COVID Killed My Erections

[Schizophonia]

20 minutes ago, Nilsi said:

This is not a hormonal issue. And if you do have hormonal issues, just run a basic TRT routine - don’t fuck around with experimental designer steroids.

Even from a practicality standpoint, if you start taking some obscure compound from some mad scientist or wonky doctor, what’s your plan when the guy dies, loses his license, or retires? You need to think long-term with this stuff.

It was precisely because TRT had not worked.

[CuriousJames]

@Daniel Balan learn from the asians and investigate medical chi gong. 
In general, self massage and massage with a partner and yet be focused on the whole body and even explore no sexual focus, we are culture that is fixated, and so become expanded as a sexual whole; the whole body becomes an erroneous zone. Relax and let go of whether you get erect or not, be with the whole of you. Learn a massage/energy technique, explore, create 

Edited Sunday at 09:32 PM by CuriousJames

[AION]

Getting an erection should be a very basic thing at your age. I wouldn't look into all those fancy stuff that people are recommending. Just fix the basics at first.

Basics for health:

1. Nutrition: eat your protein and your vegs, top it off with nuts and seeds, no processed foods. Eat your red meat and hot food. Get off the soy.
2. Supplements: don't do fancy stuff, just multi vitamins, vitamine d and zinc
3. Sleep: 8 hour sleep is key to fix your hormones
4. Workout: get your heart pumping, it is no rocket science
5. Reduce stress and unnatural behavior: kundalini meditation, breathing exercises, pranayama, kegel exercises, opening your chakras/energy centers

You should be doing these healthy things with or without your dick problems anyway. A guy from your age shouldn't have dick problems. Personally and to be frank, I don't think the cause is covid. Correlation doesn't mean causation.

Edited Sunday at 09:30 PM by AION

[Nilsi]

19 minutes ago, AION said:

Getting an erection should be a very basic thing at your age. I wouldn't look into all those fancy stuff that people are recommending. Just fix the basics at first.

Basics for health:

1. Nutrition: eat your protein and your vegs, top it off with nuts and seeds, no processed foods. Eat your red meat and hot food. Get off the soy.
2. Supplements: don't do fancy stuff, just multi vitamins, vitamine d and zinc
3. Sleep: 8 hour sleep is key to fix your hormones
4. Workout: get your heart pumping, it is no rocket science
5. Reduce stress and unnatural behavior: kundalini meditation, breathing exercises, pranayama, kegel exercises, opening your chakras/energy centers

You should be doing these healthy things with or without your dick problems anyway. A guy from your age shouldn't have dick problems. Personally and to be frank, I don't think the cause is covid. Correlation doesn't mean causation.

Dude, he has serious neurological impairment from Long COVID.

Recommending he take a multivitamin and open his chakras is absolutely preposterous.

Edited Sunday at 09:44 PM by Nilsi

[AION]

24 minutes ago, Nilsi said:

Dude, he has serious neurological impairment from Long COVID.

Recommending he take a multivitamin and open his chakras is absolutely preposterous.

Well, your snake oil is not going to fix him either. He should aim for long term recovery which deep meditation and those other things might do.

[Nilsi]

16 minutes ago, AION said:

Well, your snake oil is not going to fix him either. He should aim for long term recovery which deep meditation and those other things might do.

You should get warning points for this kind of rhetoric - you’re putting someone else’s health at risk by flippantly giving opinions on something you have no business talking about.

It’s ridiculous that I’ve had my account suspended multiple times for using swear words, while people who spread harmful misinformation are free to share their opinions on whatever pleases them.

This just goes to show that this place is run by a bunch of morons.

Edited Sunday at 10:27 PM by Nilsi

[Nilsi]

27 minutes ago, Nilsi said:

You should get warning points for this kind of rhetoric - you’re putting someone else’s health at risk by flippantly giving opinions on something you have no business talking about.

