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Today I\u2019m tackling a tough topic: erectile dysfunction. ED can be hard (pun intended) to talk about; it\u2019s a deeply personal issue and can feel very embarrassing. But let me ease your worries, while not normal ED is surprisingly common, and there are heaps of methods to help treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Erectile Dysfunction, aka ED or impotence, is the inability to get or keep an erection. It can affect up to 50% of men aged 40 to 70. Now the occasional failure to get an erection is normal and often related to alcohol, anxiety, tiredness or a combination of all three. However, if you are having ongoing issues, then that\u2019s not normal, and you need to have a chat with your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of different factors that can cause ED. Anxiety or depression used to be considered the main cause, but is in fact only the main cause in 1 of 10 cases. Most cases of ED are physical or anatomical, with ED being a symptom of another problem. Some examples of main causes are illnesses such as diabetes, MS, or high blood pressure. It can also be a side effect of surgery, like a radiation treatment or a prostatectomy, or a side effect of medications. Another leading cause is your lifestyle, like smoking, alcohol and obesity. So what are some treatments for ED?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counselling & Therapy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While only the main cause in 1 of 10 cases, anxiety, depression and stress can seriously impact your ability to maintain an erection. Counselling and therapy can be a great way to combat these issues and may also help with your ED. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum Erection Devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum erection devices or penis pumps are a drug-free way of treating ED. They help by increasing the blood flow to the penis and can help create an erection that works well enough for penetration. However, they tend not to be as effective as medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While medications can be the cause of ED, some medications can also be the treatment. If medication is the cause, you can discuss changing your prescription with your doctor. However, there are a few prescription medications that can help improve the blood flow to the penis, famously the little blue pill. These medications won\u2019t cause erections, but will help boost any erections you get. However, these medications can have their own side effects like facial flushing, headaches and sometimes muscle pain and reflux. There are also now versions of this medication that can be compounded into lozenges, which tend to be more effective. As always with medications, have a discussion with your doctor about what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For those men who can\u2019t take oral medications, there are injections available. They can be a bit daunting as you inject them straight into the penis, but the needle is very small and most users find it surprisingly painless, a 1.1\/10 on the pain scale. This injection takes about 5 minutes to kick in, forces an erection even if you aren\u2019t aroused, and you\u2019ll be hard for about 45 minutes. This medication is serious stuff, so you definitely need medical guidance before use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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