{"id":37131,"date":"2024-04-22T22:38:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=37131"},"modified":"2025-01-06T12:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T05:57:48","slug":"erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/erectile-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"ED and Me: Josh &#8211; 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About ED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Erectile dysfunction is more common than you might think.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>ED can signal other health problems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Bad habits can destroy your sex life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Hitting the gym helps keep you fit in bed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Stress and anxiety can play a significant role.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>ED may come and go.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Getting help is easy; there\u2019s no reason to wait.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Most ED is easily treated with medication.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>When Josh began experiencing issues with erectile dysfunction (ED) at 48, his confidence took a hit. During his search for an effective treatment, he learned the facts about ED that he wishes he had known sooner.<\/p>\n<p>Here, Josh shares his insights and debunks the myths about ED.<\/p>\n<h3>1. ED Is More Common Than You Think<\/h3>\n<p>The first time you can&#8217;t get an erection is the worst. When it dawned on me that it wasn\u2019t a one-off fail, I felt so alone. I didn\u2019t have anyone to talk to, and it was hard to look my wife in the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>After the initial shock passed, I started digging deeper. Then it hit me \u2014 ED is literally the best kept secret! Almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343(06)00689-9\/fulltext\">15 percent<\/a> of guys my age have it. And for men from my dad\u2019s generation, it\u2019s practically the norm.<\/p>\n<p>Browsing through online discussions and chats, I read lots of stories like mine. Guys in their sixties, forties, and even in their twenties! All living with the same embarrassing condition.<\/p>\n<p>As pathetic as it may sound, finding out I wasn\u2019t alone with my ED gave me the motivation to get my sex life back.<\/p>\n<h3>2. ED Can Signal Other Health Problems<\/h3>\n<p>The most important thing I wish I had known is that symptoms of ED can be a sign of other serious health issues. My wife has been nagging me for years to get a long-overdue physical.<\/p>\n<p>My family doctor did a bunch of tests when I visited him for ED. He also ordered extra check-ups for my heart and various cancer risks.<\/p>\n<p>Everything was in order, except for one thing. My sugar levels were off, and I had prediabetes. I had no idea that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0091743523002268\">prediabetes is often connected<\/a> to sexual problems!<\/p>\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s good that I went to see someone about my erections. Without it I wouldn\u2019t have caught my prediabetes early. But if I had gone sooner \u2013 I may not have developed ED in the first place!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/man-taking-a-blood-sample-for-a-diabetes-test.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/man-taking-a-blood-sample-for-a-diabetes-test.jpg\" alt=\"man taking a blood sample for a diabetes test\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/man-taking-a-blood-sample-for-a-diabetes-test.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/man-taking-a-blood-sample-for-a-diabetes-test-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/man-taking-a-blood-sample-for-a-diabetes-test-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED can be a sign of other health conditions, like diabetes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>3. Bad Habits Can Destroy Your Sex Life<\/h3>\n<p>Discovering I was prediabetic led to many sacrifices. Not only did I have to give up on my double-glazed donuts, I also had to cut back on beer.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a typical guy I guess \u2014 I like to sit down after a long day at work, watch some sports, and gulp down a beer or two. The doctor told me I should limit my drinking to social occasions or sports games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlcohol raises your sugar levels, but it\u2019s also a common cause of erection problems,\u201d he said. He got me there. I desperately wanted to go back to regular sex, so I was ready to make some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/sexual-and-health-benefits-of-cutting-back-on-alcohol\/\">lifestyle changes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Hitting the Gym Helps Keep You Fit in Bed<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a strong connection between erectile dysfunction and men\u2019s health. I can\u2019t believe I never saw it before!<\/p>\n<p>I used to be a sporty guy, hitting the gym every other day. But after forty, something changed. I got lazy, lost my motivation, and gained a few pounds.<\/p>\n<p>When I saw the doctor for my erection problems, he told me that men who don\u2019t get regular exercise have poorer blood circulation. And what do you need to make that penis hard?