There are many books about enhancing your sex life, but so little about the effects that medications, illness, surgery and depression have on sexual response, not only on us but also on our partners.
It is time to address these issues. We are living longer, and that means we will all need to adapt to changing life styles and address health concerns. Let us start by having a greater depth of understanding, talking openly and honestly with one another, but most of all respecting each other’s difficulties and being kind and considerate.
As a practicing physician for over 30 years, I have become aware of how common erectile problems are and how detrimental to a man’s self esteem and overall quality of life they can be. The impact on the man and the partner can be enormous and may be deeply traumatising. Many men will admit to occasional erectile problems, often precipitated by the use of alcohol or when they are stressed or tired, but a significant number will admit to a persistent problem.