 [ Symptoms ] i can not maintain an erection at the time me and my partner are about to have sex what could be the problem  i am still able to orgasm  i just can not maintain an erection without continued stimulation as soon as we are about to have sex i lose my erection [ Disease ] i have also had the same problem of pain when swallowing food i have drunk hot tea with honey no milk and that helps with the pain drink often as needed and the pain will subside honey acts like an antibiotic and has natural healing powers unlike over the counter medications