Realizing that you have erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a devastating thing for any man to have to deal with. However, you do not have to be defined by this ailment. Erectile dysfunction happens to more men than you might think. Your life can continue to go on productively and happily with this issue. ED is not normal and you can do something about it.

Recognize the Condition

When you are struggling with maintaining an erection, you may be confused as to what is happening to you. Attempting sexual activity with your partner can turn into something filled with anxiety and damper any romantic mood. The pain of disappointment can be enough to confuse any man. However, this doesn’t have to define who you are. You need to come to terms with this new issue you are dealing with. You can continue to have a healthy life by creating lifestyle changes that will give you a whole new perspective on life.

Erectile Dysfunction is More Common than you Think

You shouldn’t feel like you are alone when you are dealing with this issue. This is actually a condition that affects more individuals than most would think. At the age of 40, there are approximately 40% of men who have to deal with this condition. By the age of 70, about 70% of individuals will have to deal with this issue. You don’t have to feel like this is a problem that you are dealing with by yourself.

Talk About it with Your Partner

Just like any other issue that you are dealing with in your life, you need to be able to talk about Erectile dysfunction with your partner. This will help you to feel better about the situation and understand that your partner is with you through all of this. It can be very difficult to start the conversation about ED, but it is the first step to taking action. Open communication is key – the two of you will be able to discuss your different options together and decide what is the best course of action to take. You will be much more at ease once confusion, embarrassment and anxiety are thrown off the table. This isn’t the end. It can be a new beginning.

Understanding erectile dysfunction fully will give you the ability to come to terms with this issue and move forward. Millions of men have had to deal with erectile dysfunction and have still lived happy and productive lives. The future is bright. Keep learning about erectile dysfunction and the battle will only get easier.

What We Can Help with Erectile Dysfunction

If you’re ready to take action and liven up bedroom fun again, our clinic offers a non-pharmacological and non-invasive cure for ED.

We use a low energy shock wave technology, which stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the penis to allow for natural erections to occur without the use of pills, injections, pumps or surgery!

15 things that you might not know about the condition

• It is estimated that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 suffer from erectile dysfunction to some degree. This includes 5pc of 40-year-old men and 15pc-25pc of 65-year-old men who suffer the condition on a long term basis.
• Although not exactly defined, failure to achieve an erection more than 50pc of the time is generally considered by medical professionals to constitute erectile dysfunction.
• Erectile dysfunction can be caused by a number of issues, including: hormonal imbalance, a restriction in the flow of blood to your penis, conditions affecting your nervous system, and psychological causes such as depression and anxiety.
• The condition is also seen as a regular early warning sign of underlying medical issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
• A traditional test to see whether erectile dysfunction is caused by physical or psychological issues is to attach a ring of postage stamps around the base of your penis when going to bed. If the ring is broken in the morning, it suggestions your penis is functioning during the night (men get a number of erections while asleep), pointing to psychological issues. However, the test is not fail safe and any man experiencing problems should speak to a medical professional.
• Taking certain medicines can cause erectile dysfunction. These include: diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure), antidepressants (used to treat depression), corticosteroids (an anti-inflammatory medication that contains steroids), and antihistamines (used to treat allergies such as hay fever).
• Japan has the highest incidence of self-reported erectile dysfunction in the world, followed by China and the US.
• Men with diabetes are particularly susceptible to suffering from erectile dysfunction. They tend to suffer from problems 10 to 15 years earlier than other men, and have an increased likelihood of encountering the condition later in life.
• Men with bad teeth are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Several studies have linked periodontal disease or chronic gum disease with the condition. It is thought that bacteria from poor dental hygiene can enter the blood flow and damage blood vessels, potentially impairing blood flow to the penis.
• The global erectile dysfunction drugs market was worth $4.3 billion in 2012. Viagra, a brand of the compound sildenafil, accounted for 45pc of that market. However, the company who manufacture Viagra lost the patent for its European distribution in 2013, which means more competitors are expected to enter the market, potentially putting an end to Viagra’s dominance.
• Viagra is typically used to treat erectile dysfunction
• 48pc of men who take Viagra report suffering at least one side effect. These include: visual disturbances (experienced by 3pc of men), headaches (23pc), and an upset stomach (12pc). However, only 1pc of men in initial medical trials dropped out – the same proportion as those who took placebos.
• Recreational use of erectile dysfunction drugs to achieve and maintain better erections than normal is believed to lead to dependency issues and raise the risk of suffering from psychogenic erectile dysfunction.
• Male porn actors often use erectile dysfunction drugs to perform on set. According to Danny Wylde, who retired from porn after being warned that the drugs were doing potentially incurable damage to his penis, “most people take them every scene. “I’m aware of two male performers who I actually believe don’t take them,”
• Despite the old wives’s tales, there is no medical link between erectile dysfunction and excessive masturbation. However, high frequency porn use has been shown to have a psychological effect, potentially decreasingly a man’s ability to achieve erections when with a real-life partner.