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Nocturnal, or tumescent, erections at night are for the health of the penis and are not due to sexual desire or libido. You can get these and still have problems during the day. While I am not familiar enough with the role of cortisol, I can tell you that anxiety and negative self talk, fatigue, and interpersonal issues can sabotage daytime erections. Think about it. At night you are not thinking, judging, or evaluating so you are relaxed and erections can happen. Also, if you have a partner then she or he plays a role in arousing you. If the relationship is good, then you work together to arouse each other. If the desire and the erections you are talking about are not from a partner but fantasy then it is not going to happen as much, as masturbation can get old and stale. A big part of sex is the element of mystery and surprise that you get from a partner that creates positive sexual energy and arousal. I have to wonder how many guys who have erection problems are overly focused on getting it up at the expense of the total experience of sex and love making. My guess is that you are fine and it’s a mental thing. Relax, get a good partner, build a relationship and some sexual energy and enjoy your sexuality.


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