Erectile Dysfunction
When your partner is dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED), it can be a trying time – and for both of you. They may be navigating embarrassment, frustration or self-doubt. You may be experiencing disappointment, concern or wondering if has something to do with you. Y’all, ED rarely affects just one person. It can impact both the emotional and physical dynamic …
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual concerns men experience and yet, it still is something that is not openly talked about. For many men, even occasional difficulty with erections can trigger embarrassment, self-doubt and anxiety. When it starts happening more consistently, it can impact confidence, relationships and overall well-being. While medical evaluation is always important to …
Porn use is often framed as harmless, private or simply “what everyone does.” And for many people, it is. But when porn becomes the primary or exclusive way someone experiences sexual arousal, it can start to affect how the brain and body respond during partnered sex. For some men, this shift shows up as erectile dysfunction (ED), especially difficulty maintaining erections …
Y’all, you can power through deadlines, lead meetings, juggle all sorts of responsibilities and still keep it together under pressure. But when your body decides it’s had enough? That’s usually when things get…inconvenient. Stress is often talked about as a mental or emotional experience but stress is also deeply physical. It changes how your brain communicates with your body, how …
A long-term sexual relationship goes beyond physical attraction and pleasure. Yes, sex can sometimes be a purely physical act. But what makes the relationship last is the emotional component. When two people share an emotional bond, sex becomes significantly more fulfilling because you’re not just trying to maximize pleasure or have a great orgasm. You’re showing your affection – or …
You don’t have to be a sex and intimacy therapist to know that lots of people have unrealistic expectations for their sex lives. Maybe it’s because of what they’ve seen on TV or in the movies. Maybe it’s because they’ve watched a little too much porn. Because of external influences like this, people develop their own definitions for what’s considered …
Symptoms There are signs you can look out for if you think your partner is having erection problems: If this sounds like your partner, it may be time to start talking about ED with them, if you haven’t already. Starting the conversation First things first, you don’t want to have a conversation about your partner’s ED in the bedroom. People …
Organic erectile dysfunction Organic ED is the most common form of erectile dysfunction, especially for men over the age of 40. Organic here means that the problem isn’t caused by medication or psychological reasons. Typically, organic ED is the result of what’s called arteriosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries. When your arteries become thick and stiff, they get narrow …
What can porn overuse look like? Overusing pornography can have an effect on how people engage in their everyday lives. And it can certainly affect our relationships if we’re not mindful. Common signs of porn overuse can include: Don’t forget, these can be signs of porn *overuse*. Watching porn doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to have an impaired ability to …
There are many… I mean MANY factors that can cause erectile dysfunction. A combination of physical and mental factors can be a contributors. I will just will go over a few of the common and not so common factors. So the physical. We know that blood flow is the biggest factor for healthy erections. That said, any physical medical condition …