{"id":34156,"date":"2024-11-12T14:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=34156"},"modified":"2024-11-12T14:45:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:45:02","slug":"erectile-dysfunction-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Myths About Erectile Dysfunction, Debunked\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/erectile-dysfunction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">335 million men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worldwide. Despite its prevalence, however, erectile function (and lack thereof) is something few men feel comfortable talking about. In fact, one recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/11\/lifestyle\/why-are-men-afraid-to-speak-up-about-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that men would much rather talk to their provider about their weight and mental health than their sex life and erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the lack of conversations between men and their healthcare providers about erectile dysfunction and difficulties has led to the perpetuation of misinformation on this common condition. There are huge misconceptions about the age men are often impacted by erectile dysfunction, for one, suggests board-certified family medicine and regenerative anti-aging medication specialist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgowrirocco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gowri Reddy Rocco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> M.D., M.S., an expert committed to helping men preserve fertility, sexual function, and hormone health as they age. The factors that contribute to erectile dysfunction, as well as the treatments for the issue, are also poorly understood, he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to replace erectile dysfunction fiction with fact\u2014and hopefully empower men to talk to their healthcare providers about their sexual well-being\u2014we put together this myth-debunking guide with the help of doctors who specialize in men\u2019s sexual health. Read on to get your facts straight on six common misconceptions about erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS: <\/strong><\/em><em><em><em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgowrirocco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gowri Reddy Rocco<\/a> M.D., M.S., is a board-certified family medicine and regenerative anti-aging medication specialist committed to helping men preserve fertility, sexual function, and hormone health as they age. Justin Houman, M.D. is a board-certified urologist who specializes in sexual health, infertility, and erectile dysfunction and the Senior Medical Advisor at sexual wellness platform <a href=\"http:\/\/hellocake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cake<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Myth: If You Struggle Once, You Have ED<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562253\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, erectile dysfunction is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">persistent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inability to get and maintain a sufficient (a.k.a. firm enough) erection for sexual intercourse, explains Justin Houman, M.D. a board-certified urologist who specializes in sexual health, infertility, and erectile dysfunction and the Senior Medical Advisor at sexual wellness platform <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/hellocake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The key word here? Persistent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So long as no additional symptoms are also present, a one-off instance of a ropey rod likely doesn\u2019t warrant a visit to the urologist or a self-diagnosis. The occasional medium-rare erection could be caused by temporary interferences, such as too much alcohol or drugs in the system, exhaustion, or sky-high stress levels after a rough week at work, according to Houman. Indeed, stress and alcohol use are common causes of occasionally not being able to get or maintain an erection, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Health Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf erectile dysfunction becomes an ongoing issue, however, you need to talk to a healthcare provider like a urologist or endocrinologist,\u201d says Houman. Erectile dysfunction is an early symptom of health concerns like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and diabetes, and hormonal imbalances, explains Rocco. So, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alking to a healthcare provider and getting screened for underlying conditions after three (or more) months of erectile issues, is essential for your overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth: All Men Get ED Eventually\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction isn\u2019t like a fascination with fishing, in that it eventually affects all men of a certain age. \u201cWhile it is true that the risk of ED increases with age, erectile dysfunction doesn\u2019t actually affect <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> men when they age,\u201d says Houman. Data from the American Urological Association suggests that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auajournals.org\/article\/S0022-5347(07)02347-6\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of men between 70 and 79 years old experience mild to severe symptoms of erectile dysfunction. While that certainly qualifies as the majority, it&#8217;s by no means all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not an individual eventually gets erectile dysfunction depends on a wide variety of factors, including overall health and predisposition to or presence of underlying health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, says Houman. An individual\u2019s lifestyle choices, including alcohol consumption, tobacco use, exercise habits, and diet also play a role, as do psychological factors like stress, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/male-hair-loss-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top Reason For Hair Loss In Men<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRegular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, resolving insulin resistance by eating a low-sugar diet, and getting good quality sleep all help a man maintain his ability to get an erection as he ages,\u201d says Rocco. Per research published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/smoa\/article\/6\/2\/75\/6956424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Medicine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 40 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise four times per week is adequate for decreasing the risk of erectile dysfunction in aging men. Meanwhile, another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2772916\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that those who ate diets higher in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, and omega-3 fatty acids, and lower in red meat, artificial sugars, and trans fats, were more likely to report good or very good erections (and fared better than those who ate other diets).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth: ED is An Old Person\u2019s Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as not all old men will have erectile issues, not all people with ED are old. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men in their 20s and 30s can also experience erectile dysfunction,\u201d says Houman. A 2017 review published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28642047\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Medicine Reviews<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports that the prevalence of ED in men under 40 may be as high as 30 percent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYoung men should also <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know that erectile dysfunction is more common in men who drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, use nicotine products, and smoke marijuana,\u201d says Rocco. One 2021 review published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/karger.com\/uin\/article\/105\/11-12\/969\/829299\/A-Meta-Analysis-of-Erectile-Dysfunction-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urologia Internationalis<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported a significant association between regular alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction. Meanwhile, one study published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6893937\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported that rates of ED are twice as high in cannabis users than in non-users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For young men, lifestyle factors such as stress are likely to contribute to symptoms of ED, Rocco adds. That\u2019s because stress <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4837321\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to neurochemical and neuroendocrine changes in the brain as well as endocrinological (hormonal) changes in the body, which disrupt normal erectile function. As such, any younger men experiencing inconsistent erections or who are otherwise worried about erectile difficulties should consider implementing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK513300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress-management protocols<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like yoga, body scanning, and meditation), he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth: ED Signals A Lack Of Attraction To Your Partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7035532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biochemical Research International<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the partners of people with ED often suspect their attractiveness is to blame. But \u201cerectile dysfunction has nothing to do with your sexual attraction to your partner,\u201d notes Rocco. \u201cIt is normal for people to struggle with ED and is not a sign that you\u2019re not attracted to your partner anymore.