Sexual performance anxiety can stop you from enjoying the physical side of your relationship and, over time, it might even cause problems between you and your partner. If you’re affected by this issue, it’s important to realise that there are steps you can take to tackle it. Here are just a few of the reasons why it doesn’t make sense to suffer in silence.
These problems are more common than you might think
Having difficulties between the sheets can be an embarrassing and isolating experience. If it happens to you, you might feel as though you’re the only one. It’s important to realise though that problems like premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are common. Many men experience these issues, so you can rest assured you’re not alone. In fact, it’s thought that as many as one in 10 men experience problems related to sex, with between seven and eight per cent of men aged 20 to 40 suffering from ED and this proportion rising as people get older. Realising that you’re not alone can make it easier to open up about your problems and confront them.
There are effective treatments available
Treatments for sexual performance anxiety-related problems like PE and ED have come a long way over the years and there are now a range of effective medicines available. For example, if you suffer from PE, you may benefit from using EMLA cream. Available from high street pharmacies or specialist health websites such as www.europapharmacy.co.uk, this cream can be applied directly to the penis to numb sensation and prevent premature ejaculation. Meanwhile, medicines like Viagra that increase blood flow to the penis can be an effective way to combat ED. Psychotherapy sessions can also be a good way to tackle sexual performance anxiety. To find out which treatments would be best for you, you can speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
Talking can take the pressure off
Bottling up your anxieties about sex can lead to a vicious cycle. Each time you have a bad experience in the bedroom, your fears can become worse, meaning you’re more likely to have problems in the future. By opening up to others, whether this is your partner or a trained sex therapist, you can take some of the pressure off yourself. Sharing these issues and getting support to tackle them can remove any sense of shame you have and make you feel more positively about sex.
As these points show, there is no need to suffer in silence when it comes to sexual performance anxiety. By understanding the cause of your issues and seeking suitable treatments, you can confront your problems in the bedroom and you stand to lead a more enjoyable sex life.