The good news is that, if we can get them talking safely in couples therapy, there are often easy ways to
address erectile dysfunction.
In older couples, acupuncture can
address erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, poor sperm morphology, painful intercourse and low libido, while improving the quality of both the egg and sperm.
Its aphrodisiac effects were so substantial that it was the basis for the development of another peptide designed exclusively to
address erectile and sexual dysfunction — Bremelanotide PT 141.
Not exact matches
«Testosterone therapy improves sexual interest, function in older men: Largest placebo - controlled study to date finds testosterone can
address low libido,
erectile dysfunction.»
Patients can find themselves on a whole pharmacopoeia of drugs that
address their NMS on a one - off basis, targeting individual symptoms — sildenafil (Viagra ®) for
erectile dysfunction, stimulants for daytime sleepiness and fatigue, clozapine for psychosis, and even glycopyrrolate for frank, uncontrolled drooling — but again, these drugs do nothing to check the underlying progression of AS pathology, and the NMS continue to worsen over time.
For men with severe,
erectile dysfunction, this are must be properly
addressed regardless of your testosterone levels.
Psychological and behavioral causes of
erectile dysfunction can also be treated, but they are much better
addressed by therapists with expertise in sexual behavioral medicine.
Sex therapy can help
address a number of issues such as: lack of knowledge regarding sexual health; sexual issues related to religion / spirituality, family values, culture, and / or ethnicity; communication barriers related to sexual intimacy; sexual and relationship issues related to an affair and / or differences in sexual pleasure preferences; sexual health related to medical factors; female orgasmic disorder; female sexual interest / arousal disorder;
erectile disorder (premature ejaculation); pain experienced during penetration; vaginismus; male hypoactive sexual desire disorder; issues related to sexual orientation and / or gender identity; lacking knowledge or relationship issues related to a sexually transmitted infection and / or safer sex practices; risky sexual behavior related to substance use; sexual issues or relationship issues related to history of sexual abuse; and interest and / or lacking knowledge regarding BDSM, kink, and / or other sexual lifestyles.
In the context of sex therapy, individuals and couples typically consult Nicolas to
address concerns related to sexual desire (e.g., «Low libido,» discrepant levels of desire between partners), sexual pain (vaginismus, vulvodynia / provoked vestibulodynia), rapid or delayed ejaculation,
erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia.
Even if one partner has the primary issue such as
erectile dysfunction or pain during sex, there are usually couple dynamics that play a role in
addressing the conflict.
While lack of desire in one or both partners is the most common complaint, there are many other issues, including inhibitions,
erectile dysfunction, painful sex, or just difficulty talking about what each partner needs or desires, that can be successfully
addressed.
Some of Victoria's expertise in Sex and Relationship therapy is in
addressing challenges associated with low libido / low sex drive, differing / mismatched desires,
erectile dysfunction, and inability to orgasm.
Some areas that sex therapy can
address are desire discrepancies within a couple, development & deepening of emotional and sexual intimacy, arousal and desire concerns, difficulties with climax, emerging sexual identities, socio - cultural factors associated with sexuality, open relationships, extra-marital affairs & infidelity, diversity of sexual expression, cybersexuality, sexual trauma, abuse & rape, sexual dysfunction such as difficulty establishing or maintaining an
erectile and painful sex.
Things we can
address include concerns about sexual desire or arousal, sexual interest, compulsive sexual behaviors,
erectile dysfunction, trouble reaching orgasm, intimacy issues related to health conditions, and issues resulting from past sexual trauma.