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6. Erectile Dysfunction

Research indicates that 10 to 20% of all cases of erectile dysfunction stem from psychological factors like anxiety, depression, and stress. Neurologists explain that the parasympathetic nervous system is an essential part of arousal. Stress causes the body to operate from the sympathetic nervous system and limits the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system.

If a person with ED manages to maintain an erection, stress can also accelerate the transition from parasympathetic to sympathetic, causing premature ejaculation.

Man sad after arguing with his girlfriend in the bed tommaso79 / Getty Images

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