Communicating To Your Partner About Erectile Dysfunction

If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, then it is very important to communicate about it with your partner. Erectile dysfunction is considered to be an embarrassing subject and it is difficult to be frank about it, even with your partner. Many men are ashamed of the fact that they can’t live up to their partner’s expectation in bed and therefore they are reluctant to talk about it. The fact is, to treat erectile dysfunction, it is very important to communicate with your partner about it and make her a part of the healing process.

It can be quite hard to bring up the topic. Men often don’t know when to start, where to start and what exactly should be discussed. Don’t worry; you are not the only one. This happens with every man facing the problem of ED. There are different ways to approach the subject and you first need to decide a way that will be comfortable for you. If your partner brings up the issue before you do, don’t shrug it off, instead listed to what they have to say and make them feel comfortable.

You may think that you are the only victim of this disorder, but your partner also has go through a lot of emotional stress and they need as much support as you do. Sometimes, it may affect your partner more than you and she may be blaming herself for not being sexually attractive. You need to be open and assure her that it’s not her fault at all and you need her support to deal with your condition.

You should also understand that emotional intimacy is as important as sexual intimacy. Some sex therapists recommend that in order to deal with erectile dysfunction, you first focus on emotional intimacy and take a break from sexual activities. This sis effective when erectile dysfunction is caused as a result of an emotional problem and not due to an underlying medical condition.

It is also important to realize that erectile dysfunction is a serious problem and one that needs medical assistance. Never try to deal with it own your own since there may be underlying factors and trying to treat it by yourself can do more damage to your sexual as well as overall health.

Share your feelings with your partner and have open communication about your problem. Both of you need each other’s love and support to see erectile dysfunction through.