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Your Sexual Health
A healthy sex life is part of a healthy 
lifestyle. When you're having a loving and exciting intimate relationship with your partner, you feel fulfilled and energized. Sex also has physical benefits that help you stay well.
However, there are times when you may feel too exhausted or stressed to maintain a good sexual relationship. There are many factors that contribute to low sex drive including obesity, poor diet and stress.
For normal sexual function we need healthy organs as well as a balanced, working endocrine system producing the necessary hormones.
What if I have an erection that won’t go down?
The medical name for an erection that won't go down is a Priapism. Rather than being a good thing, it can be a nuisance, as it is more likely to happen when you don't have any sexual desire. It can also damage the tissues in the penis, and is usually extremely painful.
It occurs because the blood in the penis that makes it erect cannot escape. It happens because of prolonged sexual desire or as a side effect to some types of medication.
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Also, don’t hide it from your partner. A lot of guys behave like this, and very often the result is that the other person decides that she is being scorned, or that ‘he doesn’t love me any more'.Consult with your Doctor if you feel you are having erection problems
What to do if an erects lasts for three or four hours?
If an erection lasts for three or four hours or more, it is likely to be a Priapism and you should get urgent medical attention. Visit your local A&E department, or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 who can give you advice on where you can go.
If a Priapism has lasted under 4-6 hours, it can usually be treated with decongestant medicines by a doctor.
However, if you have had an erection for longer than six hours, a Doctor will usually need to release blood from the penis using a needle and syringe. The Doctor will also try to find out the cause of your Priapism and treat you for this if necessary. In some cases, surgery may be required to avoid causing permanent damage to the penis.