When a man has difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, this is called erectile dysfunction.  At one time, it was called impotence, but times have evolved, and the more politically correct term is now erectile dysfunction.

Who gets erectile dysfunction?

Many men are embarassed about this condition, but it is absolutely nothing to be embarassed about! It is actually tends to be a typical  part of getting older for many men. In fact, over 30 million men in the USA have erectile dysfunction!

As men age, they may need more stimulation in order to maintain an erection and they may find that it can take awhile before they can get an erection again once they have had one in a love-making session.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

There are many reasons ED can occur. Some of them include the following:

*Fatigue *Diabetes *High Blood Pressure *Stress *Anxiety *Depression *Alcohol *Tobacco *Brain or spinal cord injuries *Atherosclerosis

*Antidepressants *Pain medication *Blood pressure medications *Multiple Sclerosis *Stroke *Prostate surgery *Bladder surgery *Radiation therapy to the testicles *Parkinson's disease *Hypogonadism

Other conditions can also cause issues including the inability to keep your blood sugar under control.  If you are on any medications, it is important to keep taking them as directed by your physician. If none of the conditions are suspected above, your doctor may test for a hormone problem, and will schedule appropriate tests should this be a concern.

Problems communicating with your partner, infidelity, and/or other tension in the relationship can also make it difficult to obtain and sustain an erection.  If any of these issues are apparent, it is often helpful to discuss these things with your partner, or even a qualified therapist to help you move beyond the anxiety and return to a healthy relationship.

How to keep an erection?

If you have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, the first thing you should do is see your doctor to rule out  any identifyable  medical causes. Once you are under your doctor's care, if  you find that you are still having difficulty with keeping an erection, there are many wonderful male enhancement drugs on the market, many that are all-natural . Viagra is one option, and Viagra alternatives are another. Whatever male-enhancement  pill you decide to take, once your  erections are restored to  their full potential, you can resume  enjoying making love to your partner once again!