Sexuality
Problems to get or keep an erection
Contrary to what most magazines, films and popular culture would have us believe, it's quite common for men to have erection problems now and then in their lives. From a few too many beers to more deep-seated psychological problems, there are many triggers for erectile dysfunction. Recognising the problem is half the solution.
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Erection problems on your sexual horizon?
In real life, men are not sex machines as portrayed on the silver screen and can, one day or another, experience erection problems. Almost one out of every three men admits to having erection issues “from time to time”. So what can be done if you get an erection malfunction?
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Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
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The vicious circle of erectile dysfunction
What do we really know about the distress of a man suffering from erectile dysfunction? When in the privacy of his bedroom, he is suddenly overcome with anxiety, seized by a genuine fear that can trigger a vicious circle of failure…
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Lifestyle, erection and sexual performance
Many think that erectile dysfunction is a problem for older men only. Not the case. More and more young men are experiencing problems with sexual performance, and lifestyle appears to be a factor...
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Erectile dysfunction: a sign of coronary heart disease?
According to a US study, erectile problems may indicate an increased risk of coronary heart disease. So what if sexual “failures” are a sign of future heart failures? Well, if true, this hypothesis could offer a new way of preventing heart attacks which are a leading cause of death.
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Male depression and sexuality
Some 50-90% of men suffering from depression also experience sexual problems. Such sexual problems can either be a result of male depression or a trigger.
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When medication impacts sexual function
Many medicines provoke side-effects, some impacting sexual function. So, is medical treatment for some disorders incompatible with good sex?
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