Category: Erectile Dysfunction

Male sexual impotence, sometimes referred to as erectile dysfunction, refers to a man’s inability to sustain an erection during sexual intercourse. Sexual impotence becomes more common as men age, and it is estimated that roughly 30 million men in the United States are affected by some kind of sexual impotence. What causes erectile dysfunction? One […]

Male sexual impotence is often a complex disorder that must be treated with care and sensitivity. Many couples have trouble communicating their anxieties and worries about sexual impotence and how it is affecting their relationship. Research has shown that couples that are open, communicative, and committed to each other are most likely to find satisfactory […]

When it comes to achieving an erection, men may resort to any type of solution in order to get the problem to go away. It can be a shameful and embarrassing issue to face, and for that reason, many choose to keep the subject taboo. That can only cause more trouble, however, and in this […]

When it comes to treating impotence problems, there is one family of medications that has proven to be the most effective method for dealing with the problem. This family of drugs is known as PDE-5 inhibitors, and they work by helping the muscles of the penis and the blood vessels of the penis to relax, […]

There is a new impotence drug that the FDA is moving towards approval. The new drug is called Uprima and it will be used to treat male impotence, otherwise known as erectile dysfunction. This new drug is manufactured by TAP Pharmaceuticals. If the FDA confirms the approval of Uprima, it is expected that this new […]

Perhaps it is no big surprise that male sexual dysfunction is surrounded by myriad myths. At one time, male sexual impotence was surrounded by stigma. It was a shameful and embarrassing health secret that was rarely reveals. Fortunately, times have changed. We know now that different forms of male sexual dysfunction are very common, and […]

When a relationship is confronted with male sexual impotence, both partners experience myriad emotions that may challenge their ability to regain a healthy and satisfying sexual relationship. Men who experience sexual dysfunction are often plagued by feelings of self-doubt and may even experience severe depression as a result of their condition. Women too experience strong […]

Men who experience sexual dysfunction in their lives may be plagued by feelings of frustration and self-doubt. These types of thoughts and feelings are common. Here are five thoughts that men may consider when coming to terms with problems related to sexual dysfunction.
1. “I’m a failure as a man and as a lover if I […]

Male sexual impotence can be a difficult condition to treat for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, impotence is difficult to treat because of an underlying physical condition. However, other times sexual impotence can be difficult to treat because of the sensitive nature of the problem. Interpersonal relationships may suffer because of male sexual impotence in […]

Although the risk for sexual impotence problems do increase as one ages, it is possible to sustain a healthy and active sex life after sixty. Fortunately, many seniors find that they can keep sex alive after sixty, despite the many myths that surround sex and the older adult population. With the advance in recent treatment […]