To successfully become pregnant, regular sexual intercourse must take place during the days when a woman is fertile. If the man has problems achieving an erection and/or ejaculating, this will have a direct effect on the chance of becoming pregnant. Erection difficulties can become a problem, particularly in the later stages of life. In the case of sexual problems, help can be sought from a sexologist and sometimes medications are also prescribed.

Making love “on command” due to the desire to have children often puts added pressure on both partners in their sexual relationship, adding to or creating sexual problems.