ED affects millions of men - but you don't have to be one of them
Erectile dysfunction is more common than you think, the risk increases with age or conditions like diabetes or low testosterone. Don't ignore the signs — take action today.
What's going on down there?
Classic symptoms of ED
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
Weak or inconsistent erections
Reduced sexual desire
Stress or anxiety about performance
Low self-esteem
Relationship strain
Wait, why's it happening?
Common causes of ED
Every man, at some point, might face a moment when things just don’t work the way they should. It could be stress, anxiety, a bit too much to drink, or a tough patch in a relationship. Often, once these things settle down, erections start picking up. But if ED persists, there might be something else at play.
Medical causes:
- Depression and antidepressants
- Hair loss treatments, such as finasteride
- Heart and blood pressure issues
- Diabetes
- Low testosterone
- Medications
- Obesity and sleep apnoea
- Cancer treatments
Treatments
Lifestyle changes
Exercise can work wonders for your erections. Regular aerobic activities, like a walk or a run, can cut your risk of ED. And if you hit the weights, you can see a boost in testosterone, which helps improve your ED. Since conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and low testosterone often go hand-in-hand with being overweight, losing weight can be good for your health and your sex life.
Treating underlying conditions
If ED’s tied to something like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, the first thing is to get those sorted. Low testosterone is another common culprit, and treating that properly could turn things around for you.
Sex and relationship therapy
Sometimes, the problem’s not just physical. Talking to a sex and relationship therapist can help if you’re struggling with stress or psychological barriers. The way we think about sex, past experiences, or even relationship issues can all play a role in ED. If you’re struggling, it might be worth having a chat with one of our partner therapists.
ED medications
You can take Viagra (sildenafil) before sex or Cialis (tadalafil) as a daily dose. These meds aren’t just for ED—they can help with other issues like benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and even lower the risk of heart disease.
Penile injections and pumps
If pills aren’t cutting it, there are other options, like penile injections such as Invicorp, especially for those dealing with severe diabetes or heart disease. For instructions on how to administer Invicorp please follow this link.
Another option is the vacuum constriction device (penile pump), which uses a vacuum to pull blood into the penis, then keeps it there with a band.
Penile prosthesis
For some men, especially those with serious nerve damage, like after prostate surgery, a penile prosthesis could be the solution. This involves a surgical procedure that restores erectile function and could be the best option if other treatments haven’t worked.