A man opens up about his struggles with erectile dysfunction and the impact Viagra has on his relationship with his girlfriend, Clara. He explores the psychological pressure of masculinity and how it influences his choices and anxieties.
Seb struggles to maintain an erection and feel manly, while Clara worries about her appearance – but now they’re going back to basicsLast autumn, my girlfriend, Clara, discovered a packet of Viagra in my washbag. I hadn’t told her I was taking the pills, and she was devastated – it made her question whether I’m really attracted to her. But that’s not the issue at all. Clara is the most beautiful and intellectually curious person I’ve ever known.
My performance without the pills does fluctuate a bit, but I’m slowly but surely learning to accept that Since Clara discovered the Viagra, I’ve stopped taking it. I know it sounds naive but I just hadn’t imagined how much it would hurt her. My performance without the pills does fluctuate a bit, but I’m slowly but surely learning to accept that. It helps that I feel I can be completely myself around Clara. It is getting easier for me to be playful and silly, and let go of the manly mask.If you’re keen to talk to us about your sex lives you can get in touch by filling in the form below.
I have my own insecurities about my appearance and this has triggered them – I thought I was putting Seb off because my shape isn’t sexy enough
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