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A relatively new phenomenon people are talking about online is p**rn-induced Erectile dysfunction or PIED. There is more information on that website, but the basic premise is over-usage of p**rn has conditioned many men (particularly younger guys who grew up with the internet) in such a way that various forms of ED occur. The treatment as stated on various websites (all anecdotally) is to just completely stop watching p**rn, and masturbating (until recovered).
I initially didn't want to even worry about something like this that has not been scientifically proven, lacks studies, etc. But, I couldn't help noticing that a lot of odd erectile dysfunction-like symptoms I was having were very similar to the experiences of the reports of PIED.
*NOTE: I have yet to take finasteride, I have been observing my "normal" sexual characteristics to have a better comparison when on the drug, to differentiate any side effects.
It was during these observations that I became worried that I may be suffering from this PIED phenomenon, I have become even more worried to start finasteride, as I might not be able to tell the difference between what may be causing any sort of sides.
Symptoms: Lose erection quickly without stimulation, hard to keep erection while standing, most comfortable position is sitting down or lying down, very rare to have random boners. (Still have morning wood so probably not biological, and I'm only 22)
Here's my main concern: The recovery period from PIED is estimated to be around 2-6 months or possibly longer. Would it then be wise, to wait out this period, and once my PIED is gone, take finasteride? If I go this route, my hair loss will undoubtedly continue to worsen, but it may be worth it if I can go through treatment of finasteride without worries about anything else causing any sexual sides.
Something worth noting: I am not ashamed to admit, I am still a virgin and I have never had any sexual interactions so I don't really know how I would do in a real life situation. Most guys that talk about PIED take notice because they are fine when masturbating to p**rn but get ED when with a real girl. This is something I can not know at the moment.
*What does everyone think about this idea of PIED? Is it baloney? Are these problems fairly normal? Should I take finasteride anyway? Would love to hear some opinions.
A relatively new phenomenon people are talking about online is p**rn-induced Erectile dysfunction or PIED. There is more information on that website, but the basic premise is over-usage of p**rn has conditioned many men (particularly younger guys who grew up with the internet) in such a way that various forms of ED occur. The treatment as stated on various websites (all anecdotally) is to just completely stop watching p**rn, and masturbating (until recovered).
I initially didn't want to even worry about something like this that has not been scientifically proven, lacks studies, etc. But, I couldn't help noticing that a lot of odd erectile dysfunction-like symptoms I was having were very similar to the experiences of the reports of PIED.
*NOTE: I have yet to take finasteride, I have been observing my "normal" sexual characteristics to have a better comparison when on the drug, to differentiate any side effects.
It was during these observations that I became worried that I may be suffering from this PIED phenomenon, I have become even more worried to start finasteride, as I might not be able to tell the difference between what may be causing any sort of sides.
Symptoms: Lose erection quickly without stimulation, hard to keep erection while standing, most comfortable position is sitting down or lying down, very rare to have random boners. (Still have morning wood so probably not biological, and I'm only 22)
Here's my main concern: The recovery period from PIED is estimated to be around 2-6 months or possibly longer. Would it then be wise, to wait out this period, and once my PIED is gone, take finasteride? If I go this route, my hair loss will undoubtedly continue to worsen, but it may be worth it if I can go through treatment of finasteride without worries about anything else causing any sexual sides.
Something worth noting: I am not ashamed to admit, I am still a virgin and I have never had any sexual interactions so I don't really know how I would do in a real life situation. Most guys that talk about PIED take notice because they are fine when masturbating to p**rn but get ED when with a real girl. This is something I can not know at the moment.
*What does everyone think about this idea of PIED? Is it baloney? Are these problems fairly normal? Should I take finasteride anyway? Would love to hear some opinions.
