Performance dysfunction is commonly thought of as an old man’s problem. While it’s likely more prevalent among those beyond a certain age, many young men are affected by the condition to varying degrees. In one 2013 study, one-quarter of men under 40 met criteria for the diagnosis of performance dysfunction. Older men often suffer poor male organ health and sensual issues due to underlying physical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, which affect the circulatory and nerve systems of the body, inhibiting tumescence. While young men may experience physical health problems that impact performance in the bedroom, often the cause is found elsewhere. Below, young men can learn more about performance dysfunction and some common culprits behind the condition.

What is it?

Performance dysfunction manifests in a few different ways:

- The inability to achieve tumescence

- Tumescence that is too weak for sensual activity

- Tumescence that doesn’t last long enough for sensual activity

Some men may experience one symptom, while others may have several. In some men, symptoms are chronic, whereas for others, they only occur now and then.

Common causes of this condition in the young are:

1) Alcohol: If a man is ready to go most of the time, but not after a few drinks, then alcohol is the likely culprit. Alcohol impacts the body in a number of ways, none of which are conducive to a strong stiffy.

One system affected by alcohol intake is the nervous system. Alcohol depresses nerves’ ability to pick up on sensations. It’s hard to get hard when a guy isn’t sensitive downstairs.

Alcohol also causes blood vessels to open throughout the body. This means that the blood rushing into the male organ to cause tumescence is susceptible to running right back out, leaving a man deflated.

Chronic heavy drinkers may have more consistent symptoms. On top of the above effects, alcohol can, over time, mess with male hormone levels, which are needed in abundance to maintain a healthy sensual drive and performance ability.

2) Psychological issues: Any psychological issue associated with negative feelings, such as anxiety, depression or shame, can hamper a man’s ability to get it up. On a physical level, these conditions can interfere with hormonal balance; an increase in the stress hormone cortisol is correlated with a decrease in male hormone. Also, it’s simply difficult to experience attraction and focus during sensual activity when a man’s mind is distracted by the negative thoughts and feelings associated with his condition.

3) Bad training: Men who self-pleasure frequently are essentially training their male organs to respond to a certain form of stimuli. For most men, this is not a problem. But some men solo play in such a way that their male organs can’t respond sensually in situations with an actual partner, and that’s a problem.

Two main problematic tendencies here are viewing very hardcore adult videos and using a death grip on the male organ. Reliance on any method of self-pleasuring that is not likely to be mimicked in a real-life encounter can cause performance dysfunction when with a partner. If a man has full performance ability on his own but can’t perform with a partner, he should consider whether his self-pleasuring habits may be involved.

4) Relationship problems: Another cause of sensual dysfunction that only manifests with a partner is a problem with the relationship. If there is a lack of trust between partners, or if unresolved issues are looming, it can be difficult to have a healthy intimate life with one another.

Along with addressing all potential culprits of performance dysfunction, young men would do well to take the best care of their male organs possible. This requires proper hygiene and attention to any skin issues that may crop up. The male organ experiences no shortage of friction throughout the day, and men should keep apprised of their skin condition. If dryness is an issue, men can boost both male organ health and confidence by making use of a quality male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). A crème with Shea butter, vitamin E and vitamin C will make the skin smooth, soft and radiant. A man with such a tool is more likely to want to present it and use it with a partner.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.