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  • Venera
    Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 19

    Is it possible....?

    Hello everyone,
    I was just curious to ask our men's opinions about it.
    The question is, if let's say guy gets hard but after a while can that hardness and the size turn into a normal? In other words, without having any sexual contact with a partner, can his erection (if that's what you call when a guy is aroused) become normal?
    "No doubt we weep for those the heart endears, That is, till deeper griefs congeal our tears." ~ Lord Byron ("Don Juan" Canto II)
  • jns
    Assistant Admin
    • Mar 2010
    • 8398

    Are you asking if a guy would be erect all of the time? Without some sort of physical abnormality? I would say no. Would such an erection survive an ice water bath or being naked outside in freezing weather is another question that could be asked if such is possible.
    I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
    ...
    Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?

    From a speech by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775 at St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia

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    • Venera
      Member
      • Mar 2010
      • 19

      I'm asking, is it possible for a guy to lose his arousal even without any sexual contact? I don't know how to explain or that is to say the state when guy becomes not aroused if he satisfies his need.
      "No doubt we weep for those the heart endears, That is, till deeper griefs congeal our tears." ~ Lord Byron ("Don Juan" Canto II)

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      • jns
        Assistant Admin
        • Mar 2010
        • 8398

        A guy will lose his erection if he is no longer mentally aroused or physically aroused.
        I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
        ...
        Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?

        From a speech by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775 at St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia

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        • Venera
          Member
          • Mar 2010
          • 19

          Originally posted by jns
          A guy will lose his erection if he is no longer mentally aroused or physically aroused.
          Thank you for the answer.
          "No doubt we weep for those the heart endears, That is, till deeper griefs congeal our tears." ~ Lord Byron ("Don Juan" Canto II)

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          • CHANDLERS WISH
            • Mar 2008
            • 22440

            Venera, don't assume that it's your fault if he loses his erection, if you are providing oral or using your hands ,that you are not good enough. As jns, stated, it can be mental, which has nothing at all to do with what you are doing, it could be that he can't focus, or it's great but he's thinking of "sexual contact" and withdraw mentally,to avoid it...
            PUT A LITTLE 'LIKE' IN MY SOUL!

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            • rcoreyus
              Veteran Member
              • Sep 2007
              • 4369

              Men can only stay erect for a limited time - but that time depends on the man.There are some medical conditions that will cause someone to stay erect indefinitely, but they can cause significant injury and require treatment.

              Arousal in men (and probably women) is quite complex. It can be caused by purely mental or purely physical stimulus. It is sometimes possible to be aroused and even orgasm, even if you don't want to. (can happen during rape for example). It is also sometimes possible to not become physically aroused even though you are mentally excited and physically stimulated.

              The whole system of human sexuality doesn't seem to work all that well - suggest waiting for the next version before you purchase.

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