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Impotence (erectile dysfunction)

Impotence (sometimes called 'erectile dysfunction') is the inability to get or maintain an erection during sexual performance.

When someone feels impotent, it can have a massive effect on their life. Sexual impotence doesn't just affect someone during sex, it can damage their self-esteem and feelings of self worth, so overcoming a feeling of impotence can have a huge effect on someone's life.

"Put simply, if there's a 'psychological' component to your sexual problem, then it's probably caused, or at least made worse, by the way you think about things.

For example, many men who have had an experience with a sexual problem in the past, often dread having 'it' happen again... they worry about it... think about it... and then worry some more! They can dread the prospect 'sex' rearing it's ugly head, because when it does, they know they've got to face up to the problem, and worry about 'it' happening all over again."

On this page, we'll look at...

  • What does 'impotent' mean?
  • What makes a man impotent?
  • When can a man become Impotent?
  • What are the physical issues that can cause a man to be impotent?
  • What are the psychological issues that can cause a man to be impotent?
  • What can I do to overcome impotence / erectile dysfunction?

What does 'impotent' mean?

Impotent is a terms that describes a man who has an inability to either get an erection, or to maintain that erection long enough for intercourse or other sexual activity to take place.

Usually, the term impotent will apply to a man who Is unable to get an erection (sexual stimulation, anticipation of sex, or sexual excitement is not enough for the impotent man to be able to get an erection), is unable to maintain an erection (the erection doesn't last long enough for sexual intercourse or other sexual activity to take place) and/or is unable to penetrate during sex (the impotent man may achieve an erection before sex, but when he tries to penetrate his partner, he finds that his penis isn't hard enough).

What makes a man impotent?

When a man becomes impotent, there are usually either physical and/or psychological reasons for him becoming impotent.

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