Question: is it normal to have a slow errection

George Makau answered on 4 Jun 2019:

Most men have problems with erections from time to time. But some men have erectile dysfunction (ED). This is when it is hard to get or keep an erection that’s firm enough for sexual intercourse.

ED is usually caused by low blood flow to the penis or a problem with the nerves that control erections. This is a result of other conditions, such as hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol or diabetes. These conditions narrow the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the penis or damage the erectile nerves. Low testosterone may also affect the desire for sex, but it usually does not cause ED.

Good news is that most erection problems can be treated. Talk with a health care provider! They may advise you to exercise regularly, lose extra weight, stop smoking, drink less, and do not abuse drugs. Certain medicines increase blood flow to the penis if taken an hour before sexual activity. They are sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis). Talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks of these medicines. Stress counselling could also help.