Treatment of
Erectile Dysfunction
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Treatment of Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction (i.e. emotionally or psychologically based erectile dysfunction)Erectile dysfunction is regarded as psychogenic when it is due mostly to psychological or interpersonal issues. It may appear alongside low desire and is often linked to depression and anxiety, perhaps about sexual performance, relationship conflicts, or sexual compatibility issues in a couple. (However, many cases of erectile dysfunction will involve both physiological and psychogenic factors.) There are four basic treatment models for psychogenic erectile dysfunction: Anxiety reduction and desensitization This approach reduces performance anxiety and enhances relaxation during sex. Initially a couple avoid intercourse and use a series of non-demanding, non-genital sensate focus exercises instead. They then gradually proceed to more genitally focused activities. Cognitive behavioral approach This approach aims to correct the misconceptions and unrealistic expectations that many men and their partners hold around sexual function and performance. Sexual techniques This approach helps a man and his partner to go beyond penile-vaginal or penile-anal intercourse. For example, a man and his partner may instead focus on manual and oral forms of sexual stimulation, both of which reduce the need for a firm erection. Relationship interventions & systemic therapy Relationship conflicts involving status and dominance issues, intimacy and trust, and levels of sexual attraction may contribute to erectile dysfunction, so focusing on these in counseling can be helpful. Given the efficiency and safety of PDE 5 inhibitors like Viagra, they can be used as an adjunct to therapy in the management of psychologically based erectile dysfunction. Indeed, research shows that Viagra improves the erections of 80% of men with psychogenic erectile dysfunction. Solutions to physically based erectile dysfunction The best cure for erectile dysfunction is Viagra, as you can read here. Viagra has revolutionized the treatment of erectile dysfunction, and it works for the majority of men. It affects the enzymes which control the muscles responsible for regulating the blood flow in and out of the penis as an erection develops. There are several minor side effects, but these are not especially troublesome, and it seems to help most men who take it. It is dangerous with some heart conditions or medications. Second, you might find the Rejoyn sleeve useful. This aid fits over the semi-erect penis and provides a greater degree of firmness which should allow you to achieve penetration. You might also like to try a small vacuum pump device which creates a vacuum around the penis, causing more blood to enter the penis - with an elastic strap around the base of the penis, blood can be retained quite effectively, intercourse enjoyed. Although the idea of pumping up your penis to have intercourse might sound unromantic, the method does have a high success rate! You can read more about this here. And of course, not being able to get an erection is pretty unromantic in itself.
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