I'm 38, In Great Shape, and Had Erectile Dysfunction
Why waiting until you're 50 is a mistake — my 8-month Boostaro recovery from startup stress and lifestyle ED
About the Author
Marcus T. — 38-year-old Software Developer from Seattle, Washington
I'm writing this because erectile dysfunction at 38 feels like a dirty secret. Everyone assumes ED is an "old man problem" — something that happens in your 60s or 70s, not your late 30s.
But here I was: 38 years old, running marathons, eating reasonably well, and unable to maintain an erection. The shame was crushing. The confusion was worse.
This is my story of catching ED early, fixing it with Boostaro, and why younger men need to stop thinking this can't happen to them.
Background: Age 38 • Software Developer at tech startup • Marathon runner • Single, active on dating apps • ED started age 36 • Began Boostaro: May 2025 • Currently 8 months in • Erectile function restored to 8/10
The "Old Man Problem" That Hit Me at 36
March 2024. I was 36, three months into dating someone I really liked, and we'd decided to take things physical.
And nothing happened. Literally nothing.
I blamed it on nerves. New partner anxiety. Too much to drink at dinner. The typical excuses we tell ourselves to avoid confronting reality.
But Then It Kept Happening
Over the next 6 months, the pattern became undeniable:
- Second incident: Two weeks later. Blamed work stress.
- Third incident: One month later with same partner. She was understanding, but I could see the hurt.
- Fourth incident: Different partner, same result. Stopped blaming circumstances. Started blaming myself.
By September 2024 (age 37), I'd essentially stopped dating. The anticipatory anxiety was unbearable. Every time a date went well, I'd panic thinking about what came next.
⚠️ The Young Man's ED Stigma
Here's what made it worse: Nobody talks about ED in your 30s.
All the articles, all the commercials, all the discussions — they focus on men 50+. When you're 36 or 38 dealing with this, you feel:
- Isolated — "I'm too young for this to be happening"
- Defective — "Something must be seriously wrong with me"
- Embarrassed — "I can't tell anyone, they'll think I'm pathetic"
- Confused — "I'm in good shape, what's the problem?"
How It Happened: The Perfect Storm
Looking back, my ED wasn't random. It was the result of multiple factors colliding:
1. Startup Culture = Chronic Stress
I was (and still am) a software developer at a Seattle tech startup. Our typical week:
- 70-80 hour work weeks
- Constant crunch deadlines
- High caffeine intake (4-5 cups/day)
- Poor sleep (5-6 hours nightly)
- Weekend work was normalized
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which suppresses testosterone and constricts blood vessels. I was living in permanent fight-or-flight mode.
2. Sedentary All Day, Then Overcompensating
I sat at a desk coding for 10-12 hours daily, then tried to "make up for it" with intense marathon training. This combination:
- Poor circulation from sitting
- Overtraining stress on the body
- No moderation or balance
3. The Porn Factor (Let's Be Honest)
I'll admit something uncomfortable: I'd been using porn regularly since my 20s. By my mid-30s, it was nearly daily.
Research shows excessive porn can:
- Desensitize arousal responses
- Create unrealistic expectations
- Make real intimacy less stimulating
- Contribute to performance anxiety
Was this THE cause of my ED? No. But it was a contributing factor I had to address.
4. Diet Wasn't As Good As I Thought
I thought I ate "healthy" because I avoided fast food. But my reality:
- High processed food intake (convenient for busy lifestyle)
- Low vegetable consumption
- Irregular meal timing
- Energy drinks and excessive caffeine
The Result: Vascular Dysfunction at 36
All these factors combined to damage my vascular health. ED isn't about your equipment being "broken" — it's about blood flow. My lifestyle was strangling the blood vessels needed for healthy erectile function.
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Why I Chose Boostaro Over Prescriptions
In January 2025 (age 37), I finally admitted I needed help. But I had specific requirements:
Why NOT Prescriptions
- Too young to commit to lifetime dependency: I didn't want to be taking Viagra at 40, 50, 60. I wanted to fix the underlying problem.
