posted by tsinfinityonline on Mar 5
There are many expressions for erectile dysfunction, most of which are too rude to be mentioned here. The most common and innocuous being impotence, and even that name alone implies that a man is something less than a man. He is not potent. However, erectile dysfunction is no reflection on a man sense of self, his potency, or his vitality. It is a medical problem that can be faced and treated in several manners.
Most men, unfortunately, will experience some level of erectile dysfunction during the course of their life. For most men, it will be short-lived. Sometimes it is an isolated instance brought on by drug use, too many beers, or simply the wrong partner. For others, erectile dysfunction can be because of stress, anxiety, or other psychological problems. In these cases, erectile dysfunction is nothing to worry about.
Sometimes, though, men will experiences longer periods of time when erectile dysfunction becomes more of a problem. Chronic erectile dysfunction is something that should be treated. Many men will not face up to the fact that they have a problem and will never ask for help. Those who have more confidence and are less shy will address the problem and seek treatment.
Believe it or not, there are some men who have erectile dysfunction who do not seem to mind it. In some cases, they are living a lifestyle that is not conducive to sex (space travel, jail, priesthood), or they simply do not have the time or energy for it. But, in general, most men have a real problem when erectile dysfunction enters their life.
Erectile dysfunction stretches along a spectrum of severity. It can be experience simply as a complete lack of erections, or in some men, as erections that are insufficient. Some men can have erections only for a short time. The word dysfunction simply means that it is not working quite right.
The physiology of the penis is complex. It is filled with tubes and chambers that hold excess blood. This blood is driven to the penis during times of excitement and it is this stored blood that makes the penis become erect. This may sound simple, but there are many reasons why this system refuses to work at times.
Any change in hormones, nerve issues, or problems with the circulation can alter the blood flow to the penis. A nerve may not send the appropriate signal, or the blood may not be able to get there. It is a complex organ and like other complex structures, it can go terribly wrong for a number of reasons.
Add to that the fact that psychology is very much tied into the workings of his penis. If his mind decides not to send blood down there, it will not. The limbic system, which determines when and how a man is stimulated or excited, can backfire on the man and cause erectile dysfunction.
Suffering from ED can be one of the most devastating problems of a man can face, but with erectile dysfunction treatment and persistence, he will most likely return to his healthy functionality.
The author is the owner of a site that provides tips and advice to men with Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
This article on Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and more can be found here.
