I take a quarter Lev, (recommended by my Physician) going in, but occasionally I go without (like walking down the street in Bangkok and getting an offer I couldn't refuse, and forgot all about meds). The woman was so beautiful, I had no problem whatsoever. I think of the pill as insurance, but as I get more in the groove of this sport, I think it is not necessary, even at my age, (I'm collecting OAS and CPP ... pooning money who woulda thunk LOL)
I come from a different era than the young bucks chiming in here. If there is not a sense of mystery and wonder at the whole prospect of what's behind that door, I feel sorry for ya!
For many years bedding women was a random and almost accidental experience. I had no idea how to get the ladies I was attracted to into the sack. In that world, the consequences are a pita. There were years of droughts. The only porn available was Playboy....which is why the thought of bedding Cami intrigues me. In those years, sometimes the urge overwhelmed me and I lied my way into bed with a woman and took the consequences.
That's what's still running around in the back of my head as I enter encounters today. I still feel a touch of fear of the unknown and rejection, and am a little apprehensive about what's going to happen in that room. For me that's healthy. That unpredictability is the adventure. I also have a puff before going in. That keeps me on edge, a little dazed and confused, but also into the erotic. A high percentage of my encounters I consider to be refreshing and delightful. So the whole experience is phantasmagorical, like reliving my teenage fantasy over and over. I've got to hand it to most SP's , they set the tone for what usually results is mutual delight. Good sex is too difficult to be left in the hands of amateurs.
I've also found that repeating does not usually live up to the original encounter for those reasons. (That is not always the case). Some of the mystery comes out of it each time as we both know what to expect. This might be a cure for the young guys. I don't think you need meds. I think it's a failure of the imagination. If you keep venturing out with different ladies, that will be less of a problem. Also, you will be getting more skilled at bedding women, which only comes with experience. Just because you know they're going to get it on with them, doesn't mean you shouldn't create a fantasy for them too.
Pooning is great training ground for becoming a well rounded human comfortable with your own sexuality. Fully acknowledged. I don't feel near so inadequate or nervous around any beautiful woman any more. "You want to go?" "OK I'm ready. Let's tango". Very important stuff. Meds not necessary.
My two bits.