FAQs

This is because the penis only gets a “go” signal from the stimulation. If you take the signal away, the penis goes flaccid.

Yes. An erection is not supposed to occur or remain without some sort of arousal.

Yes it is. That is how the system works.

There is no fixed amount of time. It can last for seconds, or many minutes. All are normal.

It is most often a sign of performance anxiety, lack of concentration, or inadequate arousal. Occasionally, an early problem of a vascular or hormonal nature.

Often it is because of the decreased stimulus, anxiety, or distracted thinking.

Yes, it is normal physiology. Without continued stimulation, the erection fades.

It is often a result of psychological interruption, fight or flight reaction, or decrease in stimulation.

It is usually due to psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, or negative sexual encounters. Physical causes of ED normally appear gradually.

There is no set time. It can happen within seconds or several minutes. Both cases can be  normal.