Impotence - A Sexual Issue

It's sad thing to accept that Most men will have to face up to the challenge of impotence at least once in their lifetime. Research has shown that almost 10% of men face this problem.

What's essential to these situations is to understand that you're not alone and that help is readily available.

So what is impotence?

Impotence or erectile dysfunction is a common problem, affecting men. It is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection that's hard enough or lasts long enough to complete sexual intercourse or another chosen sexual activity. Thus resulting to an inability of making a baby.

Several causes has been identified with regards to impotency.

Physical Causes
- diabetes
- hardening of the arteries, which can lead to high blood pressure, angina or poor circulation
- kidney disorder
- multiple sclerosis or other neurological diseases
- high cholesterol side effects of prescribed drugs
- heavy smoking
- alcoholism and drug abuse pelvic surgery

Psychological Causes
- stress and anxiety from work or home
- problems within your relationship
- worrying about poor sexual satisfaction
- depression
- sexual boredom
- performance anxiety
- unresolved sexual orientation

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But sadly, even if the the doctors can identify the causes effectively better treatment, only about 10% of men faced with this problem seek help. According to Dr. Sally Christopher (Medical Director at the Burnett Sexual Health Centre) "There are so many myths attached to male sexuality and sexual performance, that men perceive their 'masculinity' may be at stake if they admit to experiencing impotence."

The good news is that while there is really no "cure" for male impotence, there are a number of very effective treatments now widely available. Since Viagra, the original impotence pill, burst on to the market in 1998, over 16 million men worldwide have been treated successfully and have been able to resume an active sex life.