Whatever your relationship status, how do you feel about discussing erection issues or early climax with a partner?

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1241

I have discussed it with my partner and she did not understand it. however she conformed me and tried to understand why this brings me stress.

1242

I am going to have to discuss it this weekend with a new partner. We’re both really excited to have sex, and I suppose I’m worried this might cause things to fizzle… it would be better to address it than have it spring up and need to talk while intimacy has been interrupted though

1243

I felt embarrassed to tell my wife about my ED, but she was very supportive of me which was relieving .

1244

It would be super embarrassing

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1245

It’d be a bit uncomfortable, but when any conversation starts flowing it’s easy

1246

Its not a conversation i want to have but i have no issues having it.

1247

I rather have it then be stuck in my head about it

1248

I don’t want to but i do

1249

I worry that they’ll take it personally

1250

Helps to set expectations and takes the pressure off. Lets your partner know that having sex produces anxiety and stress and by telling them it helps them understand. It can build an intimate connection thst later helps you to relax with them.

1251

Still difficult but it needs to be done

1252

I have discussed it before, while she was a bit skeptical saying that I don’t have anything to be worried about she listened and she was there for me and it made my issues get alot better.

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1253

I need to learn to open up and have these conversations and I will start

1254

Sounds scary but worth a shot- why not

1255

I am not afraid to talk but as a gay man if i can’t get it hard when my partner is ready to have sex (aka douche) i feel like I’m letting him down

1256

I can’t cum until i jerk off and i told that to all my sexual partners, no shame, sometimes I can’t cum even when i jerk off, wat tu du

1257

Younger me never would have been up for it, but I’ve actually been doing this a bit with some casual partners recently and I am seeing results.

1258

My partner has been very receptive and patient as I’ve openly discussed my struggles with her.

1259

My partner has been quite patient with me. I can’t wait to really get the ball rolling so I can give her what she wants, when she wants it.

1260

I’m very nervous to bring it up. I feel some shame around it. She doesn’t take it as seriously as long as I help her get off