Question:
Hypnosis to fight against erectile dysfunction?
Wondering how much hypnosis can help. Anyone tried audio files for autohypnosis to work against ED ? And which worked ?
45 years old and experiencing progressive loss of my strength, while my desire keeps strong though.
Answer:
Before you even consider hypnotherapy, get your GP to check you out and make sure it’s not a physical issue.
Once that has been ruled out, yes, there is a great deal that can be done with hypnotherapy to remedy this problem, and several different approaches that can be employed too. Although there are people who specialise in sexual issues, pretty much any well-trained professional hypnotherapist will be able to work with all but the most extreme cases.
The issue here is the ‘autohypnosis files’ recorded sessions are hetero-hypnosis not self-hypnosis (or autohypnosis as you call it), but the thing to remember is they are the worst form of hypnosis. They are often all many people need, so please don’t think I’m saying they are useless. But due to their form, they are lesser than a live session that has live feedback and can pivot and adjust where needed. Give them a go, but if you aren’t getting the results you’d like, don’t just write off all of hypnotherapy, book a live session with a well trained professional instead.
So, to sum up, yes, hypnotherapy can help, but get checked for physical issues first.
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