Hard Facts About Erectile Dysfunction

The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men is very high. It is a growing problem and the risk only increases with age. In fact, a 2018 review estimated that ED affected about one-third of men. A 2019 review confirmed that the global prevalence of ED ranged between 3% and 76.5%. Although ED increases with age, young men can experience this condition, which affects about 26% of men under the age of 40. Occasionally experiencing erection problems is not a cause for concern, but if you are at all concerned about the quality or duration of erections, you should speak to a doctor. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, high blood pressure and other health conditions can interfere with ejaculation and reduce sexual desire. At the same time, ED is a complex process that involves the brain, emotions, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. For this reason, there is a mental aspect at play, and it may require nourishment if you want to arrive at the solution. 

What Really Happens With ED?

After interviewing hundreds of men and practitioners, it has been uncovered that many men are completely oblivious to what happens inside of their bodies when experiencing ED. One huge mistake being made by most men today is not acknowledging a potential problem with ED, and placing blame where it does not belong. Additionally, most men are unaware of their silent health problems, including low testosterone and a number of other ailments. 

Instead, it’s possible for a man to consider, “She just doesn’t turn me on anymore,” or, “I love her but for some reason I can’t reach an orgasm with her.” For many men, looking outside the self and in the direction of his partner is a very common way to rationalize ED. This brings to mind that old adage of the blame game and finger pointing. Remember, when pointing a finger at someone else, you still have three fingers pointing back at you. Take this into account and you may arrive at a solution more quickly. 

Prevalence Of ED

Facing the hard reality can be difficult when it comes to a man’s inability to perform sexually and please his woman. On the other hand, a consequence of ignoring the issue can lead to more devastating problems in your overall health, sexual functionality, and romantic relationship. 

According to several surveys with couples, there is an uglier side of ED that often leaves the man feeling less than a complete man. For women, lackluster sex delivers a crushing blow to her level of self-worth, confidence, and attractiveness once she realizes her most expensive lingerie, sexiest dance, or erotic foreplay will not change his response to her. What’s even more interesting is the attempts to spare embarrassment. Both men and women in relationships make huge attempts to keep ED a secret. Men may not want to admit that there is a problem going on, and women may not want to reveal that their feelings are hurt, or that they feel undesired.

ED Is Not Only An Older Man’s Problem

Believe it or not, ED is not only a problem for men over the age of 55. Today, 1 in 5 men both under and over the age of 55 report having difficulty getting and keeping an erection long enough to bring his partner or himself to orgasm. “But I love sex,” you may say, but do you know that many men confuse having a healthy sex drive (desires) with what ED really is? With ED, you can have a sex drive that’s in overdrive and still have serious trouble shifting into gear because your body will not respond to your desires. 

Don’t ignore the signs and symptoms of this condition. Take control of your health to prevent the problem from worsening. You don’t have to feel embarrassed because ED is a very common problem, as we’ve explained in this article. Don’t play the blame game; rather, look to your own health to see if there are any health issues you need to address.