Losing sensitivity with sildenafil (Viagra)

[B4bcock]

I routinely take a small (25mg) dose of sildenafil 30 to 60 minutes before a punt and usually it works well.  On some occasions, however, I get rock hard but lose nearly all sensitivity during penetration and find it impossible to cum, having to resort to quite vigorous masturbation to eventually get over the line.  I know this is quite a common occurence with sildenafil, but I'm wondering if any others who have had similar experiences have identified what may cause it or know any signals which might indicate it is likely to occur.  Or is it just totally random and unpredictable?

[centry]

I routinely take a small (25mg) dose of sildenafil 30 to 60 minutes before a punt and usually it works well.  On some occasions, however, I get rock hard but lose nearly all sensitivity during penetration and find it impossible to cum, having to resort to quite vigorous masturbation to eventually get over the line.  I know this is quite a common occurence with sildenafil, but I'm wondering if any others who have had similar experiences have identified what may cause it or know any signals which might indicate it is likely to occur.  Or is it just totally random and unpredictable?

Are you sure it's the sildenafil? It sounds like you're suffering from death-grip-syndrome.
Do you often masturbate? That can desensitise you even further.

[B4bcock]

Are you sure it's the sildenafil? It sounds like you're suffering from death-grip-syndrome.
Do you often masturbate? That can desensitise you even further.

Definitely not death grip.  I had that coupled with erectile dysfunction due to porn addiction about three years ago and sorted it out with a period of nofap.  I now take care to limit my exposure to porn and also vary masturbation techniques (toys etc) to avoid those problems.

[centry]

Definitely not death grip.  I had that coupled with erectile dysfunction due to porn addiction about three years ago and sorted it out with a period of nofap.  I now take care to limit my exposure to porn and also vary masturbation techniques (toys etc) to avoid those problems.

Have you tried switching to Tadalafil?

[lillythesavage]

I routinely take a small (25mg) dose of sildenafil 30 to 60 minutes before a punt and usually it works well.  On some occasions, however, I get rock hard but lose nearly all sensitivity during penetration and find it impossible to cum, having to resort to quite vigorous masturbation to eventually get over the line.  I know this is quite a common occurence with sildenafil, but I'm wondering if any others who have had similar experiences have identified what may cause it or know any signals which might indicate it is likely to occur.  Or is it just totally random and unpredictable?

Could it be the small dose? I only suggest this as I never thought about smaller doses and always take 100mg, no loss of feeling at all and no problem during penetration, have noticed that they can suck it for hours though, no matter how good and deep,  no bad thing as far as I am concerned.
Morning glory is always good too.

[Link7]

Not sure why this only happens to you sometimes - but for what it's worth, has happened to me every time i've ever taken sildenafil. Can keep it up for hours, but cannot cum. If I eventually cum after - reaaally - trying for ages, I then have zero chance of a second pop. And the bigger the dose, the bigger the problem. So it makes sex boring and I don't take it.

Abstaining instead works ok for me (but then I don't actually have ED - I only used sildenafil recreationally)

[Watts.E.Dunn]

Yep happens here, Getting on a bit now late sixties 100 mg does get it hard enough for around a reasonable time but the sensation  with a condom is almost non existent and it has to be relived by hand.

Be nice to have a GF who i can do BB with i suspect that may work, but not a lot of use for punting though;(

Aiming to try Cilas when i get aroundtuit!..

[Yankee41]

Not sure why this only happens to you sometimes - but for what it's worth, has happened to me every time i've ever taken sildenafil. Can keep it up for hours, but cannot cum. If I eventually cum after - reaaally - trying for ages, I then have zero chance of a second pop. And the bigger the dose, the bigger the problem. So it makes sex boring and I don't take it.

Abstaining instead works ok for me (but then I don't actually have ED - I only used sildenafil recreationally)

Exactly the same effects for me.

[youngandfun]

Are you sure it's the sildenafil? It sounds like you're suffering from death-grip-syndrome.
Do you often masturbate? That can desensitise you even further.

I had a similar experience yesterday couldn’t cum but it’s happened 2 other times.
Considered its def grip syndrome, do you think if I go without masturbating for a long period it will naturally reset?

