Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get and maintain an erection. Occasional trouble with ED is likely nothing to worry about.

Decreased blood flow, usually because vessels that supply blood to the penis have narrowed, is often the cause of ED in older men.

Being unable to have or keep an erection adequate for sexual activity is the defining mark of erectile dysfunction.

If you are having problems achieving or maintaining an erection, you may want to take a look at your medicine cabinet first.

Psychological factors like stress, anxiety, and depression are responsible for about 10%-20% of cases of erectile dysfunction.

Many things can lead to ED. Stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use often trigger it.

With so many possible causes for ED, your doctor has a number of tests they can use to figure out the best treatment for you.

Erectile dysfunction can be treated at any age. Treatment depends on your overall health and the underlying cause of the problem.

It can be embarrassing to discuss sexual matters with your doctor. Yet a doctor’s appointment is necessary to get ED treatment.

A vacuum constriction device is an external pump with a band on it that a man with ED can use to get and maintain an erection.

ED takes more than a physical toll. The emotional impact the condition can have on a man and their partner can be difficult, too.

ED can take a toll on a relationship. You’ll want to support and encourage your partner as they manage their condition.

If you’re going through ED, it’s important to know that sex isn’t the only way to be intimate with your partner.

When you’re experiencing erection problems, you’re not alone. Your spouse or partner is also affected.