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Ignorance not impotence wrecks relationships
Male impotence or erectile dysfunction refers to men's persistent inability over a period of at least three months to sustain an erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse.
Though impotence
is more common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age.
An occasional episode of erectile dysfunction happens to most
men and is normal. But when erectile dysfunction proves to
be a persistent problem, it can interfere with a man's self-image
as well as his and his partner's sexual life.
Traumatic Experience
Life for men with erectile dysfunction, if left untreated, undergoes a sea change. Sex, a key ingredient of married life, takes a nosedive. For those who bear the brunt, it can be most embarrassing, frustrating, depressing and traumatic.
This is more so in the case of men as in any relationship they place a lot of premium on sexual fulfillment, recreational companionship, admiration and domestic support. All these factors get adversely affected in case of impotent men who don't opt for treatment. It ultimately dents their self-esteem and wrecks their relationships.
Women Suffer Too
Their sexual partners suffer too, often ending up feeling frustrated and disappointed. As the affected men are reluctant to talk about it, most women are left out of the loop and sometimes blame themselves for their partner's loss of interest in sex. They wonder if age has dimmed their sex appeal. They might even become indifferent and distant.
Costly Silence
This conspiracy of silence resorted to by most affected couples leaves them in a double bind. If they openly address the jinx, they would have to contend with more anxiety and stress. If they choose to ignore the problem, opportunities for emotional and sexual closeness are lost. Their growing apart physically scars their marital bonds and over time, they gradually begin to drift apart. Silence only serves to reinforce their estrangement.
Cure Possible
If instead of moping, they get down to the brass tracks and
do some research, they would have realized that erectile dysfunction
is curable. Drugs such as Levitra
when supplemented with lifestyle improvements (for instance,
quitting smoking and exercising more) have been very effective
in helping affected men regain sexual vigor. Thus, ignorance,
and not the disorder, is the root cause of their suffering.
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