WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?
The male body is made in such a way that when sexually aroused, neurochemical is released by the brain, and the flow of blood vessels to the penis increases, and the size of the vessels carrying it reduces. Corpora cavernosa, twin compartments running the length of the penis makes the blood flow to the shaft thereby making the penis stiffen and erect. However, if the blood vessels are constricted or clogged, or the flow of blood does not reach the penis, it leads to a condition known as erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction, abbreviated as ED is a serious medical condition and half of the men aged 40 to 70 years have been reported to suffer from this condition. Even though all men can experience failure in sexual function at some point in life, erectile dysfunction is reported where a man cannot erect even after being sexually aroused. ED differs and is associated either when the penis erects at first but fails to maintain the erection, or when it erects partially but not effective for penetration.
At some point, ED is regarded as impotence and any man suffering from this condition faces anxiety and embarrassment as far as sexual matters are put in place. These men suffer psychologically and because they believe they cannot perform excellently in bed with their partners, some opt to avoid sex at all, and others stay away from intimate relationships.
Fortunately, there is good news for any man feeling psychologically inferior whenever the idea of sexual intercourse crosses their minds because ED is not related to sexual prowess or masculinity and is therefore treatable.
Male sexual health revolves around psychological and physical components. As stated, ED is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection and the causes may start in the brain or the body. The condition may become even worse if you suffer from anxiety, stress, or depression.
