Erectile Dysfunction [ED] Questions and Answers

This article arose as a result of discussions I had with a few of my colleagues concerning our sexuality or, more easily put, our sexual lives. Men and women are very concerned about their sex lives and things that affect it. However, sex is hardly discussed openly especially areas where there are misgivings. Absence of open and frank talk about sex and sexual issues between couples is the bane of many relationships. Communication regarding sexual matters is avoided and such communication could have solved the problem had it taken place.

Many relationships had hit the rocks because the woman had suspected her partner of cheating on her and seeing another woman or other women. How did she know? Her partner suddenly started coming home late and each time he returned, he was reeking of alcohol. He would then have his food and go on straight to bed without as much as a glance at his wife talk less of making love to her. On the other hand, the man suddenly realized that his penis had gone limp despite all he did to make it erect. He consulted a few friends who told him his wife must not know about it until he had found a solution to it. He was told to do everything possible to prevent his wife from finding out that he could not perform until he had found a solution to his erectile dysfunction.

Find below, a simple question and answer about erectile dysfunction [ED], to enable you know what it is and how you can resolve it. Erectile dysfunction is treatable if you apply the appropriate treatment. Communicate with your partner about it and together you will find the best cure for your erectile dysfunction.

What is Erectile Dysfunction [ED]?

Erectile Dysfunction or ED, is the inability of males to achieve and maintain an erection long enough to perform mutually satisfactory sexual intercourse with a partner. Erectile Dysfunction is also loosely termed as ‘impotence’. Erectile Dysfunction is not to be confused with impotence which is the inability of the male to achieve an erection. Erectile Dysfunction could be a temporary performance problem where an erection is difficult to maintain or it could be a total inability to have an erection at all. All male impotence is erectile dysfunction but not all erectile dysfunction is impotence.

Why does Erectile Dysfunction [ED] happen?

Erectile Dysfunction is always an embarrassing condition resulting in severe loss of confidence and a restricted social life. There are various factors that can result in ED ranging from psychological factors like stress or performance anxiety, to physiological factors resulting from diseases like Diabetes, High blood Pressure, etc.

How do I know if I have Erectile Dysfunction [ED]?

There are many ways of confirming whether you have ED or not. Discussing with your friends is definitely not a way of finding out if you have erectile dysfunction. A visit to your doctor and a frank conversation with him discussing your symptoms and concerns is the first step towards finding out if you have erectile dysfunction. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor will recommend tests that will need to be done.

What are the tests done to diagnose Erectile Dysfunction?

Tests to diagnose ErectileDysfunction (ED) can include Blood Tests, Ultrasonography, Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT), physical tests to determine Penile nerve function, or Cavernosometry. Other tests as the doctor may determine can be carried out to test erectile dysfunction.

What are the treatments available for Erectile Dysfunction [ED]?

Many treatments are available to ease Erectile Dysfunction. The basic treatment for ED is sex counselling and is enough to cure most erectile dysfunction. However, where sex counselling fails, medication treatment is applied. These include Oral Herbal medication like ProCALIS2go, ProCALISX and ProVIGRAX; Oral Prescription medication like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. Other ED treatments are Penile Injection Therapy, Intraurethral Therapy, Vacuum Therapy and Penile Implant Surgery.

Now that you know what erectile   dysfunction is, help your  partner to conquer it with love and understanding. Your love therapy and concern for his sexual wellbeing might work better than all the sex counselling the professionals will provide. Where all else fails, use herbal medications that do not require prescriptions and do not have any side effects.