What do you do When Your Sex Life Keeps You Awake at Night?

According to a recent report, more than two million men in the UK suffer from bouts of impotence. For most of these men the problem is physical, which often means that they will need to take medication to treat the condition. However, for about twenty per cent of these blokes the problem is all in their heads.

Yes, psychological issues can cause perfectly healthy and sexually able young men to have difficulties in the bedroom. In today’s article we are going to discuss one of the most common sexual problems, performance anxiety. We know, it sounds like something an actor might get, but doctors and sex therapists estimate that at least a quarter of men will experience it sometime in their lives.

Why does it happen? Well, there are a myriad of reasons, but the problem is most common when a man is not completely comfortable with his sexual partner. For example, if you are truly interested in a woman (or man) and it is your first time together, the stress and pressure associated with the encounter may cause you to go limp… down there. So, what do you do when your sex life keeps you awake at night ?

First you must realise that the problem is all in your head. Therefore, it is important to think positively. After all, if a partner wants to go to bed with you, that probably means they like you. In which case, you are getting yourself all worked up over nothing. It is also important to remember that the best and most enjoyable sex happens when couples are comfortable with each other.

So, if you are feeling a lot of pressure, it might be best to wait a few weeks until you can get to know each other a little better. In all likelihood this with provide you with the comfort and confidence you need to rise to the occasion when the time is right.

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