Understanding Male Virility
You may have heard of the typical sayings by your colleagues, families or maybe even your doctors!
These myths may be accounted to a certain degree, but one has to understand that there are more truth that just a saying.
Myths about Male Impotence (or also known as erectile dysfunction)
There are myths about male virility, impotence, and sexuality that you may have heard of. Let’s expose some of these myths to help spread proper knowledge on what it really means to be virile. Perhaps we can help improve these statistics.
Myth 1:“Real men don’t experience male impotence”
All men over the age of 30 experience impotence as least once in their lifetime. It's estimated that over 150 million men worldwide have male impotence; in fact, reports suggest this figure could be as high as 300 million or more.
Estimating the numbers is difficult because less than 2 men in 10 seek treatment for impotence problems.
Myth 2: Male impotence is “all in the mind”
Less than 20% of male impotence cases have a primary psychological cause. The majority of men with impotence have an underlying physical condition such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and prostate cancer surgery. Stress, anxiety and loss of self-esteem are only secondary psychological factors that occur if impotence remains undiagnosed and untreated.
Myth 3: Male impotence is a natural part of growing old
Although it's evident that the risk of experiencing impotence increases with age, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a normal part of aging. Increasing rate of male impotence in old age is largely due to the increased chances of having an underlying physical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease as men grow older. To compound this factor, a number of medications prescribed for these conditions can cause impotence. In a nutshell, aging on its own does not cause impotence.
Myth 4: There is no “cure” for male impotence
As yet medical science hasn't come up with a permanent "cure" for male impotence, a number of very effective therapies are available. Oral medications such as Viagra® have revolutionized the treatment of male impotence; however impotence pills don't work for everyone. Other safe and effective treatments include vacuum pumps, impotence injections, penile implants, and herbal supplements to recharge and fortify one’s body chemistry. Once male impotence is effectively treated, most men go on to lead active, satisfying sex lives.
Myth 5: Impotence is a solely a man’s problem
Both partners in a relationship can experience problems when male impotence goes untreated. Often failure to communicate and denial of the problem lead to depression, anxiety, and lack of self-esteem for both partners. A tendency to avoid sexual contact can often leave one or both partners feeling unloved, unattractive and unwanted.
Myth 6: Male impotence is too embarrassing to discuss with anyone
Quite a large number of men find it very difficult to discuss their problems with anyone else, most especially those related to impotence. Male impotence can often be the symptom of an underlying medical condition and won't simply "go away" if it remains untreated. So, it's important to seek medical advice as soon as possible. Once the condition is diagnosed, suitable treatment can begin immediately and the problem can usually be alleviated.
Myth 7: Men should know all about sex
The general consensus of opinion appears to be that men instinctively know how to have sex. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Clinical studies confirm that male impotence can result from lack of knowledge and ignorance about the "mechanics" of sex. A common misconception is that sex is a simple and straightforward process for men. This is not true. Often, men find it difficult to discuss the subject, and asking questions would not only reveal their ignorance and lack of knowledge, but possibly threaten their masculinity.
Media images of the virile male in action only serve to further confuse and alienate those men who don't understand "the basics" of sexual intercourse. Talking to a specialist counselor or therapist will quickly clear up any misconceptions and help overcome male virility problems caused by lack of knowledge.
Myth 8: Men always want sex
The myth that men are always "ready, willing and able" to have sex is simply not true. The commonly held misconceptions about the "dominant male" have been proven to damage the sexual, physical and psychological well-being of a number of men.
Myth 9: Tight underwear causes ED.
While physical and psychological conditions can lead to ED, tight underwear is not to blame. Wearing tight underwear may be a factor in producing a low sperm count. A recent Swedish study on sexuality and marriage carried out on 286 couples of varying ages found that men who perceived themselves to be the "dominant male" were more likely to experience temporary male impotence if sex was requested when they weren't in the mood.
Healthy relationships are about having an equal partnership, good communication and respect for the feelings of both partners. It's not uncommon for one partner to want more frequent sexual activity, and sexual desire can fluctuate between partners and at various times and stages in life.
Discussing these issues reasonably and rationally so that each partner understands the needs of the other helps maintain a happy and healthy sexual relationship.
Seek treatment from medical experts. You may also opt for herbal supplements. They are known best to reduce the symptoms and not cure. Herbal supplements do not cure, but as if they aid in reducing the symptoms, you will eventually lead a better quality life.
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