It’s ridiculous that I’ve had my account suspended multiple times for using swear words, while people who spread harmful misinformation are free to share their opinions on whatever pleases them.

This just goes to show that this place is run by a bunch of morons.

Why do we even have a fucking health subforum? The only people qualified to talk about this stuff are here by sheer coincidence, while everyone else - who clearly isn’t qualified - sees it as an invitation to voice their opinions and run their mouths however they please.

Why don’t we have a legal advice subforum? I’m sure there are some lawyers here? But no one would take legal advice from a random forum post.

People with serious health problems should seek out serious help, not ask a bunch of random people on the internet. At least go to Reddit, where people in these discussions have self-selected based on actual interest in the topic rather than just throwing out uninformed opinions.

Edited Sunday at 10:46 PM by Nilsi

[Michael569]

@Daniel Balan Damn dude I'm really sorry to hear this. It sounds like a really painful situation to be in. Most of us are probably more worried about losing erection than about protate cancer so this really hits right into that vulnerable bullseye. 

Have any of the doctors considered something like Penile MRI or Penile Doppler Ultrasound to check for microvasculature damage or nervous system damage? Without clarity it is hard to tell what you're going up against. 

In the absence of further diagnosis, some guys have already recommended lots of good stuff, a few extra bits to consider. 

Nutrition 

• reducing oxidative damage as much as possible with diet 
  • patients with long-term covid are often exposed to a lot of microinflammation and as such oxidative damage.
  • So think diet high in polyphenols  - dark coloured fruits, vegetables, juices and smoothies. Pomegranate, blueberries, purple cabbage, yams, sweet potatoes etc. More is better than less. Pumpkin soups, sweet potato & carrot coups
  • polyphenol filled spices in every food - chives, basil, parsley, rosemary,  etc 
  • spices with known anti-inflammatory properties - turmeric, curries, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper
  • cruciferous vegetables - broccoli soups, cauliflower curries, kale etc. 
• enrich your diet with essential fatty acids - hemp seeds, ground flax, sardines in brine, algae oil supplements etc 
• it might help to reduce sodium, sugar, trans fats and saturated fat load 
• aiming your diet to predominantly plant based as others have recommended to maximise anti-inflammatory benefits while minimising foods that harm endothelium and glycocalyx (butter, processed meat, lard, tallow) , use high quality cold pressed plant oils for cooking preferably 
• prioritise drinks without sugar, preferably herbal teas like green tea or chamomile with known antioxidant benefits 

Lifestyle 

• absolute 100% elimination of alcohol, smoking, vaping and recreational drugs. 
• Try going easy on porn and instead try experimenting with using your mind to getting aroused like we all did before porn and internet
• Some kind of genital & lower pelvic massage (not masturbation) to support blood flow and nerve deployment might help although I don't have any specific recommendation.
• Where possible look for ways to sit less like standing desks, taking regular breaks etc. 
• Kegel exercises potentially as well 
• more time in nature, less time in polluted areas 
• Lot of exercise but not just weights but cardio aimed at improving blood flow in lower body - jogging, box jumps, sprints, swimming, step, skipping rope. 
• Stretching exercises with more focus on lower body mobility and flexibility 
• Cold immersion might be helpful to some degree and maybe saunas as well 
• Optimise your sleep to the best of your abilities - some of the major tissue repair happens during REM sleep 
• Mindfulness and whatever helps you relax, reduce stress. You could even consider something like the Joe Dispenza chakra allignment meditation where you spend specific amount of time with intentional focus on certain energetic parts of the body 
• Some sort of visualisation exercises might be useful too. 

Remedies 

• I can't give specific  supplement recommendations outside of the clinical setting but things aimed at supporting endothelial function, blood flow, reducing inflammation, production of nitric oxide might help 
• bush flower remedies could potentially help energetically although I have no evidence for this at all. 