- Planning kills spontaneity: "Let me take a pill 30 minutes before sex" isn't compatible with modern dating.
- Cost: No insurance coverage for ED at my age. $40-60 per pill wasn't sustainable.
- Stigma: Didn't want to explain ED prescriptions to pharmacists or partners in my 30s.
Why Boostaro Made Sense
After 6 weeks of research (I'm an engineer, I obsess over data), Boostaro stood out:
- Addresses root cause: Supports vascular health, not just symptoms
- L-Citrulline at clinical dose: 1,500mg (studies show this amount works)
- Natural approach: Aligned with my preference for lifestyle-first solutions
- Daily support: Builds baseline rather than event-based dosing
- Cost-effective: $1.63/day with 3-bottle package
- Prevention angle: Catching vascular problems early prevents worse issues later
On May 1, 2025, I ordered the 3-bottle package.
The 8-Month Journey: May 2025 - January 2026
Month 1: Starting Protocol (May 2025)
Weeks 1-4
What I started:
- Boostaro: 2 capsules every morning with protein shake
- Reduced caffeine: 4-5 cups → 2 cups daily
- Improved sleep: Targeting 7 hours minimum
- Cut out porn completely (cold turkey)
- No dating attempts (removing pressure)
Week 2-3 changes: More consistent energy in afternoon. Usually crashed at 2-3pm, but that disappeared. Morning erections started returning (hadn't had them regularly in over a year).
Week 4: First morning where I woke up with a full erection. Hadn't experienced that in 18+ months. Huge psychological boost.
Erectile function: 2/10 → 3/10 (slight improvement)
Month 2: Momentum Builds (June 2025)
Weeks 5-8
Physical changes accelerating:
- Morning erections: Now 4-5x per week
- Energy levels: Noticeably higher
- Better sleep quality
- Running times improving (better oxygen delivery)
The first test (Week 7): Started talking to someone on Hinge. After 3 dates, she invited me over. I was terrified but decided to try.
Result: Achieved 6/10 erection. Not perfect, but functional. Lasted about 8 minutes before finishing. First successful intimacy in over a year.
Her reaction: "You seemed a bit nervous, but that was great!" The anxiety hadn't been obvious to her, even though it felt overwhelming to me.
Erectile function: 3/10 → 6/10
Month 3-4: Consistency Emerging (July-August 2025)
Weeks 9-16
Dating life resuming: Now confident enough to date regularly. Went on 8 dates across these two months with 3 different people.
Intimate experiences: 5 attempts total
- Successes: 4 out of 5 (80% success rate)
- Quality: Averaging 7/10 firmness
- Duration: 10-15 minutes
The one "failure": After a particularly stressful work week (big product launch), I couldn't maintain an erection with someone new. But here's the difference from before: I didn't spiral into shame. "Off night," I said. We tried again 3 days later successfully.
Lifestyle improvements syncing:
- Sleep: Consistently hitting 7-8 hours
- Caffeine: Down to 1-2 cups/day
- Diet: Adding more vegetables, less processed food
- Porn: Still abstaining (70 days porn-free)
Erectile function: 6/10 → 7/10
Month 5-8: Stable & Confident (Sept 2025 - January 2026)
Weeks 17-32
Current relationship status: Started exclusively dating someone in October (we've now been together 3 months).
Sexual health stats (past 4 months):
- Intimate occasions: ~40 times
- Success rate: 85-90%
- Quality: Consistent 7-8/10
- Morning erections: 6-7x per week
What "success" looks like now: It's not perfection. Some days are 6/10, some are 9/10. But the baseline is solid, and occasional "off" experiences don't define me anymore.
