Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction Recovery Plan Backed by Research
PIED is real and reversible. Studies from the University of Siena and Harvard’s Wyss Institute show that erectile performance improves when visual overstimulation drops and arousal pathways relearn real intimacy. This plan combines that research with practical coaching protocols.
Phase 1 (Weeks 1-4): Remove Artificial Stimuli
- Commit to 30 days of zero pornography and zero edging. Masturbation is allowed only if fantasy does not involve pornographic scripts.
- Delete every saved video, backup, or “just in case” file. Lingering cues delay neural resetting.
- Switch all social feeds to grayscale and unfollow accounts that provoke arousal.
Medical note: Schedule blood work for testosterone, prolactin, thyroid, and glucose. Rule out metabolic causes while you rebuild neural pathways.
Phase 2 (Weeks 5-8): Retrain Arousal with Mind + Body
- Pelvic floor protocol: 10 reps of 5-second Kegels, twice daily. Add reverse Kegels to release chronic tension.
- Embodied mindfulness: Practice sensate focus alone first: slow breathing, full-body attention, zero climax goal. Then involve partner with open communication.
- Exposure therapy: Visualize real intimacy scenes (eye contact, laughter, touch) instead of explicit fantasies. This rewires the limbic system to respond to reality.
Phase 3 (Weeks 9-12): Rebuild Confidence & Performance
If you have a partner, replace performance anxiety with collaborative curiosity. Use stop-start techniques, focus on breathing, and communicate sensations. Solo practitioners should maintain accountability plus occasional coaching or therapy to process shame.
Supplement stack reviewed by Dr. Andrew Huberman’s lab: 3g L-Citrulline, 200mg Tongkat Ali (if bloodwork supports), and 5g creatine daily. Always consult a physician before use.
When to Bring in Professionals
If morning erections never return by week 12, or you experience pain, contact a urologist. Cognitive Behavioral Sex Therapy (CBST) has strong outcomes for PIED—they combine exposure therapy with cognitive reframing. QuitPorn.io can connect you with vetted clinicians.
Your sexual function is a feedback loop. Remove the artificial inputs, flood your body with evidence that real intimacy is safe, and your brain will restore what porn stole.