You Have to Wait a Couple of Days to Get Another Full Erection

November 13, 2001

Question

Dr. Love,

I am a 24 yr old male and I am sexually active...when possible. I usually don't have a problem with getting an erection but after I ejaculate I am unable to get another full erection until the next day or so and even then its not a very strong one.

If I try to get another erection it will not happen or will not be a very good one that won't last very long at all. I usually have to wait a couple of days to get a full erection but then when I ejaculate its over for the next couple of days.

Also, my sexual appetite is all but completely gone right after I ejaculate. Is this normal? And what can I do to help this situation?


Answer

Most males have a refractory period, a period of time immediately following an orgasm when the body is not capable of responding to sexual stimulation. The length of this period varies enormously from one man to the next, and from one time to the next for the same man (usually). In some men it is only a few minutes and erection is not lost between one orgasm and the next; in other men, the refractory period is several hours or even days, as is your case.

You could experiment with activities such as weight lifting, and supplements that boost testosterone levels, such as androstenedione. You can check my Wellness Dictionary for a list of supplements that boost testosterone levels.

If these techniques doesn't alter your functioning, then you may be left with no choice but to accept the way your body is wired. If you find a sexual partner who doesn't desire sex more than a few times a week, all should work out fine.

If, however, you become involved with a partner who wants more frequent intercourse, then you will run into problems. In the end it's usually best to not'Fight City Hall,' accept how your body is wired, and find someone who is in tune with your natural rhythm.

- Doctor Love


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