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What can make a man weak in bed?

What causes sexual dysfunction in males? Low testosterone levels. Prescription drugs (antidepressants, high blood pressure medicine). Blood vessel disorders such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure. Stroke or nerve damage from diabetes or surgery. Smoking. Alcoholism and drug abuse.

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Sexual dysfunction is any physical or psychological problem that prevents you or your partner from getting sexual satisfaction. Male sexual dysfunction is a common health problem affecting men of all ages, but is more common with increasing age. Treatment can often help men suffering from sexual dysfunction.

Symptoms and Causes

What causes sexual dysfunction in males?

Physical causes of overall sexual dysfunction may be:

Psychological causes might include:

Concern about sexual performance.

Marital or relationship problems.

Depression, feelings of guilt.

Effects of past sexual trauma.

Work-related stress and anxiety.

How does sexual dysfunction affect men?

The most common problems men face with sexual dysfunction are troubles with ejaculation, getting and keeping an erection, and reduced sexual desire.

Ejaculation disorders

Problems with ejaculation are:

Premature ejaculation (PE): Ejaculation that occurs before or too soon after penetration.

Inhibited or delayed ejaculation: Ejaculation does not happen or takes a very long time. Retrograde ejaculation: At orgasm, the ejaculate is forced back into the bladder rather than through the end of the penis. The exact cause of premature ejaculation (PE) is not known. While in many cases PE is due to performance anxiety during sex, other factors may be:

Stress.

Temporary depression.

History of sexual repression.

Low self-confidence.

Lack of communication or unresolved conflict with partner.

Studies suggest that the breakdown of serotonin (a natural chemical that affects mood) may play a role in PE. Certain drugs, including some antidepressants, may affect ejaculation, as can nerve damage to the back or spinal cord. Physical causes for inhibited or delayed ejaculation may include chronic (long-term) health problems, medication side effects, alcohol abuse, or surgeries. The problem can also be caused by psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, stress or relationship problems. Retrograde ejaculation is most common in males with diabetes who suffer from diabetes-related nerve damage. Problems with the nerves in the bladder and the bladder neck force the ejaculate to flow backward. In other men, retrograde ejaculation may be a side effect of some medications, or happen after an operation on the bladder neck or prostate.

Erectile dysfunction (ED)

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and keep an erection for sexual intercourse. ED is quite common, with studies showing that about one-half of American men over age 40 are affected. Causes of ED include:

Diseases affecting blood flow such as hardening of the arteries.

Nerve disorders.

Stress, relationship conflicts, depression and performance anxiety.

Injury to the penis.

Chronic illness such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, overeating and lack of exercise.

Low libido (reduced sexual desire)

Low libido means your desire or interest in sex has decreased. The condition is often linked with low levels of the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone maintains sex drive, sperm production, muscle, hair and bone. Low testosterone can affect your body and mood. Reduced sexual desire may also be caused by depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain medications like antidepressants may also contribute to a low libido.

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Which one is found only in male?

The Y chromosome is present in males, who have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.

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The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans (the other is the X chromosome). The sex chromosomes form one of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes in each cell. The Y chromosome spans more than 59 million building blocks of DNA (base pairs) and represents almost 2 percent of the total DNA in cells. Each person normally has one pair of sex chromosomes in each cell. The Y chromosome is present in males, who have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes. Identifying genes on each chromosome is an active area of genetic research. Because researchers use different approaches to predict the number of genes on each chromosome, the estimated number of genes varies. The Y chromosome likely contains 70 to 200 genes that provide instructions for making proteins. Because only males have the Y chromosome, the genes on this chromosome tend to be involved in male sex determination and development. Sex is determined by the SRY gene, which is responsible for the development of a fetus into a male. Other genes on the Y chromosome are important for enabling men to father biological children (male fertility). Many genes are unique to the Y chromosome, but genes in areas known as pseudoautosomal regions are present on both sex chromosomes. As a result, men and women each have two functional copies of these genes. Many genes in the pseudoautosomal regions are essential for normal development.

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