occurred. I was raised in a strongly religious household and have always had sexual anxiety in some form or another - e.g., I used to vomit before sexual encounters with prior partners, or would avoid occasions where intimate events were possible in the first place. I also take medications for AD/HD, which I've heard might negatively affect sexual function. What do you suggest I do? Should I try and attain a prescription for Viagra? Or do you think my issues are primarily mental?
Thanks!
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