Psychological Causes

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Mental health issues often cause problems with ED. But you don’t have to suffer in silence.
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The mind can be as important as a pill or a pump to restore sexual function and well-being.
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Studies have found correlation between PTSD and ED, so coping with one may help with the other.
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Dating is stressful enough without having to teach your partner all about your ED.
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With its many and various symptoms, COVID-19 is far more than a respiratory illness.
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Today, we know more about both erectile dysfunction and depression than we ever have.
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Erectile dysfunction may be unknown territory for some men, but time is a great guide.
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Numerous studies show a strong interplay between depression and erectile dysfunction.
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It's not all in your head when it comes to ED, but some of it might be.
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Depression is a complex root cause of erectile dysfunction, but some simple changes can help.
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Identifying the link between ADHD and erectile dysfunction can help determine treatment.
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Empathy and openness in discussing both physical and psychological issues are essential.
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How much does your state of mind shape your sexual health?
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Mental and emotional issues can be as much of a struggle in the bedroom as outside of it.
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Experiencing a shocking or terrifying event can have a lasting effect on your sexual health.
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Get out of your own head and back into the bedroom by making positive changes in your life.
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Treating one condition can often help with the other—if you're willing to talk about them.
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Learn about non-invasive treatment options that can perk up your sex life.
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Mental struggles can impact your bedroom performance. Here's how to get out of your head.
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Depression and anxiety can cause ED, and vice versa, so tackling mental obstacles is vital.
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Evidence is growing that men with erectile difficulty can benefit from the meditative practice.
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Mental health issues can deliver a double whammy to erectile function, so weigh your options.
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Therapy designed specifically for sexual function bridges patients' mental and physical issues.
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Talking will help in the long run, but pleasure can be achieved in the absence of an erection.
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Therapy with a significant other can help men cope with—or maybe even improve—erectile problems.
The Future of Sex Therapy May Be VR
Advanced technology can offer real-life scenarios in a virtual setting.
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Treatments are available that can bypass the sensory input otherwise needed for erections.
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The conditions conspire to create what may seem to be an insurmountable twosome. It's not.
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Even if the physiological side is good to go, the psychological side can battle the bulge.
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This treatment may be helpful for men struggling with ED due to psychological reasons.
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Men don't have to be in a relationship to talk to a therapist about performance problems.
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Mental health and ED are common disorders for men, and they’re related. But not how you think.
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Mental factors and medication can affect sexual performance.
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ED often impacts your mental health, which exacerbates symptoms, creating a vicious cycle.
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Given the connection between mental health and ED, it's no surprise treating one treats both.
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Erectile dysfunction can affect your emotions and mental state, but you can deal with it.
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Evidence suggests suffering from either condition could predispose a person to the other.
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Spontaneous ED isn't typical, but this unexpected occurrence demands attention.
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ED usually earns a 0 percent VA rating, but a disability claim may result in extra compensation.
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A study ties depression, anxiety and lack of a partner to erectile dysfunction in younger men.
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Lifestyle habits of men with erectile dysfunction also factor into mental health, a study says.
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Here's what you can say and do to lessen the pressure surrounding stress-induced ED.
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Occasional bouts of ED can be frustrating, but they're no one's fault.
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The causes of erection problems are as varied as the men who experience them.
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Do this many men really need to be worried about erectile dysfunction?
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Midlife erectile dysfunction could signal deeper health issues, now and in the future.