How to Tell Your Partner You Have Erectile Dysfunction





Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known impotence, is a common male sexual problem, affecting about 40 percent of men over age 40 and 70 percent of men over age 70. Having ED is stressful, and some men struggle with opening up to their partner about their condition. Here are some things to consider to help make the conversation easier for both you and your partner.

Educate yourself. There are many misconceptions about impotence. You need to educate both you and your partner on the causes of ED to clear up these myths. Some common myths about ED include: 
·         ED is just part of aging. This is not true. It is not just older men who get ED. Some young men may get ED due to another health problem or a psychological issue.
·         Drinking will make sex easier. Drinking before having sex may cause more problems because drinking can worsen ED.
·         You can't talk to your doctor about ED. Also not true. ED is a medical condition and you should talk to your doctor about it.
·         There is no cure for ED. In reality, almost all cases of ED are treatable.

Choose an appropriate time and place. You are probably nervous about revealing to your partner that you have erectile dysfunction. Have a plan to determine the best time and place to engage in a heart-to-heart conversation with your partner.
·         Make sure you choose a place where you and your partner will be most comfortable. Perhaps the bedroom would not be the best place to talk to avoid associating the bedroom with such a sensitive topic.


Prepare your opening. Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words when addressing a sensitive topic. Consider practicing what you will say during the opening of your conversation. It might be easiest to begin by telling your partner that you are uncomfortable talking about your erectile dysfunction.
·         For example, you might say, “I’m really embarrassed to talk about this, but I want to talk about the problem I’ve been having when we’re having sex.”



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