Is porn the problem or is it something else?

[Shadix Member Find all posts View Profile Close Shadix]

Over the past year I've been noticing that I don't get hard as much as I used to and have a hard time staying hard when I do. I basically find that when I stop stroking myself I lose my erection. During my sexual experiences over the past year I've found that there have been a couple times where I have been able to get erect and stay like that without physical stimulation, but other times I've found that I would get semi-erect at certain points, but I would only get fully erect when I am given oral sex. I would be unable to stay hard long enough for penetration.

People on here have suggested porn as the problem, but the thing is, I've been watching porn for a LONG time, since I was like 15(looking at pictures earlier). Would it be plausible that the effects of porn are only showing up NOW? I've cut out porn completely over the past month but I haven't really noticed any difference yet getting erect by myself and I have not yet any sexual experiences.

I am 24. I am really paranoid about my sexual performance being diminished as I age. Is there a natural decline that occurs at or around my age?

EDIT: Something I should point out however, is that even though I've been watching porn for that long, actually masturbating while watching it didn't start until later, I don't remember exactly when though. Not sure if that would make a difference.

[closed013 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close closed013]

Well porn really does affect you as you get used to that stimulus to get erect and ejaculate. Like all addictions the body takes a very long time to get rid of it, especially when it is a mental thing. So just relax and keep exploring yourself and with time you will find the you you seek.

[denlew Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close denlew]

I think your problem is sexual performance anxienty and not porn induced ED. The thing that when a chick is giving you head you are full erect is an indicator that your mind is "feared" of sex. I think you should seek an answer in this way.

[litopita Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close litopita]

I dont think porn is the problem but it MAY have a role it played leading up to your current situation. I think the problem is ATTENTION. You are paying too much attention to your dick and it's naturally shy so it acts "petulant under scrutiny"

[Shadix Member Find all posts View Profile Close Shadix]

Yeah I've wondered if it's just sexual performance anxiety. But the thing is, I've also noticed that outside of sex, I have trouble getting and staying hard without stroking my penis. Occasionally I would be really turned on by something and get hard, but usually I'd need some physical stimulation. Is this normal? In the past I recall I used to get erections more easily without physical stimulation.