22 years old, first time, need help

Nick9146

New Member
Hello, I found out today about rebooting and porn induced erectile dysfunction. From what I've read I feel like this could be my case but maybe there is somebody here that knows more about the topic and can say something about this.
So here's a little background: I've never been going on dates until last year because while knowing that I was gay(only had an erection thinking of guys or watching guys on porn) I wasn't accepting it.
So last year I started to go on dates, not many, until recently. I've found this guy who I really like, told him about my situation and was cool with it. He said he would wait until I was ready to do something.
So after 3 dates I was feeling good with him, we had been kissing (which often caused an hard on to myself) and I told him that on the next date I was ready. We managed to be alone in his room for all the evening and started watching a movie. I wasn't really worried about the first time, we were only going to jerk off and have a blow job and I really felt comfortable with him, didn't have fears. Also because the night before I jerked off in order to don't cum early.
So we lay down, watch the movie, kiss and I was having an erection. Than we got naked and started kissing jerking off. After a while I started giving him blowjob and than he started giving one to me. I wasn't hard at that point and my erection got down and I stayed soft. It was awkward and we didn't speak a lot but than hugged and said it was no problem.
Next time I was feeling a bit worried that it would happen again but stayed without jerking myself for about 1 week. We kissed, I got an hard on but as as soon as we got naked I was soft. I only managed to get a little hard if I was giving him a blow job and jerking myself.
Now he said it's starting to be a problem and that he wants to help me solve it, because he really likes me.
I really like him in every way, I find him really attractive but I didn't understand why I couldn't get hard as soon as we get naked.
Now, after reading about prone induced ED, thinking back I realize that I stroked way faster than he did to me. I've also read that you should be able to have an hardon without looking at prone or thinking about sexual stuff, just stroking it, and I'm not able to do that, I need something. It's not like I used to watch porn and jerk off a lot (about 3 times a week) but maybe I got used to it and am unable to get as excited while being with someone, could this be the case? Thanks for your attention.
 

Newman93

Member
Hi there,

After reading your post I find it hard to respond, your situation seems atypical of this site and I don't want to apply a PIED diagnosis without need. Perhaps this is why you haven't had any replies so far. I will do my best though, as I don't want you to feel alone and without support.

Could you provide a little more information about your porn history? You say you were only watching about 3 times a week, this doesn't seem like much to someone such as myself. However, I am not saying that it couldn't be causing your problem.

Did you ever try to delay your orgasm whilst searching through different porn (edging)?

Or have you found that your porn tastes have gradually gotten more specific/hardcore, or have differed from your normal sexuality? Many men end up watching Bestiality, rape porn, and other very intense and niche porn just to get aroused after normal porn ceases to stimulate them.

Have you noticed a loss of libido over time? Or erection strength decrease?

You mention about not being able to get an erection without stimulation through porn or fantasizing. This is definitely a symptom of PIED.

You mention that you've only just been able to accept that you are gay. Are you comfortable enough with your sexuality now when you are with this partner you mention? It's hard to have sex if you're not comfortable in yourself.

If this is your first sexual encounter, it is very common to be nervous. This can cause performance issues. It sounds like you've talked to your partner though. If you are feeling anxious rather than aroused you are going to have performance issues.

I encourage you to quit porn, and refrain from masturbating yourself. This will hopefully put you on the right track. Also, make sure you've watched the videos and read the forums on this site. This will help you understand this problem a little better.

Keep trying with your partner and I wish you luck!
 
Hey Nick,
I sent you a message. If you're still checking in here, let me know if you think I can be of any help.
Wishing you the best,
Coffee
 
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