Erectile dysfunction or male impotency is generally described as a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Therefore, impotency do not include the lack of libido, inability to ejaculate, inability to achieve an orgasm or the loss of "manhood".
Many men suffering from this malady are searching for answers and solutions to solve their problem. The trouble is that there are so many misinformation and myths surrounding this subject which are borne out of ignorance but yet still influence our sexual culture which serves no useful purpose at all.
It may surprise you, but it is a fact that most men over the age of 30 would have experienced some form of erectile dysfunction at least once in their lifetime. It is estimated that more than 160 million men all over the world suffer from some form of impotency. In fact, there are reports to suggest this figure could be even more than 300 million. The wide contrast in the figures boils down to the fact that many men are understandably embarrassed about their "lack of manhood" and are not seeking treatment.
One common myth is that impotency is all in the mind. The fact is that less than 20% of erectile dysfunction patients have a primary psychological cause for his predicament. However, it is known that many men with impotency problem have an underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, heart diseases, high blood pressure or even prostate cancer. Stress, anxiety, depression and lack of self-esteem are often only the secondary psychological factors that occur if the erectile dysfunction remains untreated.
Some people believe that impotency is a natural part of the aging process. Yes, although it is true that the chances of experiencing erectile dysfunction increases with age, this is largely due to the increased of medical physical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart diseases. To make matter worse, many medications prescribed for these physical conditions can lead to erectile dysfunction as its side effect.
Another misinformation is that there is no cure for erectile dysfunction. Although it is true that medical science have yet to come up with a permanent cure for impotency, there are quite a few ways to treat it effectively albeit temporarily. Oral medications such as Viagra have revolutionized the treatment of impotency and there are traditional herbs and pills which have been used for centuries to treat this problem with many success stories.
Contrary to popular belief, male sexual dysfunction may sometimes not be the domain of the man alone. This is because both partners in a relationship can experience problems when impotency remains untreated. Very often, the failure to communicate and the denial that the problem exists can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, and lack of self-esteem and even a breakdown of the relationship for both parties. The tendency to avoid sexual contact between couples can often leave the partner feeling unloved and unwanted.
The general consensus in most societies is that men instinctively know how to have sex. Then strangely, why is it that clinical studies confirm that impotency can result from the lack of knowledge and ignorance about the "hows" of having pleasurable sex? This goes to show that the misconception is that sex is a simple and straightforward process for men is simply untrue.
The myth that men are always a willing party to sex is again not true and is a terrible misinformation. The commonly held misconception of the "dominant male" has been proven to damage the sexual, physical and psychological well-being of many men.
A Swedish study on sexuality and marriage carried out on 286 couples of varying ages found that men who perceived themselves as the so called "dominant male" were more likely to experience temporary erectile dysfunctions than if sex was requested by their partners.
A healthy relationship should be about equal partnership, good communication and healthy respect for the feelings of both parties. Although it is not uncommon for one partner to want more frequent sexual activities, sexual desires can and do fluctuate between partners at various times.
Thus if you are confused with all the myths and misinformation floating around about erectile dysfunction, just ignore them all and simply pop into your doctor's office for treatment.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.massagebyben.com/articles/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites 