ERECTION PROBLEMS: THE IGNORANCE TRAP

Whatever the specific type of erection problem, it can make a man feel like an essential part of his identity is gone. He can become very depressed, critical of himself and insecure about his partner. Without a doubt, for many men erection difficulties can cause far more stress than other health problems.

And men often suffer that stress alone, since the whole subject of potency is taboo. Joseph, the divorced college professor, has friends who can talk about almost anything—but the subject of erections is still off limits. “After all, a guy who’s impotent doesn’t say, ‘Hi, just call me limpy,’” jokes Joseph.

Fred would certainly agree. A 39-year-old married man, Fred has never talked about sex or potency with male friends. “I don’t know men who really talk about sex. One summer I worked in a factory to make money for school, and the guys on the assembly line would brag about all the women they had. But it was just showing off.” Fred believes most men are not comfortable showing their vulnerability to another man. “Men are taught to be self-reliant, not to complain a lot. A lot of men think talking about problems is just complaining. And sex is one of the most difficult areas to talk about in any kind of meaningful way.” This reticence makes it difficult for a man to get accurate information.

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