2 Metaphors for impotence

Profound and grievous impotence, whose utmost hope is an impossible recurrence to the primitive state of savagery!

Furthermore, breeding between animals closely allied in parentage is prone to lead to degeneracy, physical weakness, and mental stupidity, while impotence and sterility are frequent concomitants, and none but experienced breeders should attempt so hazardous an experiment.

2 Metaphors for  impotence