Kingsmann
JF-Expert Member
- Oct 4, 2018
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There's a lot of misinformation about the causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction (ED). To know the facts, you may need to bust some myths along the way.
Myth: ED is a normal part of growing older and men have to learn to live with it.
Fact: Although ED is more common among older men, that doesn't mean it's something you have to live with.
It's not unusual for older men to need more stimulation to help get them aroused than they did when they were younger. But there's no reason you won't be able to enjoy sex as you get older. Lots of guys are able to get erections well into their senior years, and there's likely no reason that you can't be one of them.
Myth: Erectile dysfunction doesn't affect younger men.
Fact: Although ED is more common in men over 75, guys of any age can have it.
Myth: ED may be upsetting, but there's nothing dangerous about it.
Fact: Although ED itself isn't dangerous, it can be an early warning sign of a serious health condition, such as diabetes or heart problems.
