The Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions - Sex Therapy

The “Classic” Dysfunctions - The Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunctions

Problems of Tumescence: Lack of Erection - Psychosocial Causes

Primary problems
There are some physically healthy men who never in their lives had an erection of the penis when they attempted coitus. That is to say, in the presence of a partner their sexual response is completely inhibited. This condition can have several possible causes. Usually, however, it is brought about by a combination of unfortunate circumstances.
For example, a male may be raised by a possessive and highly seductive mother who just does not allow him to "be his own man", or he may learn to think of  sexual intercourse as sinful, dirty, "too complicated", or dangerous. If such a male then fails the first time he tries coitus, he may forever remain unable to overcome his negative conditioning. Another male may have strong homosexual tendencies, but may fear to come to terms with them. The unresolved inner conflict may then prevent his body from functioning properly. Obviously in these and similar cases, a man needs more help than he is likely to get from his girl friend or wife alone. Indeed, his best hope is intensive sex therapy.