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Can anxiety cause erection problems?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are recognized contributors to erectile difficulties. Anxiety can also worsen an existing physical problem, creating a feedback loop in which one difficult experience raises the pressure next time.

What to avoid

Do not assume that an erection problem is psychological simply because it happens with a partner or during a stressful period. Persistent or unexplained symptoms deserve medical evaluation.

See psychological ED and hypnosis for ED for deeper context.