TOPIC: Where for art thou libido?

Restoration wrote: Have you taken propecia? Any other noteworthy meds?

No sir, couple of bouts with Viagra to no avail.

Mustang, yeah I read his Alpha male thread. My concern is that the labs came back normal so it doesn't seem like it's something I could fix via a pill/diet regiment. I'm mostly concerned it my be something physically wrong caused by the second surgery, as that probably means I may have to have a third... how they'll determine if there is something wrong is beyond me. And initially I'd never had suspected a psychological issue, but now after dealing with it for some time I would say it's a very high chance it's causing even more of a problem.

Did your Dr do a free Testosterone level test, did he do Thyroid test?

If all is normal, then it could be penis blood flow restriction or psychological.

My sensation almost disappeared after my lig cut in 2000. Ever since then, I started losing interest in sex because I couldn't get it up due to no feeling in it. But slowly I decided that I love sex and started using pills which worked, and also porn which always worked. Someone told me it could be psychological, which is possible. Also, I've completely stopped viewing porn to enhance my real time visuals. So far, I can't get it up naturally, but I always have a morning wood, go figure. It's probably in my mind, hence my decision for PMMA. I'll still use Viagra when needed, but I would sure love to not have to.
Tell us how you're doing, DD.

Actually just broke up with a great looking girl because she made a comment about the Erection issue, a rather ill - mannered one. Dated her for about a month.

hoddle10 wrote: If I'm honest, from the very first post you made on here, I suspected there was a problems caused by the surgery. I didn't want to say anything as you didn't seem that concerned. There have been cases where guys tear their suspensory ligaments and have the same erectile issues you are having. As soon as I read your first post here, I straightaway thought something similar could have happened to you either during surgery or post op. The other day I said I couldn't understand why you can't get an Erection, as I wondered if you had anymore clarity on the issue. I think you should go and see a Urologist.

Yeah, I'm going to bring it up to my physician, with my insurance I have to get a referral through my primary physician to see a specialist. I just can't understand how a surgical severance of the lig could cause such an issue; as far as I'm aware it has nothing to do with the in/out flow of blood for the penis. Now, my 2nd op was primarily scar tissue Removal, but again I would think removing scar tissue would allow better blood flow.

From what you have explained to us here, I suspect blood flow issues and perhaps combined with physiological issues. It is amazing how much control the mind has over the body. You can be 100% healthy with no medical issues but some thing turns you off and your Dick will not stand up!

IF you have a beautiful naked girl next to you, will you have an Erection? are you bored with your present partner (if you have one), do you get erections at all?

Good luck man.

If I'm honest, from the very first post you made on here, I suspected there was a problems caused by the surgery. I didn't want to say anything as you didn't seem that concerned. There have been cases where guys tear their suspensory ligaments and have the same erectile issues you are having. As soon as I read your first post here, I straightaway thought something similar could have happened to you either during surgery or post op. The other day I said I couldn't understand why you can't get an Erection, as I wondered if you had anymore clarity on the issue. I think you should go and see a Urologist.

Restoration wrote: When you see your doc, hopefully you can get a Free Testosterone level, SHBG, and Thyroid (TSH, Free T3, T4)...and some other stuff if he thinks it's relevant (maybe the estrogens too, possibly fasting glucose & a1c). I don't know your age...so it's hard to really know what's more likely to come back abnormal - if anything. Is that your only symptom? Just low libido and ED - no other physical or psych symptoms?

It sounds like you have the supplements covered. I've found arginine and Cialis/viagra/levitra to be the best for sex drive. I haven't noticed anything from the other 20 things I've taken over the years...but everyone's different. Some say brazil nuts are supposed to be helpful bc they supplement selenium which contributes to T, but it's a bigger puzzle than just that.

Oh, sudafed (the real sudafed, not PE) & klonopin is an insane sex drive enhancer... I totally forgot that one. But, that's just me again... who knows if it would work in anyone else. It's probably just doing something with my own brain chemistry. I discovered it by accident.

