{"id":28711,"date":"2020-03-24T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28711"},"modified":"2020-03-19T16:53:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:53:33","slug":"ed-in-young-men-is-mass-media-fueling-this-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/ed-in-young-men-is-mass-media-fueling-this-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"ED in Young Men: Is Mass Media Fueling This ‘Trend’?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a health condition where men fail to get or keep an erection that is firm enough for sex and\/or experience a decrease in their libido. Typically, ED is thought to be a condition that affects men as they age, especially older men.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Roughly 5% of men in their 40s experience ED, but that percentage increases with each decade<\/a>. For men in their 70s, 15% experience complete ED. The percentage of men in their 70s jumps to 70% when taking into account mild or moderate ED symptoms.<\/p>\n

Recent stories<\/a> suggest that ED in younger men in their 20s and 30s is on the rise. What is fueling this idea? Read below to learn more.<\/p>\n

Erectile Dysfunction and Overall Health<\/h3>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

Erectile dysfunction is a complex condition without a single cause. The majority of ED cases are caused by chronic conditions that impair the body\u2019s ability to circulate blood well. A lack of strong blood flow<\/a> to the penis will reduce a man\u2019s ability to get and maintain an adequate erection. Common conditions<\/a> affecting blood flow that predispose a man to ED include conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Similarly, lifestyle behaviors like smoking<\/a>, not getting enough regular physical activity<\/a>, and poor food choices that lead to being overweight or obese<\/a> are also associated with erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

Looking at how young men spend their time, it\u2019s no surprise they may check some or all of these boxes. They spend days behind a computer screen and nights watching Netflix, contributing to a sedentary generation<\/a>. What\u2019s more, obesity rates continue to rise<\/a> generation after generation, with 40% of young adults between the ages of 20 to 30 years old being classified as obese.<\/p>\n

So, is ED Really Affecting More Younger Men?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The short answer is that it is unclear. That\u2019s not a satisfying answer, and mass media may be at least partially to blame. Outlets like Cosmopolitan<\/a> and even academic journals<\/a> have published stories about ED affecting younger men. Some weighing in blame men\u2019s increased pornography consumption for their ED issues, but this is still a contested topic<\/a>. We also know that millennials are really stressed out<\/a>, and stress is linked to poor erectile functioning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the Most Important Takeaways?<\/h3>\n

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\nMass media\u2019s raising of alarm bells that ED is affecting younger men at a growing rate isn\u2019t helping, but they may not be entirely wrong either. It\u2019s likely, however, that their ED is mild or moderate and can be improved by taking medications<\/a> like Viagra or consulting their doctors to determine if their ED can be reduced by addressing diet, exercise, or psychological factors.<\/p>\n

This is in line with what healthcare professionals and researchers also recommend<\/a>: that those working with younger men who are experiencing ED-related issues determine what factors might be the cause, not ruling out psychological causes or causes related to relationships.<\/p>\n

The most important takeaways? 1) Don\u2019t panic and 2) consult a doctor if you are experiencing ED-like symptoms.<\/p>\n

To learn more about ordering prescription ED medications like Viagra online, visit the eDrugstore Erectile Dysfunction page.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a health condition where men fail to get or keep an erection that is firm enough for sex and\/or experience a decrease in their libido. Typically, ED is thought to be a condition that affects men as they age, especially older men.\u00a0 Roughly 5% of men in their 40s experience ED, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":28712,"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-28711","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