Ask QC: I have too many erections – help!

Dear Ask QC,

I’m 28 years old and seem to be plagued with something I thought I would grow out of – I get multiple involuntary erections throughout the day.

Like most teenage boys I starting getting lots of hard ons at the most inappropriate times, in class, the gym, on the bus to school – you know, all the usual (and embarrassing stuff). But as I have matured into an adult the condition hasn’t seem to ease at all – if anything it’s gotten worse.

I’m an adult now, have been through college and now in the workplace and really this is bugging me as to why I get erections so regularly and even when I’m not aroused by seeing a hot guy. OK for sure, I’m active and fit and have a reasonable good sex life, I don’t consider myself a sex maniac or anything (although I do think about sex quite a bit) – its just that even when I’m not thinking about sex I get hard ons.

When I’ve bucked up the courage to mention this to MD’s they just brush it off and even make jokes about it (lay off the Viagra, thats not a problem its a gift, etc, etc) – this kinda irks me as no one seems to take it seriously. And its not like the sort of thing I feel comfortable with talking to my close friends or family too.

When I get these involuntary erections they can last from anything from a few minutes to an hour or so – I’ve taken to wearing baggy trousers and make sure I always have a bag with me so my bulge doesn’t look too obvious, especially as I travel to work on public transport.

I know there are a few people here who will make fun of me for this – but if there’s anyone who knows anything about this condition or how to reduce it I would really be very grateful – thanks.

Really appreciate any advice for this, Joel.

Hi Joel and thanks for writing in with your question and concerns. Not being a physician of any sort I can’t say whether this is a physchological or a physiological condition (or neither) but some of our readers may know? So, dear QC readers, what tips and advice can you give Joel? Have any of you had this condition as an adult? If you can help Joel in any way, then please share your wisdom and advice with all in the QComments section!
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