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Reduced sexual desire during periods of high stress
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Anxiety related specifically to sexual performance
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Loss of confidence following intimacy difficulties
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Relationship-related stress impacting close intimacy
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Emotional distress from sexual or reproductive concerns
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Stress associated with fertility or difficulty conceiving
Concerns can form a cycle—for example, an initial episode of erectile difficulty may cause performance anxiety, increasing worry during future intimacy.