[Doc Holliday]

Not sure why this only happens to you sometimes - but for what it's worth, has happened to me every time i've ever taken sildenafil. Can keep it up for hours, but cannot cum. If I eventually cum after - reaaally - trying for ages, I then have zero chance of a second pop. And the bigger the dose, the bigger the problem. So it makes sex boring and I don't take it.

Abstaining instead works ok for me (but then I don't actually have ED - I only used sildenafil recreationally)

I've written about this a number of times in the past. I also had a huge issue with this. It is not something you will find listed in the side effects but 'anecdotally' desensitisation is now a very well established problem. It is however extremely variable from individual to individual and may actually be a benefit rather than a problem for some if they want to last longer?

As others have said, if it does affect you this way it will be worse the higher the dose. I tried it 'recreationally' not really having true ED and couldn't believe how strong and easily obtained the 'steel rod' erections were. However before I started using it I found I had good control. I could last as long as I wished and then 'give in to it' when required or I could decide to come quickly etc. With sildenafil I lost that degree of control, in that I often had to work much harder to achieve the first pop and having quickly regained an erection (or sometimes never losing it post orgasm) a second was virtually impossible. This effect lasted many hours.

I found Tadalafil to be a little better but still not ideal.

I gave up using ED meds as a result. This was over 15 years ago and I have never looked back. Despite being much older and my erections not being as strong, I can now pop multiple times in a session/day and with good control and which I find more rewarding.

[Duncy]

I routinely take a small (50mg) dose of sildenafil 30 to 60 minutes before a punt and don't normally have any problems popping at all. Although I did with just one girl on 2 occasions I was unable to pop even when masturbating. so thought it must be her as she was very vanilla not seen her since and not had any problems popping with my regular girls.

[alabama1]

Just added a comment to my review on West Midland section. Long story short, I had a shit 15 minute punt but came quick. Puzzled at the time, but having read through this thread I am thinking it may have been because I didn't pop a blue pill on this occasion as it was only 15 minute booking. Coincidence or not ?

[B4bcock]

I had a similar experience yesterday couldn’t cum but it’s happened 2 other times.
Considered its def grip syndrome, do you think if I go without masturbating for a long period it will naturally reset?

Google 'nofap' and you will find lots of forums discussing such issues as death grip.  You should then be able to decide if that is the cause of your problem and take appropriate action.

[B4bcock]

I buy sildenafil in 50mg tablets which I cut in half, considering this to be the lowest practical dose to take.  Does anybody take an even lesser amount and, if so, is it still effective?

[Fac51]

I use it for punting (ain't had a punt for over 13 months mind due to C19  )

Varies for me - some SPs I've seen I've cum in the bag, others via OWO, but others I've had to get myself over the line..

I'm always just a 1 pop man sadly ...and was before I started using the blue pill...

[patulea]

I usually have this problem during a 1 hour punt when attempting a second round. It's quite easy to get a second erection but the sex is boring and it's difficult to cum.  I've noticed that it's more of problem when I'm tired, it's a late night session or if I punt after I've been to the gym/running.

I tried something different recently, had a 30 min punt with a regular and then another 30 min punt with a different girl an hour later. Sensitivity in the second punt was almost as good as normal and it wasn't difficult to cum. This was late morning/ early afternoon and I was well hydrated and full of energy.

[Thephoenix]

I think age can be a factor.
For me, it's been a natural and gradual progression from the young trigger happy days of youth to the 'it now takes me all night to do what I used to do all night', of old age.

Sildenafil is a factor for me.
I have to take 100mg to get a decent erection, but then I do find it more difficult (sometimes impossible) to climax.
Condoms have long been out of the question.
Avoiding wanking for a week or two before a punt helps.
Ah well, Hey ho!...... That's life.

[Watts.E.Dunn]

I think age can be a factor.
For me, it's been a natural and gradual progression from the young trigger happy days of youth to the 'it now takes me all night to do what I used to do all night', of old age.

Sildenafil is a factor for me.
I have to take 100mg to get a decent erection, but then I do find it more difficult (sometimes impossible) to climax.
Condoms have long been out of the question.
Avoiding wanking for a week or two before a punt helps.
Ah well, Hey ho!...... That's life.

Condoms have long been out of the question.???

Meaning thou can't commeth in the things?.

