Myths About Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction
Impotence Will Destroy a Marriage, and Other ED Myths
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition wherein the male has difficulty in sustaining an erection, hence difficulty in having intercourse. This may be caused by health factors such as stress, diabetes, and heart problems. There are those among us who get their facts straight about ED and understand it, by asking a physician and reading relevant material on it. However, there are a few people who totally fear impotence or ED for all the wrong reasons. Here are some myths and the truths behind them.
Marriage Goes Bye-Bye
When a man experiences ED, will this destroy a relationship? It should be understood by many that intimacy is only one factor that determines a long-lasting relationship. Initial reactions by women when her partner has ED include feelings of guilt and blaming herself. The same goes with the man. ED will only be a hindrance to a marriage if both persons do not communicate toward a solution. Marriage experts say that working together to battle ED, now that there are many options for treatment, will actually be a means to strengthen a relationship.
ED Drugs are only for Severe ED
Most of us think that if a man without ED uses a drug like Viagra, it’s not good for his health. A story that once leaked on the internet was about a man in his 30’s who bought Viagra off the black market, even if he wasn’t impotent. He had an erection that lasted for three days, and doctors had to use syringes to drain out the blood from his penis. Creepy as the story may sound, Viagra generally does not pose a risk for younger men, with ED or without. In fact, men below the age of 40 use Viagra as a recreational drug, to help them have prolonged erections, but not necessarily to improve sexual performance.
I’m Aging, so I’m Bound to Get ED
Age is only one common trait shared by men experiencing ED, but it is not the main cause of it. Only a small number of men over the age of 70 experience severe ED. In most cases, mild impotence goes with age, not that it isn’t treatable. Again, ED is caused by other things such as alcohol, stress, and other health complications.
If Viagra Didn’t Work, Nothing Will
Viagra was claimed by many to be a wonder drug, but mainly for commercial reasons. It is only one of hundreds of ED treatments available. Men who use Viagra for the first time and got no results usually have the notion that it will never work. In some cases, Viagra needs to be taken more than once before it works right. There are dosages that physicians recommend depending on the current health state of the patient. Aside form that, Viagra can be taken after a meal, and preferable an hour to half an hour before sex. An erection will only occur with stimulation, so don’t expect it to stand up instantly after popping the pill.
One of the first steps in overcoming ED is to understand it. These myths will do nothing to help solve the condition. The right decisions involve consulting a physician and doing a lot of reading on the matter. There are books and information resources available online, and they really are a big help in knowing ED well.
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