Other 

• hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promising results in long covid recovery for some patients 

It is really hard to tell how long it will take and what recovery to expect. What is most important is that you don't give up but explore numerous areas. This is going to be tremendously difficult time emotionally so having a support network really helps. Helping your girlfriend to understand what you're going through would help you emotionally and potentially improve odds of recovery if you don't feel you have to perform. 

Hope you're get better eventually. Keep us updated. Good luck !! 

Edited Sunday at 11:15 PM by Michael569

[yetineti]

AI Summary: Chronic overtraining—whether from heavy lifting, construction work, or intense exercise—can overactivate the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight mode), leading to stress, poor circulation, and slower recovery. This can sometimes impact vascular function, energy levels, and overall performance. To restore balance, it’s important to support the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-recovery mode) and ensure proper recovery.

Optimizing Recovery & Performance:

• Cardio (zone 2 training) for circulation and heart health.

• Reducing training intensity or frequency to allow nervous system recovery.

• L-Theanine for relaxation and stress balance.

• Lion’s Mane to support nerve health and neuroplasticity.

• Magnesium (especially before bed) to promote muscle relaxation and nervous system recovery.

• Pelvic floor relaxation exercises to improve blood flow and nerve function.

• Vitamin D & K2 to support hormonal balance and circulation.

• Choline for nervous system function and muscle control.

• Deep breathing & mindfulness to shift into recovery mode.

• Proper sleep & whole-food nutrition to ensure full-body recovery.

A balanced approach to strength training, cardio, recovery, and key nutrients helps maintain long-term energy, vitality, and overall well-being.

Likelihood of Recovery from Delta-Variant COVID-Induced ED:

While COVID-19 (especially the Delta variant) has been linked to vascular and endothelial dysfunction, many cases improve over time with proper cardiovascular support, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle changes. Recovery likelihood depends on factors like age, baseline health, inflammation levels, and circulation status. Based on available data and anecdotal reports, I’d estimate the likelihood of significant recovery at 70-90% with a focus on vascular health, nitric oxide production, nervous system support, and inflammation reduction.

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I think you may be overtraining. It makes sense you may need to relax, recover.

Everybody is so overclocked these days.

Most men have ED as well. You are not alone.

What do you really need? Most people do too much. It’d be much better to focus.

I started wearing a Fitbit Inspire 3. I work a physical job as well and I work out less now that I realize I was over training. 

Take it easy man. Think long term, get long worm.

I am in my early twenties. I have had ED and I have hope for you. It comes and goes for me— but then again so does my attention to my body.

The more attention I pay to my body— the better things get.

I hope it is the same for you.

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The summary I provided here was not via deep research. Just its basic search function and my thoughts added and formatted.

Mind you— it’s still pretty good. Plus you can talk voice to voice with it for an hour or so a day now. It’s too good for $20. I’d recommend keeping this all in one conversation though, so it retains proper context for your situation, instead of having it to rely on its memory and training abilities.

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 11:01 PM by yetineti

[mmKay]

Cool to see lots of input for OP. I'm struggling with a similar issue and IDK if it's long COVID but here are the very essential basics that I haven't seen mentioned:

You ABSOLUTELY must meet or exceed your daily calorie needs. It you chronically starve yourself or do lots of fasting it will absolutely cause chronic fatigue and low or inexistent libido.

You absolutely need high quality animal fats in your diet. You absolutely need cholesterol, ideally from quality eggs or butter. Having enough quality saturated fats is important 

You absolutely need to get in enough quality sleep and enough vitamin D.

You absolutely must watch your zinc intake. Personally, I take 50mg of zinc picolinate per day and there is a day and night difference for my libido if I don't take it. Specifically for me I already absorb very little zinc because of my heavy metal toxicity.

