Insane in the Membrane: What To Do When the Brain Affects the Phallus

I’m only 22 & my penis is not working anymore. Is it really possible that my wheel is still turning but my hamster is dead?

Case #: 549

Concern：

I was psyched to find your site. I’m going nuts because my penis went haywire. I got mad at my doctor because he told me that I am “psychologically impotent.” Is he insane? I’m only 22! Is it really possible that my wheel is still turning but my hamster is dead?

My girlfriend says God is punishing me because I’m a dog and can’t control my impulses for porn. Once, she posted a sign that read: “dog on the premise” to warn her girlfriends of my behavior. So what if I like tail and enjoy a little sniff here and there? It’s just animal instinct, right? And if I’m a dog, what does that makes her?

My question is do you think my brain is the culprit for my softy erection? I’ve been known to have some serious lapses in memory, but a mental meltdown with penile side effects is just crazy. I know that my problem isn’t in my big head, but in my little one.

Discussion：

There’s no need to freak out. The mind is a powerful tool, and when it short-circuits, it can cause the body to malfunction. Your doctor isn’t demented; your problem does seem to be in your head: the one on top of your neck, that is. Excessive masturbation, unrestrained lifestyle and imprudent sexual activities can damage the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems that lead to a depletion of neurotransmitters.

Acetylcholine, serotonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, endorphins and GABA all affect sexual functions, but there’s one neurotransmitter that can make one mad: dopamine. Dopamine plays a central role in modulating sexual behavior. When active in two essential parts of the brain, it contributes to preliminary sex distinction in men, enhances erectile function by acting as a vasodilator, controls ejaculation, and increases the speed and efficiency of the sexual act by making the male more focused on copulation.

Dopamine is responsible for producing oxytocin, a hormone that during sexual arousal and orgasms sees its levels increase in both men and women. Dopamine also inhibits the release of a hormone called prolactin. Prolactin, when found in atypically low or atypically high levels, weakens erections.

By impeding prolactin, the homeostasis of dopamine changes, resulting in an anomaly of the connected activities in the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus that create a jump in prolactin levels. A high concentration of blood prolactin interferes with testicular function and the production of testosterone, which causes a decrease in sperm count. Low testosterone levels also promote erectile dysfunction; causes breast tenderness and augmentation; and produces a decline in sex drive, vitality and muscle mass.

So, yes, it’s all in the head. Opt for a healthier lifestyle, which should include a botanical solution for your erectile dysfunction, a nutritious diet, and a responsible, but gratifying sexual behavior. Eventually, the only crazy thing you will notice is how hard you’ll feel where it matters most. Keep your brain sane and your phallus is sure to go nuts.