physical or emotional?

[buster]

I am completely new to this forum, I hope this is an appropriate topic. I have just become involved with a man that I care very deeply for.
Recently we were sharing an intimate moment, he told me he has trouble maintaining an erection, he also says his penile area is extremely sensitive and he experiences a burning sensation when it is touched. I asked him if he had ever been to a urologist, he told me he has been to many and they have not been able to find anything. He proceeded to tell me that he may have been abused as a child. I have tried to google and have been to many sites but have not been able to find anything like this. Has anyone out there experienced anything like this or has any information? I appreciate any knowledge you can share.

 

[phoster]

doctors arent perfect, and if you dont give them a complete picture, sometimes they arent looking in the right place. since he has been checked, i would lean toward the emotional side of things, but i'm no expert.

 

[roadrunner]

Buster,

My take on this is that it won't get solved by reference to Google. I will simply echo what Phoster asks: Has your partner been entirely honest with his doctors? If not, he should be. There is no shame for the victim of childhood abuse, and every doctor will know that.

It is also possible that a therapist could help, but here again, real honesty is required. It is okay to ask for help when we need it.

Much love,
Larry