Erectile Dysfunction, or ED, is an extremely common condition seen in many men as they begin to age. Over half of all healthy men (approximately 52%) admit to experiencing some degree of sexual "difficulties" as they get older. Most men find talking about sexual issues like erectile dysfunction an awkward thing to do, but they…
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Impotence Facts
Impotence is a sexual dysfunction, also known as erectile dysfunction. It is defined as the inability to develop or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse but can also be the inability to achieve ejaculation. Impotence can affect men of all ages, but the risk of experiencing it increases with age. According to The Merck Manual,…
Read MorePeyronie's Disease Treatments
Peyronie's disease is a very common penile condition in men that can interfere with the afflicted man's sexual life and activity. Basically, Peyronie's disease is the medical term used to describe the situation where a patient's penis is abnormally bent or curved to the point where significant pain is seen during an erection and interferes…
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction Surgery
Often times, vascular reconstructive surgery can be used to improve the blood supply to the penis, and help alleviate erectile dysfunction. The procedure is technically difficult and can often be costly, so it is not often performed, although it is an alternative to medication or other methods of solving erectile dysfunction problems. During vascular reconstructive…
Read MoreIf Your Partner Has Erectile Dysfunction
Has Your Partner Been Diagnosed with Erectile Dysfunction? When your partner is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, it can be an uncomfortable time for you both. You may feel hurt, and think that it is your fault, or think that you are no longer attractive to your partner and that is why he cannot perform. But…
Read MoreTalking With Your Partner about Erectile Dysfunction
Talk With Your Partner About Their Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED), and discussions of it, have become a part of our nation’s media. We see commercials, comedy sketches and news reports detailing the disease. Still, it is often difficult for partners to discuss erectile dysfunction. Even though it may seem difficult, open discussion of the…
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