Like many sexual problems, male impotence is one that both the man and the woman will feel the effects of. It can cause great distress between the couple and can impact their relationship if one does not take it as seriously as the other. Even though there are numerous reasons why a man can be impotent the problem is usually one that can be dealt with successfully.
Male impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is the inability to maintain an erection for a long enough time to have sexual intercourse. A number of erectile dysfunction situations actually exist; where the man can get an erection sometimes, where it only lasts for brief periods or where it is not possible to obtain an erection at all. Approximately 10 to 15 million American men suffer from some form of impotence but the good news is that it is easy to understand and can be treated in all age groups.
To understand impotence, it helps to have a basic understanding of how an erection happens; the penis has a large amount of spongy tissue, through which blood vessels run, and some muscle. Sexual feelings which can be generated in the mind or manually by stimulation activate nerves which send blood into the penis. The penis, now filled with blood becomes hard and erect; when this erection ends, muscles force the blood back out.
Often, if the signals to the nerves are blocked then blood will not flow into the penis thereby creating impotence. In most male impotence situations the underlying reason for the problem is because of a situation like being an alcoholic or a condition like diabetes for example.
Surgery or injuries to the bladder, prostate or male urethra may cause nerve damage and cardiovascular disease or other diseases of the blood vessels may interfere with blood flow. Nerve signals can be disrupted in many ways including when a man is undergoing periods of stress or anxiety.
Unless the male makes an appointment with his doctor who can asses this situation, the impotence is likely to continue. Exercise may reduce impotence in older men and other lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and losing weight may also help.
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