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Unintentional erection during high G loads?

c0nsumer — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:27:44 -0800

Do (male) pilots ever experience unintended erections while experiencing high G loads on their body? Pilots who regularly undergo high G forces wear g-suits to prevent the brain from being starved for blood, leading to unconsciousness. I would imagine that due to the additional blood forced lower in the body that unintended (and possibly very uncomfortable) erections are possible, but I can't seem to find any information as to whether or not it occurs and/or is a problem.

Wikipedia, Google, and the other usual sources are failing me as I'm trying to find information about this. (They are finding spammy pages and fanfic / slash, but that's not what I'm wanting.)

Can anyone help?

Why can't I get an erection?

names are hard — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 01:07:20 -0800

I'm 21 years old--could I have erectile dysfunction? Or could it be emotional? So, I'm a 21 year old male. I dated the same girl for the past two years, and we had sex consistently without any, uh, trouble on my end. I'd say maybe 3-4 times I couldn't get an erection. Probably two of those I was drunk and blamed it on the alcohol. The last time was the night before I left to go abroad for 4 months (where I am now). We were saying goodbye, but I couldn't get it up for a long time. When we tried again later that night, I could but it was a softy. This, to me, suggests some sort of emotional connection, because I was sad to leave her.

Fast forward to last night. My girlfriend and I broke up a few weeks ago, and I met a girl here last week who I've been hooking up with. Last night we went back to her apartment and made out/got naked, etc., etc. I got a little hard for a little, but then when we were naked and probably ready to move on, I lost it. Kaput. Erection gone and nowhere in sight. How embarrassing!

Now, a few caveats. I was a little drunk. But, by that point I had really sobered up I think. I was tired and stressed too. Don't know if this effects matters such as this one. And, the kicker, I am still thinking about my ex-girlfriend, because it was a tough break-up, me being abroad and all.

I am definitely attracted to this new girl. She is hot, and I have a good connection with her, so I would not be quick to ascribe my issues to not being attracted to her.

Is this occasional problem something I should see a doctor about? or a therapist? I'm 21, at the prime of my life, and do not want to not be able to get it up anymore.

Thank you.

Being woken by nighttime painful erections.

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:03:49 -0800

Over the past few months I've been waking up several times during the night with an extremely turgid painful erection that won't go away unless I stand up and walk around for a bit, or raise my legs or squeeze my thigh muscles. When this happens, I don't feel sexually aroused and my penis doesn't feel responsive in any way - it seems to be purely a blood-pressure thing of some sort. What's going on? It feels like my penis is going to explode in a bloody mess sometimes. Has anyone else had this problem? If it matters, my normal resting blood pressure is quite low - on average 110/60.

What happened to my libido?

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:28:27 -0800

I'm a recently out, gay 21 year-old college student. I recently met someone and things are starting to get serious. Last night he came over and I couldn't get aroused. I've never had a problem with that before. What's going on? At 21, I have finally come to terms with my sexuality and have begun to seek out relationships. Recently, I started dating someone and last night was our first attempt at any kind of sex (my first gay experience, as well). He had no problem with anything, but even after extended play, I could not maintain an erection.

Clearly, this was quite disconcerting to me as I am quite attracted to this boy and was very excited and into the experience. I usually have a large amount of sexual energy and have no problem getting it up, so I have no idea why I couldn't maintain an erection this time (when it would have been very handy, for once). At 21, I really doubt it's ED. I also work out regularly and am generally in good health.

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Viagra: It's Not Just For Horny College Guys Any More!

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2006 13:40:44 -0800

What's it like to rely on Viagra? My partner is having surgery, and afterward will probably be unable to get an erection except with Viagra. I'm having trouble understanding how his arousal might work when the penis doesn't do its thing naturally.

Pardon my ignorance, but is it possible for men to feel aroused and interested in sex as they always have, getting excited by foreplay and such, just minus the erection unless/until you take the drug? Or does lack of erection mean a lack of arousal too, making sex really a planned activity? I guess I'm asking how separate the erection and arousal are. Can we still be spontaneous?

Yeah, we'll discover our own answers in time, but I'm curious now. Also, if you have any useful advice for the female partner, I'm all ears.

A Rising Problem

nona — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 05:28:56 -0800

Why do I get so easily aroused? I've read that it's completely normal because I'm young enough to still have strong hormonal reactions to touch, etc. but it's quite inconvenient "suffering" from an erection when I just hug or get close with my girlfriend, when all I want to do is just hug or cuddle with my girlfriend.

any thoughts?

Performance anxiety erection problem.

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:23:09 -0800

ErectionFilter: Anyone had performance-anxiety erection issues that they have successfully solved? I'm 40s, male, married. Over the summer I was drinking way too much and ended up having erection problems (getting and keeping), which then turned into performance anxiety issues. I quit drinking, but also checked things out physically. The problem was psychological. It all magically fixed itself, but for some reason it's raised it's ugly little head again (or rather, it has failed to). I know I'll get over this, and my wife is being very understanding, but if you've had success in getting over such problems I'd love to hear them.

Morning Wood

If I Had An Anus — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:52:56 -0800

GuyFilter: How do you handle peeing with morning wood? No, seriously... When you go to the bathroom in the morning and have an erection, what do you guys do?

I generally sit down to piss in the morning. As I walk to the bathroom and then after sitting, I push down against my boner which serves two purposes: 1) helps me go partially limp; and 2) helps me aim.

But after reading this comment on a men's health forum, I'm worried I'm actaully doing damage by using this technique.

So what other options are there, and does pushing down really stretch muscles that shouldn't be stretched?