Been sometime since i did either, just do not feel anything anymore like i used to, but that may well be the 100 mg of Sidnafil;(..

Anyone had any more luck with Cialis at all?...

[holeymoley]

Condoms have long been out of the question.???

Meaning thou can't commeth in the things?.

Been sometime since i did either, just do not feel anything anymore like i used to, but that may well be the 100 mg of Sidnafil;(..

Anyone had any more luck with Cialis at all?...

I’ve used both Ciallis and the generic Taladafil, same issue as reported here is lack of sensitivity ( but not always ? ) Even stranger there seems to be no benefit or difference in increasing the dose from. 10mg to 20mg - just thinking aloud maybe the increase in dose works in a logarithmic fashion ( one for Doc Holiday ? ) However whatever the dose is the effect usually lasts for 2/3 days. The only other possible side affect appears to be an headache on occassions, I just wonder if these drugs are affected by what you have eaten, or whether taken on an empty stomach ?

[Home Alone]

Yes, we're lucky to have 'the Doc' to offer his Opinion - so no pressure, then, Doc!  - on matters like this.

I know that when, after about 10 or 11 years of 4 x Sildenafile a month, they weren't proving as regularly effective as they had been when my GP first told me that my disability qualified me for a NHS prescription of 4 a month, I went back to the surgery where a Trainee GP on placement checked the Formulary and found that 4 x Tadalafil might be more effective for me.

They have been; and for one who's no longer in the first flush of youth, I can report that, when I wake up on the morning after I took a tablet - and benefitted from it the previous day - I do so with a 'semi' on.

I haven't punted on consecutive days since the extremely early days of this pastime 15 or so years ago and I've ni plans to do so at the moment. But it's reassuring to know that, if I did, the SP and I wouldn't have to work too hard to get me sufficiently hard, if you'll excuse me playing with words!

[Doc Holliday]

I’ve used both Ciallis and the generic Taladafil, same issue as reported here is lack of sensitivity ( but not always ? ) Even stranger there seems to be no benefit or difference in increasing the dose from. 10mg to 20mg - just thinking aloud maybe the increase in dose works in a logarithmic fashion ( one for Doc Holiday ? ) However whatever the dose is the effect usually lasts for 2/3 days. The only other possible side affect appears to be an headache on occassions, I just wonder if these drugs are affected by what you have eaten, or whether taken on an empty stomach ?

Cialis/Tadalafil (note spellings  ) is not really affected by stomach contents whereas Viagra (Sildenafil) absorption is very variable by food intake and an empty stomach is preferable.

Tadalafil is of course much longer lasting ie up to 36 hours.

Re dosage ... this is complex but if you are using 'recreationally' you will probably not see much difference between 10 and 20 mg. For every individual there is an optimal dose which will produce maximal effect and increasing dosage beyond that will often have minimal extra beneficial effect (though may lead to increased side effects)

As I posted earlier I found Tadalafil to be better in terms of reduced sensitivity especially after 24 hours when it seemed to produce the most 'natural' feeling erections. Unfortunately I also had quite severe heartburn with Tadalafil which was another reason to stop using ED meds.

It is important to stress that there are huge individual variations in experience with the various ED meds, especially side effects, but there are also some common factors. Not everyone it seems will experience the issue with reduced sensitivity but as this thread demonstrates yet again, this does occur for a significant number of people and in my case was quite severe.

[Jay72]

I suffer from loss of sensitivity with Cialis and so try to limit it to tiny doses. Also my heart rate goes up a little bit and I feel slightly more on edge. Recently stopped used it and found I enjoyed the sex more. I guess at the end of the day you don’t get something for nothing with these pills.

[Lev Gagarin]

Are there any lubes that can be used with condoms to increase sensitivity? I find It impossible to pop twice in an hour using any method.

[centry]

Are there any lubes that can be used with condoms to increase sensitivity? I find It impossible to pop twice in an hour using any method.

I've always brought my own condom, this is typically the best ones in terms of 'feeling'.
Durex Invisible Extra Sensitive : External Link/Members Only

You can use the Japanese ones, Okamoto Condoms, but they're very very small & thin.
They break easier.

[holeymoley]

Cialis/Tadalafil (note spellings  ) is not really affected by stomach contents whereas Viagra (Sildenafil) absorption is very variable by food intake and an empty stomach is preferable.

