What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is a problem which occurs in males. This sexual dysfunction issue happens when men are unable to get an erection or maintain one for a reasonable period of time.

What may be surprising to most is that statistics show most men will suffer from erectile dysfunction at one time or another during their lives, and ED can either be a temporarily issue or a long-term, more serious condition.

A recent National Health and Nutrition Examinational Survey reveals that 1 in 5 men will experience erectile difficulty sometime in their life, and erectile dysfunction occurs more frequently with age. While ED doesn’t cause death, it does in fact create serious mental and emotional issues as it damages men’s self-esteem.

There are two categories of erectile dysfunction:

1. Physiological
2. Psychological

It’s not difficult to determine what type of ED you have. If you have no problems with masturbation and getting an erection in private, then it is most likely that your problem is psychological. However, if you find it difficult to achieve a hard erection all of the time, it’s probably the result of a medical condition.