Impotence Can Destroy Your Marriage

No man in his right mind would admit that he’s a lousy lover. But many men are guilty of this “sin” because of impotence.

Impotence is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection when you’re having sex. It affects one in every ten men. Although it can happen to anyone, it is common in middle-aged and elderly men.

Occasional bouts of impotence are normal and shouldn’t alarm you. But it the problem persists, it can destroy your marriage. The Men’s Health Forum and the Impotence Association said one in five men suffering from impotence believe it ruined their relationship. They added that 44 percent of impotent men were depressed while 35 percent of impotent men suffered from anxiety.

“There have been times when I've cried tears of frustration and misery because my impotence left me feeling I wasn't a total man. I kept thinking 'Why me?' as I came to terms with the fact that I could not make love to my partner, Fiona,” said Ken Robson, one of the few brave men to share his experiences with impotence in his book “Prostate in the Sun.”

Robson became impotent as a result of radiotherapy to kill prostate cancer cells. Although the procedure saved him from cancer, it prevented him from having sex with Fiona. Hormone therapy made things worst.

“I know it was difficult for her but she was totally supportive and I don't know how I would have coped without her. Many men in this situation worry that their partners will look elsewhere for sex, and impotence can be a marriage - breaker. But Fiona reassured me she wanted to be with me and that we would work through it together,” he said.

Rock star on Bon Jovi is equally terrified of impotence. He recently confessed to fans that he is constantly worried about losing his sexual prowess. In an interview with Elle magazine, the rocker said he would rather lose his ability to perform on stage than become impotent.

“I could always write songs, act, get into politics or stay at home with the kids, but I've got to have some fun," he said.

The fear of impotence can cause people to do bizarre or crazy things. In Pakistan, health officials failed to immunize over 160,000 children against polio following a rumor that the vaccine causes impotence.

The $196 million vaccination campaign of the World Health Organization (WHO) did poorly in Pakistan due to the anti-vaccine scare. Local clerics told residents the whole thing was an “American conspiracy” to control the population growth of Muslims.

“In some areas immunization teams were beaten up by local people, officials said. Elsewhere parents just refused to get their children immunized,” the BBC News reported.

As terrifying as it sounds, impotence is not the end of the world. Many cases are curable and the earlier you see a doctor the better. Seek professional help when necessary to know how to deal with the problem. One easy solution is Erectasil, a lotion that will make you stand out. Unlike prescription drugs and gadgets, Erectasil has no side effects and works in just 60 seconds. For more information, go to http://erectasil.com.