Tag Archives: mens health

Erectile Dysfunction: causes and treatment options

| April 9, 2020

What causes erectile dysfunction and what can you do about it? Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is not something men are comfortable talking about – even though it is extremely common. It affects every second man over the age of 50,  and studies have shown that almost 90% of men aged over 75 will experience it. So what is it? Erectile Dysfunction or ED is defined as the inability to get or maintain an erection that will allow you to have sexual intercourse. It can have a significant impact on a man’s self-confidence and it can also affect their personal relationships, yet…

Should you tell your partner about erectile dysfunction (ED)

| February 13, 2020

Many men don’t tell their partners about their Erectile Dysfunction, but could that put their health at risk? Erectile Dysfunction (ED), it seems is still a taboo topic, especially among younger men with a recent survey showing 67% of under 40  year olds do not tell their partners if they are having difficulties getting or maintaining an erection. ED is said to affect 50% of men aged between 40 and 70 but very few seek help. Another survey done by the Co-op Pharmacy a few years ago found the 50% of men in their 30’s, 42% of men in their…