\u201d ED is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">far<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more likely to be caused by poor health choices or an underlying condition related to cardiovascular or hormone health, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than blaming your partner(s) for your limp willy, Rocco says it\u2019s important to reflect on your recent exercise, eating, and drinking habits, as well as your stress levels and medication. If you\u2019ve been drinking every weekend, altered your prescription drug line-up, been sedentary, have gained weight, or have been loosey-goosey with your diet, odds are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">those<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the things contributing to ED, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worth noting, though, is the fact that underlying relationship issues can contribute to erectile function. As Houman explains, stress and mental health disorders are leading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10826397\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of erectile dysfunction\u2014and relationship stress falls under this umbrella. As such, if there are any underlying gripes in your relationship, it will likely help your sex life (and overall connectedness) to talk about it. (A couples therapist is a good resource for people who do not feel comfortable addressing underlying issues without an intermediary).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth: ED Meds Start and Stop with Viagra\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to a combination of name recognition and commercial virality, many people (wrongly) assume that erectile dysfunction medications start and stop with Viagra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra, Aronix, Liberize, and Nipatra are all brand-new versions of a drug called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/sildenafil-viagra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sildenafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a type of ED medication that works by disabling an enzyme in the body called PDE5, which stops penile blood vessel muscles from fully relaxing. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanurology.com\/article\/S0302-2838(04)00236-2\/abstract#:~:text=Administration%20of%20sildenafil%20was%20followed,12%20hours%20after%20sildenafil%20intake.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highly effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Viagra and other sildenafil medications are just some of many medication treatment options for ED, says Houman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other medication options for erectile dysfunction, too. One option is called tadalafil, which is sold under the brand names Cialis and Adcirca. Tadalafil medications also block the PDE5 enzyme and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5603624\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have been found<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be about as effective as sildenafil options. The main difference between the two drug types is duration of efficacy; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/sildenafil-viagra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sildenafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains effective for four to six hours after ingestion while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/questions-and-answers-cialis-tadalafil#:~:text=After%20taking%20a%20single%20tablet,are%20taking%20certain%20other%20medications.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tadalafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stays in the system for closer to 48 hours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/herbs-that-support-healthy-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Herbs That Support Healthy Testosterone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notably, sometimes trouble-shooting erectile dysfunction involves removing medication from your line-up (with doctor approval), rather than adding one. \u201cErectile dysfunction is the side effect of a lot of over-the-counter and prescription medications, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/004024.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d says Rocco. Many antidepressants, antihistamines, beta-blockers, and painkillers also list erectile dysfunction as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/004024.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential side effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have new-onset ED, he suggests bringing it up with your provider. They may be able to suggest an alternative dosing schedule or medication if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/trt\">Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)<\/a> is another good option for men experiencing ED, since l<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ow testosterone levels (defined as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood levels of testosterone under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4255853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 ng\/dL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are a common contributor to erectile dysfunction, according to Rocco. In fact, sexual and erectile dysfunction is one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532933\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of low testosterone levels, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wmuro.com\/low-testosterone-are-you-one-in-four\/#:~:text=Sexual%20dysfunction%20is%20among%20the,63%25%20report%20lowered%20sex%20drive.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearly 70 percent of men with low T<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reporting this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> relationship between testosterone and erectile function is not fully understood. However, physiologically, testosterone <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9789013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has been shown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support healthy penile blood flow, so as testosterone levels dip, penile blood flow (and thus erectile function) becomes impaired. Meanwhile, psychologically, testosterone is an important ingredient in the ability to have sexual fantasies or daydreams. In fact, low testosterone levels have been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/55210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with reduced sexual fantasizing and, as a result, reduced ability to get and maintain an erection during solo sex when imagination is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/test-your-testosterone-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Signs You Should Have Your Testosterone Levels Tested<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For folks in whom low testosterone is the sole cause of erectile dysfunction, supplementing with TRT will support erectile health, says Houman. However, TRT is not a universal cure-all. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TRT on its own won&#8217;t necessarily fix erectile dysfunction if there are other underlying contributors,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine whether or not you are a candidate for TRT, Rocco recommends getting your testosterone levels evaluated. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/lp\/trt\">Explore whether TRT is right for you<\/a> at Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s Viagra, TRT, or another medication, in the event that you are prescribed erectile dysfunction medication, Rocco recommends taking additional steps to support your health. Regularly exercising, logging quality sleep, cutting down on all processed sugars and foods, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods, cutting out alcohol and smoking, and managing stress are all important for erectile and overall health, he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 335 million men worldwide. Despite its prevalence, however, erectile function (and lack thereof) is something few men feel comfortable talking about. In fact, one recent poll found that men would much rather talk to their provider about their weight and mental health than their sex life and erectile dysfunction.\u00a0 Unfortunately,<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-myths\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">6 Myths About Erectile Dysfunction, Debunked\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":34160,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Myths About Erectile Dysfunction, Debunked\u00a0 | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Myths about erectile dysfunction abound. 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