FAQs

Yes, this is a normal, short-term reaction to changing position.

If a man is standing up, use of muscles and balance may disturb the relaxed state necessary for erection.

Erections are more likely when the positions are stable, comfortable and relaxing.

Changing positions can vary stimulation, pressure and blood flow, which influences the quality of erection.

It refers to the loss of erection that only happens in one or more positions, not everywhere.

Most of the time, working on transitions, staying stimulated, minimizing anxiety and addressing any physical issues has a positive effect on position-dependent erectile dysfunction.

Some of the common causes are blood flow redistribution, decreased stimulation, increased or decreased tension in the body and attention or desire to move.

Position changes disrupt stimulation, re-directs blood flow, and cause a momentary lapse in concentration which can cause the erection to become flaccid.

Rolling changes the pressure, angle and stimulation, which may decrease the arousal state and the firmness.

Movement upsets the equilibrium of the blood flow, muscle relaxation and concentration necessary for preservation of erection.