One key element that affects a man’s sexual health is his ability to hold an erection. Besides sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a man’s ability to perform in bed is likely one of his greatest sexual health concerns. If he is unable to keep an erection, it will make having sex embarrassing. Fortunately, due to advancements in medical research, there are treatments available for men with conditions such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation in Singapore. If a man thinks he has a problem in bed, it is advised that he speak to a professional STD doctor about it. The doctor will likely be able to help him find solutions for the problem.

While sometimes these sexual health issues can be caused by physical symptoms, the man’s emotional state of mind also plays a big role in helping him feel ready for sex. If he is constantly feeling down in the dumps, depressed or anxious, it might affect how he performs in bed too.

Here is a rundown of the two most common sexual health concerns faced by men: erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

Erectile dysfunction

Also commonly known as importence, erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to have and hold an erection. Men with erectile dysfunction in Singapore may feel sexually turned on but are unable to have an erect penis to facilitate sexual acts. Sometimes, they may feel an erection but their erections are too soft or brief for any penetrative acts to occur.

Common physical factors that cause erectile dysfunction include a blocked flow of blood to the penis. This can be caused by multiple different physical health factors including obesity, heart diseases, low testosterone levels, high blood pressure, blood vessel disorders or external injuries. To treat these conditions, a doctor may request for the patient’s health history and perform blood tests. The doctor will also likely ask questions to help facilitate the diagnosing process. When the cause is fully identified, the doctor may then prescribe treatments, which would include potential lifestyle changes, medications that can be taken, or injections.

If the doctor determines that the patient may be having erectile dysfunction due to psychological issues, they may also suggest counselling or other psychological treatments.

It is only if the erectile dysfunction is very severe that the doctor would recommend implants or surgery.

Premature ejaculation

Like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation can affect a man’s sexual life greatly. Premature ejaculation refers to when a man ejaculates too soon, with little sexual stimulation. There is no true metric as to what a man considers is “too soon”, but often it is within a few minutes of having an erection. Often, the partner of a man with premature ejaculation is left wholly unsatisfied with the sexual experience. This condition is such a common complaint in Singapore that 1 out of 3 men are likely to experience premature ejaculation sometime in their life. However, patients should only seek medical assistance if it happens extremely frequently, so much so that the sexual experience is very bad.

Premature ejaculation likely comes from a variety of factors, which include an over-sensitive penis and other psychological factors. With a medical consultation with an STD clinic in Singapore, it is very possible for a man to experience premature ejaculation much less frequently.