Erection Changes After 40: When Things Feel Different
You want to be close to your partner, but your body does not quite follow along. Then the questions start: Was it tiredness? Am I getting older? Will it happen again? An occasional difficult night is common, and it does not sum up your sex life.
Give one evening less power
Stress, tiredness and alcohol can affect erections. Try talking before the next intimate moment rather than waiting until you feel under pressure. Something as simple as “I still want to be close; I just don't want us to rush” can make your feelings clearer.
When it keeps happening
Recurring erection problems deserve a conversation with a doctor. Mention when the change began, any medicines you take and whether it happens in different situations. There are several possible causes and treatments; you do not have to work them out alone.