Psychosocial effects of erectile dysfunction

The identity of a man is lost
A man loses his erection ability, he will lose an important sector of his personality. The reason: the identity as a man and self-esteem are usually very strongly to the "power" bound. Therefore, he is in this range also very easily damaged.


The effect is on personality, family and career
This is not about the fact that men often exaggerated "fixation" is attributed to their penis. Important and far-reaching's various psychosocial consequences "be no more potent" one for the man has are. He gained no more sexual satisfaction. That alone is a loss that weighs heavy. His self-esteem comes into sway. By other "failures" confidence sinks into his identity continues. Repeated failure experiences deprive him of the opportunity to express his closeness and security partner. He withdraws. And this withdrawal does not relate only to its partnership. Often working life and social contacts with affected.


A downward spiral with shocking consequences
For long-lasting erection problems, this development can manifest itself in a downward spiral that involves all spheres of life of those affected. The chart below attempts to trace the possible development.

With many years of erectile dysfunction is the impact of isolation and depression in all areas of life. It may be produced such feelings and sensations.

    In the partnership, the partner is excluded. It is not uncommon as a nagging, interfering and exerting pressure experienced. Even friendly conversation offers will be rejected. The communication is interrupted. The partner is a constant reminder of the problem.
    Withdrawal by other men, because "now I'm not a real man anymore." This included in particular and previous friends.
    Withdrawal from one's own self, because "I'm no longer who I once was."


Fear of an open discussion with the patient and physician often still
The problem still is that many, although they have long-standing problems, seek not to talk to their doctor, even if you go to the doctor because of other diseases. Unfortunately, physicians often lack the courage to ask for erection problems. Who during a conversation about sexual problems, "red" is, by itself will not ask his patients from it. This is all the more problematic as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lipid disorders and erectile dysfunction often have the same causes. So it is not surprising that erectile dysfunction are still not being treated today in many men. Only about 60 percent of those with erectile dysfunction who are already 3 to 4 years are treated.