Your Boner is Your Bone of Contention

June 11, 2002

Question

Dear Dr. Love,

This is probably the most odd, and funniest question you ever gotten. Well, lets see how I can put this. I haven't dated a girl for awhile now, and its because I have this problem. I get uncontrollable erections, and it puts me in a uncomfortable position.

I'm a virgin, and am only 17, but this problem is effecting my relationship life. I'm afraid I wanna go have a good time and I'll just get a erection, and be laughed at and deeply embrassed.

I will get them even if I don't think about anything sexual, and it just goes on, what can i do to help control this?


Answer

I know how painful this must be for you. I don't know if it's any consolation to you, but the problem is quite common among young men. Rest assured that your spontaneous erections will lessen as you grow a bit older.

I know you are avoiding having a relationship because of your erections, but you might want to revise your thinking. For one thing, many men, including young men, don't easily achieve orgasms. So you are blessed in that sense.

Plus, I am quite sure that the women you date would consider you God's gift. So instead of avoiding women because of your spontaneous erections, you might come to view them as an asset.

I think the biggest problem (no pun intended) is how you are responding to your body's involuntary reactions. Because you are so upset, others tease you.

I am quite sure that if you could make peace with your piece, laugh at it just the way I am, you would be surprised to find that others will stop giving you a hard time! Laugh it up rather than hang your head in shame!

- Doctor Love


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