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As promised, from the Mail Bag:

"Hello!  I'm a long time reader of your blog and I want to thank you for trying to normalize a lot of issues that are often uneasy for straight as well as gay men.  I also wanted to share an experience with you that happened to me last week.

I was prescribed a new ED medication, Trimix, by my urologist and wanted to take it for a test spin.  I prepared the injection and in a matter of what seemed like 30 seconds.....WHAM!  I got the biggest boner I've probably ever had since I was a teen.  The problem as time went on was that my little (or big!) guy wasn't going down and soon pleasure turned into an annoying pressure that lasted for about 7 hours.  I went to the ER where they took a look and basically had to aspirate my dick and drain the excess blood from it.  

So, boys beware if you are on any ED meds and be sure to check and double check the dosage.  Having a boner that lasts for hours sounds good but it's more of a pain than anything.  Also the medical issues that could accompany the said problem.

Just wanted to share!  Have a great day! - John"

This is what I love about doing the blog; readers sending in their experiences to share info with others, or asking questions about issues that we can all relate to or help solve.

John's is a prime example of what can happen with some of these ED meds. Normally, cocks get a slight respite, if you will, by lowering the hardness a bit during sexual arousal. The hardness will decrease slightly, then rebound, over and over. The ED meds can interfere with that natural ebb and flow resulting in a constant, solid boner. It can get painful if it lasts too long.

Trimix is a new prescription injection-erection drug. It's like a generic CaverJect. All these different meds help a lot of different men. But, had his doctor warned him, perhaps he could've been prepared.

When this happened to me, a call to the doctor's office told me to take a double dose of Benadryl with the caveat that, if the erection didn't begin to subside within 30 minutes, then hightail it to an emergency room. The Benadryl worked and I avoided the trip to the ER.

Any time you try a new pharmaceutical always ask the pharmacist (rather than the doctor) what the side effects might be and what to do in case you experience any.

Any Assistance is Welcome

Boner issues can be caused by all manner of things; depression, low Testosterone, and a list of medications as long as your arm. Well, now, there are reports suggesting a distinct possibility that cholesterol-lowering statins should be on that list.

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It's not a widely reported side effect, but the reason could be that men don't speak up. Though, evidently enough men complained to cause researchers to take a good gander at this. Why? A 2014 study found that statins reduce the production of Testosterone. And Low T is a known cause of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). 

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A 2017 review of the original study, reported in the American Journal of Medicine, found the original testing to be inconclusive. The thinking is that, because statins don't remove plaque, clogged arteries to, and in, the cock could be the real problem of the onset of ED, and those results call for further study.

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It's important to look at underlying issues which may be causing the problem. For instance, my Muscular Dystrophy causes ED; the Neurologist is fully aware of that, but low T makes things worse. My boners may never get back to where they once were,

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but any assistance is welcome.

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Speaking of Boners

Speaking of boners... The good doctors Oz and Roizen are always watching out for us men. They have "a new, [ahem] firm warning from anesthesiologists" regarding boner pills.

These little miracle drugs are terrific for those who need them. But, there's a new caution for guys who use them: Stop taking it at least 48 hours in advance of any surgery.

"When combined with anesthesia, medications such as Viagra (sildenafil), Levitra (vardenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) can cause a dangerously severe drop in blood pressure. That's because ED meds contain -- and promote the body's own ability to produce -- nitric oxide. Nitric oxide opens blood vessels and relaxes muscles, making it much easier for erections to occur. Adding anesthesia and other medications used during surgery to the blood-vessel dilating actions of an ED med can increase those effects." (Bold font is mine.)

An average guy will undergo nine surgeries during a normal lifespan. And an increasing number of men are taking boner meds. Some of whom don't really need them.

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Always tell your anesthesiologist before surgery of all medications. This enables him or her to adjust the anesthesia to keep you knocked out, but alive and

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Aging, Meds, and Boners

Just before my computer crapped out, a reader sent a question regarding Blood Pressure meds, aging, and boners.

"I found your blog awhile ago when I was reading Queer Heaven. I am writing because your blog on boner killers hit so close to home. I am an older man and unfortunately have the double killer of age and blood pressure medication. My cock just doesn't react the way it use to. Do you or your readers know of any natural remedies , I don't want to start anymore meds. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me."

When we were young and horny, our cocks would stand up in a matter of seconds. Age alone can be a major factor in our ability to get hard. It takes longer. It takes more stimulation, both mental and physical. This is, more likely than not, a lack of Testosterone. The output begins its decline in our 40's.

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Couple the lowering Testosterone levels with medication(s) - a variety of which will kill our boners - and we find ourselves in a very disheartening situation. While our balls may produce less T they will still get that achy, full sensation telling us it's time for an ejaculation. But, our cocks no longer want to cooperate.

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A trip to the doctor and a very frank discussion is in order. First and foremost is to ask for the T levels to be checked. All of them: Total Testosterone; Free Testosterone; Bioavailable Testosterone. If you don't want to start adding meds, here's a link to some Natural Remedies to boost testosterone:

HEALTHLINE and to lower blood pressure HEALTHLINE

Here's another place to look for boosting your low T naturally:
MusclesZone

But, a word of caution: Always consult your doctor before altering your medications or supplementing them with holistic remedies. Even vitamins can affect the way a prescription med works. Ask about adjusting the current Blood Pressure medication, or finding one which won't have such a severe affect on your ability to get an erection.

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Men have been known to slide into severe depression. If only doctors would recognize it for what it is... The physical pain mounts, then frustration rises as we try anything

- without success - to relieve the pressure in our nuts. 

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It weighs on our minds, and both our physical and mental health suffers. 

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There's an old saying: "If I don't know what's wrong, I can't fix it." Guys, if your doctor doesn't ask about your boner quality, speak up!

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There is no need to suffer. Personally, my ability to get a hard-on (at least strong enough for me to jack off) is too important to let a little bit of embarrassment stop me from seeking help.

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Readers, do you have any other suggestions?