Correct, FREE T test is the best way to find out about your real T levels...

Klonopin is a sex enhancer for you? That's amazing. It is meant for a totaly different task. Where do you get your arginine? in pill form, right? TIA

When you see your doc, hopefully you can get a Free Testosterone level, SHBG, and Thyroid (TSH, Free T3, T4)...and some other stuff if he thinks it's relevant (maybe the estrogens too, possibly fasting glucose & a1c). I don't know your age...so it's hard to really know what's more likely to come back abnormal - if anything. Is that your only symptom? Just low libido and ED - no other physical or psych symptoms?

It sounds like you have the supplements covered. I've found arginine and Cialis/viagra/levitra to be the best for sex drive. I haven't noticed anything from the other 20 things I've taken over the years...but everyone's different. Some say brazil nuts are supposed to be helpful bc they supplement selenium which contributes to T, but it's a bigger puzzle than just that.

Oh, sudafed (the real sudafed, not PE) & klonopin is an insane sex drive enhancer... I totally forgot that one. But, that's just me again... who knows if it would work in anyone else. It's probably just doing something with my own brain chemistry. I discovered it by accident.

He did do a free T, but I'll confirm on the thyroid on my follow up. I have noticed when I'm doing my kegels that my glans doesn't engorge like it used to. Before I was having this issue it didn't matter what my penile state was, Flaccid or Erect, I could always make my glans "inflate".

So called my physician, results came back and the only thing abnormal is my cholesterol is slightly elevated; eating healthy again so that should sort out. And as good news at it is... it's at the same time, bad news. I'm back to square one and have only two realms I can go to now... psychological and the physiology of my penis after the retraction correction.

I actually exercise 4-9x a week. I have recently restarted eating healthy again, 90% organic and low carb high protein. I usually do a warm towel for warmup. I was definitely overtraining and with the smaller size to boot, I have since gone to the large size and cut back to 8 hours a day, before it was about ~14-15 hours a day. Yeah I actually ended up trying as high as 150mg at one point, I haven't taken any in awhile but will be trying again this weekend. I have yet to feel as though I am in need of the Viagra, I have a pretty high tolerance for addictive things as I've learned over the years. At this moment it's more an act of desperation on my part. I recently started taking a "sexual" supplement cocktail that has been showing signs of improvement. Only been on it for about 4 days now so no real effects yet except to say I've seen as much as a 75% EQ without Viagra so hopefully continued use will keep showing improvement.

Where did you grab the IR lamp from? I was actually thinking about getting one to have it on me while I hung, keeping it warm the entire time.

I've actually done my doc visit already and he did a bunch of labs on me. Still waiting to hear back. I have had kind of a low numb headache pretty often, like more so than not. I'm 31. And Mustang, remember... Viagra was actually designed for treatment originally

Hey Mustang - Klonopin alone doesn't do anything for sex drive. I think what happens is that it makes me relaxed (like 2 drinks, let's say) - and then sudafed has some strange stimulant properties, aside from treating nasal congestion. My only theory is that when a stimulant is combined with a pill that lowers your inhibitions, it can create a unique state...though it also makes me a little overboard - to the point where I'd do things I'd regret. So, I haven't used that combo in years. Sudafed is also the type of drug (Sympathomimetic) that they inject in your penis when you have a priaprism...so I don't think it helps with erections. It's probably psychological.

Dared3vil, at 31 its hopefully something just transient and minor. Thyroid issues are rare in men, but they do affect sex drive. You'd notice mood changes, coldness, and hair loss too - though it's probably not that. I doubt it's glucose since you work out a lot and are young. If you don't have low energy and poor concentration, I'd be surprised if T was low too... it's strange. Well, hopefully your doc will have some answers.

Have you taken propecia? Any other noteworthy meds?