Tadalafil is of course much longer lasting ie up to 36 hours.

Re dosage ... this is complex but if you are using 'recreationally' you will probably not see much difference between 10 and 20 mg. For every individual there is an optimal dose which will produce maximal effect and increasing dosage beyond that will often have minimal extra beneficial effect (though may lead to increased side effects)

As I posted earlier I found Tadalafil to be better in terms of reduced sensitivity especially after 24 hours when it seemed to produce the most 'natural' feeling erections. Unfortunately I also had quite severe heartburn with Tadalafil which was another reason to stop using ED meds.

It is important to stress that there are huge individual variations in experience with the various ED meds, especially side effects, but there are also some common factors. Not everyone it seems will experience the issue with reduced sensitivity but as this thread demonstrates yet again, this does occur for a significant number of people and in my case was quite severe.

   Thank you Sir for your excellent response, greatly appreciated. Thank you for your correction on my spelling error, I think it’s more a typo. Since you are a medical man, it’s worth a mention that in one eye I have a repaired detached retina, and in the other eye an epi retinal membrane ( I think that’s what it is ) so as I am too vain to wear glasses mistakes inevitably occur.   Best Regards HM

[shyleo]

I have been on citalopram for about 2 years and have had lack of sensitivity even with Cialis.
I stopped taking the Citalopram for a couple of days and the sensitivity has started to return..

[B4bcock]

Since starting this thread, I have had several punts and have tried varying how I take sildenafil prior to each meeting.  It is difficult to draw any hard and fast conclusions (pun intended), but I seem to get fewer issues with loss of sensitivity when I take it quite some time in advance.  I always used to take 25mg half an hour to an hour before, but I seem to get better results taking it two or three hours previously.  Erections are still ok and sensitivity seems better, although I also find a lot can depend on the quality of the SP and how well the punt goes.  Also, as others have posted, moderating masturbation in the build up to the punt usually helps to improve both erections and ability to cum.  As we all know, though, penises do have a mind of their own and sometimes the little fuckers just don’t want to play ball.

[Watts.E.Dunn]

I've always brought my own condom, this is typically the best ones in terms of 'feeling'.
Durex Invisible Extra Sensitive : External Link/Members Only

You can use the Japanese ones, Okamoto Condoms, but they're very very small & thin.
They break easier.

Your link is broken!..

[Watts.E.Dunn]

Since starting this thread, I have had several punts and have tried varying how I take sildenafil prior to each meeting.  It is difficult to draw any hard and fast conclusions (pun intended), but I seem to get fewer issues with loss of sensitivity when I take it quite some time in advance.  I always used to take 25mg half an hour to an hour before, but I seem to get better results taking it two or three hours previously.  Erections are still ok and sensitivity seems better, although I also find a lot can depend on the quality of the SP and how well the punt goes.  Also, as others have posted, moderating masturbation in the build up to the punt usually helps to improve both erections and ability to cum.  As we all know, though, penises do have a mind of their own and sometimes the little fuckers just don’t want to play ball.

Wonder if the amount of PDE5?, or whatever is diminishing at that time or by that time?.

[Purple_Bariquade]

Your link is broken!..

He probably did it on purpose, think what online store begins with A

[Redpunter]

Being in the older bracket and a regular user of Tadalafil I was in the medicine cupboard yesterday prior to my weekly visit to my local Thai massage and came upon several
100 mg Sildenafil tabs which were near the sell by date.
I decided rather than waste them I would take one prior to my appointment, so great massage a boner like a stick of rock but if she had wanked me until now I would not have cum.

[B4bcock]

Being in the older bracket and a regular user of Tadalafil I was in the medicine cupboard yesterday prior to my weekly visit to my local Thai massage and came upon several
100 mg Sildenafil tabs which were near the sell by date.
I decided rather than waste them I would take one prior to my appointment, so great massage a boner like a stick of rock but if she had wanked me until now I would not have cum.

Known as 'false economy', I believe, Redpunter.   

[Redpunter]

Known as 'false economy', I believe, Redpunter.   

  Still enjoyed it even though I didn't blast her a load, think she was confused by the hard boner which normally squirts all over her. Have a couple more left they cant all be firing blanks.