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My boyfriend can't stay hard or ejaculate

Basically what the title says. All through our relationship he's struggled to stay hard and he's never managed to ejaculate around me or by himself and we've been together for 6 months now. Is there anything that can be done as he feels really bad about it

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Reply 1

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by Anonymous
Basically what the title says. All through our relationship he's struggled to stay hard and he's never managed to ejaculate around me or by himself and we've been together for 6 months now. Is there anything that can be done as he feels really bad about it


There can be many reasons for these problems. They can include stress, anxiety, medical conditions or lifestyle factors.
It is important that he meet a doctor (urologist) to rule out any organic pathology.
He should not take pills that can help with erectile dysfunction, but they must be prescribed by a specialist doctor.
Sandro

Reply 2

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by Nitrotoluene
There can be many reasons for these problems. They can include stress, anxiety, medical conditions or lifestyle factors.
It is important that he meet a doctor (urologist) to rule out any organic pathology.
He should not take pills that can help with erectile dysfunction, but they must be prescribed by a specialist doctor.
Sandro

What can we do to help it?
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by Anonymous
What can we do to help it?

Not much if you’ve been patient and tried different approaches over the course of 6 months.

As above, there’s a whole bunch of things that might be causing this so a doctors appointment is the first step.

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by Admit-One
Not much if you’ve been patient and tried different approaches over the course of 6 months.
As above, there’s a whole bunch of things that might be causing this so a doctors appointment is the first step.

We're both new to this and don't really know what we're doing either which doesn't help. We have tried a few different things too.

Reply 5

i assume you are both in your early 20s

Reply 6

i think your boyfriend needs to see a doctor. erectile dysfunction can be a real problem

Reply 7

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by H8Courtship217
i assume you are both in your early 20s

Yes we are both 20

Reply 8

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by Anonymous
Yes we are both 20

Has he been to the doctor yet?

Reply 9

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by ageshallnot
Has he been to the doctor yet?

Nope

Reply 10

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by Anonymous
Yes we are both 20

lucky, lots of people go well into their 20s, or even 30s as virgins or older

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by Anonymous
Nope

Then that's the next step, without question.

Reply 12

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by Anonymous
Basically what the title says. All through our relationship he's struggled to stay hard and he's never managed to ejaculate around me or by himself and we've been together for 6 months now. Is there anything that can be done as he feels really bad about it

I struggle to stay hard and it was from too much masturbating when younger. just focus on giving receiving pleasure to each other build up trust and reduce performance anxiety.

morning sex will help and assisting Puting on condom.

Viagra short term fix, it can be brought own brand very cheaply at chemist, but does have side effects. Can cause flush/ head ache but I feel for you both.

Reply 13

Viagara could be a short term fix. Aside from this, I would advise going to the GP and getting tested for testosterone levels. You can order private tests for about £30 online if he feels too embarrassed to do this. Has he had this issue before, or are you his first sexual partner? Is there something troubling him e.g. stress, relationship issues? I know these can sometimes be difficult to answer in honesty at fear of hurting the other/yourself but they're important questions to ask.

I know the effect this can have on confidence and if you truly want to be together, then sex is quite an important aspect of a relationship and it's important you work on this together. Well done for reaching out, it's not an easy thing to do :-)

Best of luck x

Reply 14

He's admitted to doing prone masturbation and he said he's only recently found out that it can cause problems. Idk what we can do to fix it

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by Anonymous
He's admitted to doing prone masturbation and he said he's only recently found out that it can cause problems. Idk what we can do to fix it

I feel for you both, masturbation very nice sensation but does have consequences.. lots self love with each other, and your bf touching himself but not climaxing... bringing himself ti brink then holding back.. msg me privately if need be and will relay what sex therapist advised me im Loz nurse from Cornwall but confess am 46.

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the unfortunate unintended consequences too.much masturbation..explained from brain perspective https://youtu.be/pkZXEf304ss

but with love and compassion trust between you both, you can harden the wood of your bf pencil pardon pun & satisfy each others mind body and soul

Reply 18

Hi, Honestly it happen with boys and same with girls. Sex is not always about ejacuation or Orgasm. sometimes you do sex and at last nothing happen. I would suggest you both openly speak to each other about your fantasy, your tell him what are your body parts which are prone when he touches, kiss you there. You also wear some seductive dress or show him some seductive sign. Which you easily learn from internet. Everything will be well soon. Don't take much stress.

Reply 19

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by Anonymous
Basically what the title says. All through our relationship he's struggled to stay hard and he's never managed to ejaculate around me or by himself and we've been together for 6 months now. Is there anything that can be done as he feels really bad about it

I feel for your bf, been there myself. lots reassurance massage foreplay and remember it’s not you, he still thinks your amazing, think time of day too e.g tiredness won’t help.. save play time to mornings? I am sorry did not see this post earlier

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