Heavy weightlifting and intense cardio are essential as well but you don't want to burn yourself out of you have a physically demanding job

Do not give up! I feel your pain and wish you enough strength to have enough requisite variety to solve this problem. Become an absolute expert in your condition. A solution is definitely there, just gotta find it.

https://www.actualized.org/insights/requisite-variety-and-creative-laziness

 

Pd: you can take care of your GFs sexual needs in many different ways. Read the book she comes first to master oral. There's lots of stuff you can do for her. Get creative if you care about her

Edited Sunday at 11:27 PM by mmKay

[Leo Gura]

6 hours ago, Daniel Balan said:

@Leo Gura I'm so sorry for not listening to you in 2021 about the vaccine. You did your best to inform me.

You don't really know. Maybe the vaccine would have had the same effect on you. The vaccine helped many people but also harmed a few others.

You can't predict these things with 100% certainty. It's all about taking calculated risks and managing not-knowing.

Edited Monday at 12:17 AM by Leo Gura

[Leo Gura]

@Daniel Balan Have you tried Maca supplement or Horny Goat Weed?

These supplements fix problems with the reproductive system and increase low sex drive. They help many people.

You should def try taking them for a few months. It might help your system recover.

[NewKidOnTheBlock]

Lol. Just LOL at most of your advice, people. I am probably not even abiding by one fourth of the advice you people suggested to this guy, and yet my boners are as strong and frequent as ever. Porn also had zero effect on it, so I don't know why yall keeping this nofap superstition alive

This guy has some sort of internal bodily damage and you're recommending him lifestyle changes and supplements, like come on. He should first and foremost get examined and scanned by a urologist specialist, seeing if and where he has the damage, then act accordingly (according to what the specialist advises him, that is)

[Francis777]

1 hour ago, mmKay said:

It you chronically starve yourself or do lots of fasting

studies have shown fasting boosts testosterone and improves ED, of course if your doing it to the point of starving yourself then this would make anything worse. OP should still consider this approach imo.

[Basman]

Shaking your dick by holding it by its base while slapping it on a surface helps excite an erection in my experience.

Are you also into eroticism? Do you have a lewd mind? Engaging in sexual art can energize your sexuality. Like writing an erotic story with all your fetishes or collecting images. I can imagine that if you are not all that into sex that you would struggle keeping an erection on top of health issues.

[AION]

8 hours ago, Nilsi said:

You should get warning points for this kind of rhetoric - you’re putting someone else’s health at risk by flippantly giving opinions on something you have no business talking about.

It’s ridiculous that I’ve had my account suspended multiple times for using swear words, while people who spread harmful misinformation are free to share their opinions on whatever pleases them.

This just goes to show that this place is run by a bunch of morons.

Wow… calling everybody a moron makes you look very smart ..

Edited Monday at 07:12 AM by AION

[AION]

8 hours ago, Nilsi said:

Why do we even have a fucking health subforum? The only people qualified to talk about this stuff are here by sheer coincidence, while everyone else - who clearly isn’t qualified - sees it as an invitation to voice their opinions and run their mouths however they please.

Why don’t we have a legal advice subforum? I’m sure there are some lawyers here? But no one would take legal advice from a random forum post.

People with serious health problems should seek out serious help, not ask a bunch of random people on the internet. At least go to Reddit, where people in these discussions have self-selected based on actual interest in the topic rather than just throwing out uninformed opinions.

You are the last one to talk about this with your proposed snake oil solutions and stories about how you have an extreme lifestyle.. brother can’t get his dick hard. Those things won’t help. 

[Sugarcoat]

So you don’t struggle with getting horny it’s that the horniness doesn’t make you hard? That’s tough. Maybe you’ve done this already but you could write about it on Reddit to see if someone can relate. 
 

I live with practically zero libido so I can kinda relate. I’m at peace with it but I understand you are not

Edited Monday at 10:14 AM by Sugarcoat

[integral]

How often do you ejaculate a week?

[Hojo]

@NewKidOnTheBlock The body has a strange ability to heal itself with lifestyle changes. This sound to me that the penis is not getting enough oxygen.