\u00a0 Strong blood flow in and out! He didn\u2019t have to say it twice \u2014 I renewed my gym membership that same day.<\/p>\n<p>Today, several months later, I know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/weight-loss\/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off\/\">my efforts paid off<\/a>. I\u2019m able to have intercourse without medication more often, and my sex drive is better. Bottom line: I feel like a man again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\" alt=\"middle-aged man on a treadmill\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpeg-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpeg-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/4.jpeg-3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep that gym habit alive \u2014 it will help you prevent ED.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>5. The Surprising Role of Stress and Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>I always thought ED was a purely physical problem, but it&#8217;s not. The causes of ED can be psychological, too. My doctor says there&#8217;s a strong connection between ED and stress, and he sure is onto something.<\/p>\n<p>Even though I have problems less often now, sometimes when I have a tough period at work, they come back. It&#8217;s so frustrating because when my mind plays these tricks, even good old Viagra doesn&#8217;t always help.<\/p>\n<p>It goes like this: I get stressed at work and I can&#8217;t get erect to have sex with my wife. When I\u2019m about to make love to her again, I get anxious that I won&#8217;t be able to get hard, and the ED comes back.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a long process, but I\u2019m learning to manage stress better. In case you\u2019re wondering how I manage to do that \u2014 no, I didn&#8217;t join a Buddhist temple. But I did push myself out of my comfort zone and got some counseling. If I had known about the emotional impact of ED, I would have found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-erectile-dysfunction-what-to-know\/\">therapy<\/a> sooner.<\/p>\n<h3>6. ED May Come and Go<\/h3>\n<p>My erectile dysfunction taught me to accept that sexual abilities will change from day to day.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes I have periods when everything is working like in the old days. And there\u2019s moments when my penis won\u2019t cooperate and I have to take medication for ED.<\/p>\n<p>My wife is very supportive and we are learning to make the most of intimacy. If we can\u2019t have intercourse, I satisfy her in other ways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpeg-3.jpg\" alt=\"middle-aged couple fooling around in bed\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpeg-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpeg-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpeg-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED may come and go, but you can learn how to keep the intimacy alive.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>7. Don\u2019t Wait Too Long To Get Help<\/h3>\n<p>If I could turn back time, I would have gone to the doctor as soon as I started having repeated ED episodes. It took me a few months to go from the stage of \u201cI can\u2019t believe this is happening to me,\u201d through trying to find all the answers online, to booking a doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n<p>At the first visit, the doc gave me a prescription for Viagra, and it worked like a charm! Of course, I don\u2019t want to rely on medication all my life. I\u2019m trying to make other changes to improve my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/\">sexual health<\/a>, but this little pill got me started and has been a relationship saver.<\/p>\n<p>I couldn\u2019t stand seeing my wife\u2019s disappointment every time I tried and failed to get hard. I\u2019m happy I got the courage to talk to her about it and to find an ED treatment that works.<\/p>\n<h3>You, Too, Can Beat ED<\/h3>\n<p>Josh\u2019s story is living proof that there\u2019s hope for ED. You&#8217;re not alone with your struggle \u2013 this condition affects millions of men worldwide. The FDA-approved medications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/buy-viagra\/\">Viagra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/cialis\/\">Cialis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/vardenafil\/\">vardenafil<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/stendra\/\">Stendra<\/a> can help you get your sex life back. It all starts from talking to a doctor about ED.<\/p>\n<h3>eDrugstore Supports You on Your ED Journey<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait too long \u2014 find professional help for your ED today with eDrugstore.com.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got everything you need to start your treatment right away \u2014 from prescription medication, delivered discreetly and free of charge straight to your doorstep, to complimentary consultations with the U.S.-licensed physicians if you need help fast. Take the first step to beat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\">erectile dysfunction<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This article provides general information about health and related topics but is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction \u2013 everyone knows about it, yet nobody talks about this common condition. 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