Q&A Forum - September 2004

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A. There are a number of prescription drugs that have the side-effect on the male of a difficulty in obtaining or keeping an erection. Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids can cause impotence in men. Taking steroids can actually cause an increase in sexual function in the early stages but with prolonged use the man begins to feel less sexual desire and will have difficulty maintaining an erection. The problem with such drugs is that they have other harmful side-effects on the body, some of which are very serious. So I would highly caution against the use of such drugs unless he is prescribed them by his Doctor for the treatment of other conditions.

Some anti-depressant drugs have also been known to cause impotence in men but this is due to a lack of interest. There would be no thrill for you and no humiliation羞辱 — shame given on purpose for him if he became totally uninterested in sex. It sounds like you want him to be excited but unable to perform.