Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction refers to difficulty with getting or maintaining an erection that is firm enough to experience a satisfying sexual encounter.
Most men experience erectile dysfunction at times. Stress and worry, alcohol or drug use and relationship issues are common causes of occasional erectile dysfunction and likely do not require treatment.
However, if your erectile dysfunction persists and it negatively impacts your sex life or how you feel about yourself, then treatment may be helpful.
The first step in erectile dysfunction treatment is, ideally, to see a physician to rule out any medical causes for your difficulties.
Undiagnosed or chronic medical issues, such as diabetes or heart disease, can negatively impact your ability to become physically aroused.
Common medications also can also have side effects that impair functioning.
Your physician can also discuss with you medications that may help improve your ability to develop and maintain an erection.
Once you have been able to ‘rule out’ any medical causes of erectile dysfunction, pursuing treatment with an experienced therapist can help you develop better control over your sexual functioning.
If your erectile dysfunction persists and it negatively impacts your sex life or how you feel about yourself, then treatment may be helpful.
Undiagnosed or chronic medical issues, such as diabetes or heart disease, can negatively impact your ability to become physically aroused.
Once any medical causes of erectile dysfunction has been 'ruled out', treatment with an experienced therapist can help you develop better control over your sexual functioning.
Time for Change
In therapy, you can develop a better understanding of what makes you vulnerable to experiencing erectile dysfunction. In addition to developing strategies to manage your erectile dysfunction, you can improve how you feel about yourself and your ability to satisfy your partners. This can include becoming more comfortable and confident talking about erectile dysfunction with your partners.
Change is possible.
It can be a difficult decision to seek treatment for sexual difficulties and it is important to seek treatment from an experienced, skilled and compassionate therapist. I welcome any questions you may have to support you to achieve better control.