ED Myths and Beliefs

While it is easy to talk about sex in general, it is not always easy to speak of his own  especially when he drops you. For daring to say to a physician who suffers from erectile dysfunction often requires overcoming many difficulties. What are they and how can they be overcome?

The stereotype of the efficient and effective human

An erectile dysfunction, more disturbing sexuality often has an impact on any quality of life. Feelings of failure and shame. which leads to a withdrawal, the first barrier to the consultation. The man feels demeaned, diminished and no longer feel like a man. It is "powerless". Because for the Western power is the erecting. And although the term impotence is now replaced by that of erectile dysfunction, cultural representations are very strong, very grounded when it comes to male sexuality. Yet in other cultures, the concept of power is more related to ejaculation.

The man, experiencing suffering, may also fear the reaction of her doctor, fearing that it did not take seriously, do not recognize his concern, and he responds that "it's fatigue, it'll pass "or" it's in my head ". It may also be afraid of not finding the words. Moreover, erectile problems are often mentioned at the end of consultation on the doorstep, with cliches: "I'm not a man," my wife thinks I love her more " "I have a small problem "(which in reality is rather a very big.). "Many patients speak of" loss of form, it can be a good way to address the topic "

Taboo subjects and effect on the couple relationship

If you are embarrassed to discuss sexuality, but also because it means talking about pleasure, intimacy often taboo subjects. Moreover, "when talking about erectile dysfunction, we enter the intimate relationships. The vast majority of these disorders have an impact on the relationship with the partner. The companion, concerned about the problem, no longer feels desirable, thinks that her husband no longer loves her, he has a mistress. "The distinction between sex and love relationship is often difficult to do. And yet there may be a very strong emotional bond, the desire, but so far, no erection.

So is it better to consult one or a couple? It depends on the causes, people and couples ...

Myths and beliefs about sexuality

The difficulty of talking about erectile dysfunction is also associated with myths, beliefs. We thus believe that "sex stops with age" and that we can not do anything about it. So it's not worth talking about, since it only has to accept it. Wrong! Sexuality does not necessarily stop and there are drugs. Medications often denigrated Moreover, since many negative ideas were conveyed.

"It has been suggested that the erection was to be natural, that in the erection drug had no value, etc". This does not really want to go see his doctor. "But we must not forget that these drugs only work if there's sexual desire. They are sometimes a relay to help regain confidence in themselves and break the vicious circle".

A glaring lack of information

But how to describe what happens when we do not know how it works? Many men know little about their "inner mechanics, which, therefore, is often surrounded by myths. Nevertheless, helps demystify often talk more easily.

And as explained by Dr Hurel, operation is simple enough: "The erectile tissue is like a sponge, composed of cells surrounded by smooth muscle fibers, which are beyond the control of the will. When these fibers are relaxed the alveoli fill with blood, which will allow the penis to increase volume and gain rigidity for penetration. Conversely, when muscle fibers contract, it expels the blood in the alveoli and the penis loses its rigidity. The erectile dysfunction can also be simply explained: "All diseases affecting the supply of arterial blood can be sources of erectile dysfunction. For example, an excessive amount of cholesterol will clog inside the vessels and will make blood flow more difficult. Erections will be harder. As for the anxiety it causes a reflex contraction of smooth muscle fibers and will prevent the filling of the alveoli and thus prevent an erection. "

When suffering from erectile dysfunction, it is important to dare to consult a doctor, not to be alone, and since there are solutions. But also because "we must not forget that erectile dysfunction may precede or accompany the metabolic and psychiatric diseases" . Let us not be deterred by some barriers!