Unexpected benefits:
- Better work focus: Not constantly ruminating about ED
- Running PRs: Improved blood flow = better oxygen delivery = faster times
- Confidence spillover: Feeling capable in one area boosted confidence everywhere
Current erectile function: 8/10
✅ 8-Month Transformation (May 2025 - January 2026)
2/10 → 8/10
Erectile Quality
20% → 85%
Success Rate
1-2x → 6-7x
Morning Erections/Week
4/10 → 9/10
Confidence Level
Total Investment: $392 over 8 months ($49/month) = $1.63/day
What Worked: The Complete Approach
Boostaro wasn't magic on its own. Here's what actually worked:
1. Boostaro (Physical Foundation)
Provided the vascular support my body needed. L-Citrulline improved blood flow, giving me the physical capability when anxiety was managed.
2. Lifestyle Changes (Synergy)
- Better sleep: 5-6 hours → 7-8 hours nightly
- Reduced caffeine: 4-5 cups → 1-2 cups daily
- Diet improvements: More vegetables, less processed food
- Porn abstinence: Breaking the desensitization cycle
- Work boundaries: Limited work to 50-55 hours/week instead of 80
3. Mental Shifts
- Stopped catastrophizing one "off" experience
- Communicated with partners about anxiety when it arose
- Focused on connection rather than performance
The key insight: Boostaro gave me the physical baseline. Lifestyle changes supported it. Mental shifts allowed me to actually use it.
For Other Young Men: What I Wish I'd Known
1. You're Not Alone
ED under 40 is WAY more common than anyone talks about. Studies show:
- 26% of men under 40 experience ED
- Rates are increasing in younger demographics
- Stress, lifestyle, and porn are major contributors
2. It's Not "All In Your Head"
Yes, anxiety played a role for me. But the vascular component was real. Addressing both simultaneously was crucial.
3. Catching It Early Matters
Vascular damage is progressive. Fixing it at 36-38 prevents worse problems at 46-48. I'm investing in my future sexual health NOW.
4. Natural Solutions Work (When Done Right)
Boostaro worked because:
- Clinical dosages of proven ingredients
- Addressed root cause (vascular health)
- Combined with lifestyle optimization
- Given adequate time (12-16 weeks for full benefits)
5. Don't Wait Until You're "Old Enough"
I wasted 2 years thinking I was too young to have this problem. Those were 2 years of dating anxiety, confidence erosion, and missed connections.
💡 My Advice for Men in Their 30s
- Don't ignore early signs — Catching it early prevents permanent damage
- Address lifestyle factors — Stress, sleep, diet, porn all matter
- Try natural support first — Boostaro worked for me; prescriptions can wait
- Give it time — Vascular improvements take 8-12 weeks
- Communicate with partners — Honesty reduces pressure dramatically
- Track progress — Small improvements matter
Current Status: 38 Years Old, 8 Months In
Erectile function: Consistent 7-8/10, occasionally 9/10 on particularly good days
Relationship: In a happy, healthy relationship with regular intimacy (2-3x per week)
Confidence: Completely restored. ED no longer defines my sense of self.
Still taking Boostaro? Yes, daily. It's part of my routine like my morning protein shake. The benefits are worth the $1.63/day.
Lifestyle maintained: Better sleep, lower stress, healthier diet, porn-free (now 8 months), work-life boundaries
Would I Recommend Boostaro to Other Young Guys?
Absolutely, with these caveats:
- It's not instant: Took me 4-6 weeks to see real results
- Lifestyle matters: Boostaro + terrible habits = minimal results
- Address the mental component too: Anxiety doesn't vanish just because blood flow improves
- Consistency is crucial: Daily use, not "as needed"
My rating: 9/10
- Effectiveness: 9/10
- Value: 10/10 (cheaper than dating failures)
- Safety: 10/10 (zero side effects)
- Convenience: 10/10 (daily capsules, no planning)
- Timeline: 7/10 (wish it worked faster)
Don't Waste Your 30s Like I Almost Did
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