Captain1117 wrote:Lost Sheep wrote:I am putting a tangential question in this thread. I apologize in advance if it is disruptive.
I refer to the loss of libido in a man immediately after orgasm (and the well-known refractory period). I am wondering if it is at all similar to the loss of libido due to the cancer treatment known as ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy or Testosterone suppression). I was just diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and being presented with treatment options and ADT is one of them. It seems to me that the permanent libido loss with ADT (by by drugs or by orchiectopy), if the same as the refractory loss of sexual desire and enerty, could let me have a preview of what awaits me. Or if it is less than or worse than...
Is the temporary post-coital "slump" a man feels comparable to the libido loss of ADT?
Thank you for considering my question.
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Lost Sheep
Hope you get the best treatment and recover soon.
On your question...I do not have any idea about ADT but the general slump seems to be a combination of the following
The refractory period is the time immediately after orgasm and ejaculation, where a man is either physiologically unable to be erect, psychologically disinterested in sex, or both. It can last from minutes to days and varies person to person.
One theory is that various hormones released during and after orgasm — including oxytocin, prolactin and others — all play specific roles in limiting arousal and preventing erection during the refractory period.
Interestingly, some of these hormones, such as prolactin, are released in greater amounts after sexual intercourse than after masturbation.
But experts aren’t sure why the refractory period is a thing. Still, they are aware that how long this period lasts isn’t related to your testosterone production, performance during sex or potency in general. So, there’s that.
There can be a lot of variables involved in the equation of a refractory timetable, but three that we know for sure are:
Age. According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, younger men may only need a few minutes to recover after sex, while for older guys, it may take as long as 12 to 24 hours.
Cardiovascular health. Erections are all about healthy blood flow. When you feel sexually aroused, your penis becomes erect as blood flows into your corpora cavernosa — the two areas of soft, sponge-like tissue that form the bulk of your penis.
The arousal factor. If you’re in the mood for sex, you might feel ready to go again in relatively little time. However, if you’re tired or just not feeling in the mood, you may take longer to feel ready for round two.
Captain 1117,
Don’t believe everything you read my brother. I’m 11 years older than you and I haven’t had any problems with cumming. I’ve did it 6 times in one day. Lol! It was with it was with 4 different women. I wanted to find out how many times I could do it in one day. It is easy for me to do it with different women but it has to be unprotected sex because of the sensation but you got to know that the women are safe. I had younger saying they wanted to be just like me when they get to my age. Lol! I had one friend that is in his sixties who didn’t have a implant but he was very active also. The important thing is to get away from the erection drugs and work on your endurance. Drink plenty of water lol and eat plenty of pineapples.