The culture of shame and sexual performance

Until the turn of this century, both healthcare providers and patients regarded sexual performance as a difficult topic to discuss, if not downright taboo. An unfortunate culture of shame and discomfort around this subject makes patients less inclined to see a doctor, especially when it is the main reason for the consultation or visit. Unfortunately, […]

Finding a new solution for Erectile Dysfunction

Until very recently, the world had not seen a new solution for Erectile Dysfunction for close to 30 years. The previous century brought us the insight (somewhat by accident) that drugs based on phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PHE5i) can induce erections in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). I had experienced the problem myself for many years […]

Facing up to Erectile Dysfunction

In the past, sexual dysfunction in men was a hidden subject that wouldn’t be discussed with doctors, let alone between friends or partners. It was considered too embarrassing to discuss “out loud”. Luckily, the times have changed, and there has been a big shift over the past twenty years or so that has driven a […]

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in 3 easy lessons

Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse through to orgasm. It is a common condition that can affect men of all ages, but the likelihood of experiencing ED increases with age According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive […]

Everything you need to know about ED treatments

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse all the way through to orgasm. Many men are too embarrassed to talk about this problem, but the truth is that erectile dysfunction treatments have come a long way. Both primary […]

Understanding Antidepressants and Erectile Dysfunction

Feeling depressed, unhappy or miserable is something almost everyone experiences occasionally. However, suppose it becomes a chronic, repetitive and debilitating condition that is interfering with a person’s daily life to the extent that they can’t function properly. In that case, doctors will start treating it differently, as clinical depression. You can read some more about […]

Understanding Diabetes’ Role in Erectile Dysfunction

A recent study conducted by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) in Düsseldorf has found that there is a strong correlation between the incidence of diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED). The main conclusion was that the onset of Type 2 diabetes in men, regardless of their age, should be a trigger for an investigation into erectility […]

How 5 Serious Medical Conditions are Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

5 Health Conditions that have more to do with your penis than you realize. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, diabetes, and sleep apnea might have an effect on ED. Read on to find out more. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a difficult condition for a sexually active man to confront. Not only is […]