Expert Male Functioning Tips

In mid-life, a significant number of women report experiencing a “sexual reawakening.”

The children are gone, they have more privacy, and more time on their hands. But ironically, at the very time women’s interest in sex rises, many men face the reality of sexual dysfunction.

But sexual health (including erectile dysfunction—or ED) is often one of the last topics they discuss with their doctor… or their wife.

Why?

He feels embarrassed, The inability to perform sexually carries shame, psychological distress, and negative relationship repercussions.

She feels rejected, frustrated, and wonders if she just isn’t enough.

I have spoken with a number of women whose sexual frustration was mounting, but their husbands refused to talk with them about it or to ask their doctor about possible treatments for ED.

And here’s the interesting part… 50% of men at 50 years old have ED. 60% of men at 60 have ED. And it continues to progress as men age.

So they are not broken! They are normal!

On this week’s powerful epsidode of Marriage iQ, urology expert Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer reveals the psychological impacts of ED, it’s correlation with other health issues, and the best treatment options. S

he believes that the best way to approach this often unspoken challenge for couples is through education and communication.

So whether you are a man facing ED (or worried about it in the future), or a woman wondering if your husband’s disinterest in sex is your fault, this episode is for you! Consider this to be your starting place to educate yourselves!

Action Tip:

Have a conversation this week about you and your partner’s sexual health. Here are some questions to get started:

• I want to feel close to you sexually—have you noticed anything changing for you physically lately?

• I’ve heard this is really common… and treatable. Have you been worried about it at all?

• I’m on your team. I know this isn’t about me not wanting you (or you not wanting me).

• Do you want to learn about it together?

• Would it help to talk to someone about this? Would you feel comfortable about us going together?

Let’s stop treating ED as a shameful part of aging, stop silencing ourselves about it, and get the help needed to have fulfilling sexual relationships.

**As a side note, rising numbers of men in their 20s and 30s are experiencing porn-induced ED, which we touch on only briefly in this episode. However, some of the possible treatments are the same.

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