Male erectile dysfunction also known as impotence is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain a penis erection sufficient for mutually satisfying sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction is different from other conditions that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation or orgasm.
Erectile dysfunction/impotence impacts more than a man's sexual activity. The emotions and uncertainties that coincide with this men's sexual condition often have a significant effect on a man's health and self-esteem, as well as, his relationship with his sexual partner. Although the incidence of impotence increases with age, it is not an inevitable result of getting older. Impotence is generally a secondary health condition linked to many other medical conditions.
The first step in treating an impotence problem is that the individual understands the psychology, physiology and anatomy responsible for the ability to achieve and maintain a proper erection. If we can comprehend these sexual events then we can better understand the factors that are responsible for the true source and address the questions concerning erectile dysfunction.
Psychotherapy and/or Behavioural Therapy have been found to be beneficial in treating men's erectile dysfunction. Although the majority of causes of male impotence problems are physical, there are quite frequently underlying psychosocial factors involved as well. Psychotherapy and/or behavioural therapy may be helpful in individuals whom no organic cause for impotence has been detected. Therapy often focuses on complications surrounding sexual performance anxiety, sexually dysfunctional relationships, loss of a sexual partner, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, etc.
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