Erectile dysfunction is one of the major complaints that your sexual partner may often have, if she finds sexual dissatisfaction after your performance. Often this can also become a major cause of divorce in the married couple. 

Erectile dysfunction is no doubt a very complex problem and there are many different reasons for that. This problem can also be treated, as according to experts, something gets during the process when your body may go through in order to get proper erection. 

In this process your brain, nerves and also your blood vessels of your penis are involved. Your brain that controls your mind based on what you see, feel, hear, smell or think has a bearing on your erection.

Your nerves will pass necessary signal from the brain to the other parts of the body and your blood vessels of penis will open and allow proper blood flow.

You may also visit the website mhc.com.au/blog/how-common-is-erectile-dysfunction-ed/ and read the blog to know more about how common is erectile dysfunction. Actually, there are plenty of myths associated with erectile dysfunction that can prevent men to talk to their doctor to know about the treatment options. 

Here in this article we shall talk about few myths and the actual facts related to that.

  1. Erectile dysfunction is normal as you age and men must learn to accept it.

During old age, your sexual appetite may reduce, but it is not necessary that you cannot have erection during old age. One can still have erection and also enjoy sex even during sixties and seventies.

  1. Young people never suffer from erectile dysfunction

As a matter of fact, there are many among the age group of 25 to 40 too, suffer from this problem while quite a few men even at the age of 70+ face no such problem.

  1. Erectile dysfunction can be frustrating but it is not dangerous

Though, erectile dysfunction itself may not pose any danger, but it can be a symptom of few problems like:

  • Heart problem
  • Diabetes
  • Blood pressure medication
  • Hormonal issues
  • Prostate issues
  1. You may have this problem because you have really no attraction for your partner

Reasons for erectile dysfunction can be many, though having no attraction to sex can also be one of the reasons, but that is not the only reason for this problem. 

  1. Only by taking pills you can treat this problem

Besides these pills, there are also few other medications that are approved by FDA available that can treat this problem. Also, by making lifestyle changes your erection can have improvement.

  1. One can treat erectile dysfunction by taking herbal medicines

You may find many advertisements about herbal medicines, but you never know about their actual content. There can be few dangerous ingredients that can do more harm to you. 

  1. Once you have this problem, your sex life is finished 

Almost 40% among healthy men of 40+ suffered from this problem often in their life time, but treatment is available and you must see your doctor and confide about it.

Author's Bio: 

Kim Smith