Old guys: (like me) How do you know if your ED is porn related?

[57yrold]

Couldn't it just be that we're old?

 

[jjacks]

If you are looking at porn, and you are here, then you probably do not need to ask. If so, then there is an easy way to find out.

By the way,  I am pushing 69 years old and everything is working just fine.

 

[Numez]

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/erectile-dysfunction-question

its very easy to detect if its because of age or any other physical cause. if you can get it from your favorite porn but not with real girl, then it is definitely not ED but PIED. even this method can be misleading if you are hardcore porn addict because many hardcore addicts even in their 20s are unable to get it hard to porn because they numbed their brain to the limit.

but bottom line, if you can get it up with your favorite type of porn but not with wife/girl, you definitely have PIED

 

[57yrold]

If you are looking at porn, and you are here, then you probably do not need to ask. If so, then there is an easy way to find out.

By the way,  I am pushing 69 years old and everything is working just fine.

I'm about 10 weeks no P, and 6 weeks no MO. 

As I mentioned in another thread, I know I'm still relatively early in the reboot process, but I've seen no changes so far, and sometimes I wonder if my issues (ED/DE) are really porn related.

You said 'there is an easy way to find out.'

What is that?  I'm thinking I just have old man ED....


I can't get an erection with or without porn.  (At least 10 weeks ago I couldn't.)

 

[57yrold]

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/erectile-dysfunction-question

its very easy to detect if its because of age or any other physical cause. if you can get it from your favorite porn but not with real girl, then it is definitely not ED but PIED. even this method can be misleading if you are hardcore porn addict because many hardcore addicts even in their 20s are unable to get it hard to porn because they numbed their brain to the limit.

but bottom line, if you can get it up with your favorite type of porn but not with wife/girl, you definitely have PIED

I can't get it up with or without porn.  (At least 10 weeks ago I couldn't.  -Last time I looked at porn.)

 

[screwedup40]

This is a tough question and one I wrestled with early on.  I'm 42 and had just turned 40 when I started rebooting.  I went to a urologist just to be safe.  Was told I was stressed and given ED meds.  They didn't work.  it took me almost a year before things started to improve.  Even after that first year I've been up and down.  Now at 2.5 years I look back and can tell you for sure I had PIED.  I'm posting this not to discourage you but to let you know that you could be in for a long ride.  10 weeks is great but it sounds like you'll need some more time, maybe a lot more, before things start looking up.  I hope you start to turn the corner soon.

 

[jjacks]

Easy way to tell = quit the porn. Ten weeks may still be a bit early

 

[Numez]

if your problem is present even when you watch porn, then see urologist.

 

[57yrold]

if your problem is present even when you watch porn, then see urologist.

I've seen both my GP and a urologist.  They say everything is fine, it's just 'chronic stress.'

They gave me viagra, which sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

I do have low T, so I'm getting pellets inserted in my hip every three months.  Since I've started that treatment my T-levels have been good.

 

[Red Bear]

57yrold, your main problem is definetely that you are diffident and unsure of yourself. You post a lot about your unconfidence here. May be you should visit a psychologyst.

Everything is going to be allright. It takes time, as it was said.

 

[Gracie]

Here is how my husband and I knew.  He said just watched not addicted.  (I discovered use and called him on it).  Then ED, ED, ED. For months.  Used Cialis for a bit.  Once we were at 1 year plus a few months from last use.  Viola erections.  Once we got past and got rid of the quick ogle looks no problems.  Late fifties earl 60s couple.  You have to retrain the brain.  No shortcuts.  This was softcore porn too.

 

[EnigmaMan]

Here is how my husband and I knew.  He said just watched not addicted.  (I discovered use and called him on it).  Then ED, ED, ED. For months.  Used Cialis for a bit.  Once we were at 1 year plus a few months from last use.  Viola erections.  Once we got past and got rid of the quick ogle looks no problems.  Late fifties earl 60s couple.  You have to retrain the brain.  No shortcuts.  This was softcore porn too.

Listen to Gracie, she'll never steer you wrong.  Its an all or nothing proposition, if you feed the beast the slightest little bit, in short order you'll find yourself back at the bottom of the pit. 

 

[57yrold]

Well I just hit two months no PMO.

Nothing new on the ED, but I haven't really tried anything.  Some weak morning wood, but nothing rock hard yet.

I do feel less anxious, and less irritable around people, which is good.  Plus I'm super attracted to my wife.  We kiss, cuddle, and touch all the time.

I'm staying super strong on the no PMO track.  No desires to PMO at all, and I'm feeling very calm as far as how long this might take.

If it's 90 days, terrific.  If it takes significantly longer, that's OK too.  I've got all the patience needed, and I'll wait.  It'll happen when it happens.

 

[EnigmaMan]

Well I just hit two months no PMO.

Nothing new on the ED, but I haven't really tried anything.  Some weak morning wood, but nothing rock hard yet.

I do feel less anxious, and less irritable around people, which is good.  Plus I'm super attracted to my wife.  We kiss, cuddle, and touch all the time.

I'm staying super strong on the no PMO track.  No desires to PMO at all, and I'm feeling very calm as far as how long this might take.

If it's 90 days, terrific.  If it takes significantly longer, that's OK too.  I've got all the patience needed, and I'll wait.  It'll happen when it happens.

You sound like your in a good place, that's awesome.  Stay with it.