{"id":27559,"date":"2019-09-26T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=27559"},"modified":"2019-09-25T17:51:21","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T17:51:21","slug":"advice-for-women-whose-partners-have-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/advice-for-women-whose-partners-have-erectile-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice for Women Whose Partners Have Erectile Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millions of men<\/a>\u00a0experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). It is not uncommon for women to experience difficulty in understanding and communicating about ED with their partner.\u00a0When surveyed<\/a>, more than 80% of men and their partners reported that ED had an impact on their relationships.<\/p>\n

Thanks to accessible and effective treatment options, ED does not have to hinder intimacy within romantic relationships. The following techniques can be helpful to individuals, specifically women, whose partners are currently living with erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

Learn the Basics About Erectile Dysfunction<\/h3>\n

\"Person<\/p>\n

Women\u00a0report feeling less desired and more insecure about sex<\/a>\u00a0when their partners demonstrate symptoms of ED. However,\u00a0ED often results from<\/a>\u00a0issues with circulation or increased anxiety, not a lack of desire or attraction toward partners. Erectile dysfunction is often misunderstood, so it is essential for partners of those experiencing ED to do their research in order to better understand the condition.<\/p>\n

Men living with ED\u00a0overwhelmingly report experiencing anxiety about sex (79%)<\/a>.\u00a0It may help for partners to understand<\/a>\u00a0that ED is common, is not related to their own desirability, and that it causes distress for those who experience symptoms. Learning the basics of ED is made easier with academic, peer-reviewed, and medically accurate resources now available online.<\/p>\n

Communicate with Your Partner<\/h3>\n

Learning to communicate about any form of sexual dysfunction is an important skill for most intimate relationships.\u00a0Sexual health professionals suggest<\/a>\u00a0that both partners start by opening up about how they are feeling toward sex and the relationship.\u00a0Research suggests<\/a>\u00a0that when partners are included in counseling for stress-related ED, men are significantly more likely to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n

Well-known sexual health experts<\/a>\u00a0emphasize the importance of including that sexual dysfunction is neither partner\u2019s fault. It is important to maintain\u00a0a loving and understanding approach to all communication\u00a0<\/a>about sexual or erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

Maintain Intimacy in Other Ways<\/h3>\n

Erectile dysfunction does not have to mean the end of sexual intimacy within a relationship.\u00a0Experts recommend that couples<\/a>\u00a0revisit their definition of \u201csex\u201d to include other physically intimate activities.\u00a0Placing less emphasis on performance<\/a>\u00a0can also lead to improved experiences for both partners.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, couples may need to\u00a0take a break from intercourse<\/a>. Taking a break allows for couples to build intimacy through activities such as date nights, flirting, physical touch, and open communication. Having a\u00a0professional counselor, sexual therapist, or intimacy coach<\/a>\u00a0is a great option for couples experiencing difficulty in talking through the issue.<\/p>\n

Seek Resources – Together<\/h3>\n

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Outside resources may include<\/a>\u00a0medical treatment, professional counseling, or resources for lifestyle change that help to maintain sexual health (e.g. diet and exercise regimens).\u00a0ED may be a sign of an undiagnosed health condition<\/a>, medication side effects, or mental health disorder.\u00a0For this reason, it is recommended<\/a>\u00a0that women approach the topic of seeking medical treatment or counseling for ED through the lens of concern for health.<\/p>\n

Broaching the subject of seeking outside resources can be challenging for partners of those living with ED.\u00a0Recent research<\/a>\u00a0found that only 42% of men with ED sought treatment for the condition. Stigma plays a large role in men\u2019s hesitancy to seek treatment for ED, which is why it is so important for partners to offer support and to look at the issue as a team.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, couples can conveniently order\u00a0sexual health medications<\/a>\u00a0online. Learn more about options for treating\u00a0erectile dysfunction<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0eDrugstore.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Millions of men\u00a0experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). It is not uncommon for women to experience difficulty in understanding and communicating about ED with their partner.\u00a0When surveyed, more than 80% of men and their partners reported that ED had an impact on their relationships. Thanks to accessible and effective treatment options, ED does not have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":27560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erectile-dysfunction"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t