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I have been struggling with erectile dysfunction ever since a bad breakup. The ‘blue pill’ works for me, but sex is still stressful
Twenty years ago I had a bad breakup with the mother of my children. The stress and guilt of our split caused me to experience erectile dysfunction. I consulted a doctor and was prescribed Viagra. The day after getting the meds I had very good sex with my girlfriend, but after about a month I decided to try without the tablet and failed miserably. So I went back to taking a tablet every time I have sex. I get them online now so I don’t even speak to a consultant. I take half a pill 20 minutes before sex, without telling my partner; however, I get stressed at the thought of it not working and sometimes get heart palpitations. I wonder if I should go back to the doctor and get an implant or another form of medication. My lover thinks I am a virile man and would be shocked if she knew I took the blue pill.
The heart palpitations you are describing may…
