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Statistics on erectile difficulty (ED) suggest 22% of men over 60 and 30% of those over the age of 70 are often unable to get enough of an erection for vaginal penetration. And it’s been seen more and more in younger men.
<RANT> If you have a sudden change in your erections, please, please, please see your doctor. Many of the causes of ED can kill you, and poor erections may be the only warning you get. Even if you don’t want to fix the problem, you need to tell your doctor about it so he can rule out things that could end your life. </END RANT>
A little over a third of men who develop ED never seek help for it, and about a third wait a year or more. Many men only seek treatment when their wife demands it. There were a lot of reasons for not seeking help. Many think it’s a natural part of ageing. Embarrassment was common, as was feeling they could not afford the drugs that would help. I want you to know ED is neither normal nor inevitable. There are ways to reduce embarrassment, and the cost is way down. Some information on dealing with weak or non-existent erections:
Put A Ring On It
One form of ED is called leaky vein. The penis gets erect just fine, but doesn’t stay that way as the blood leaks out. A penis ring can stop the leaking, resulting in a hard, lasting erection. Additionally, a ring can sometimes make a weak erection better. If you get mostly hard, a ring is a cheap option.
Take Pills For It
The patents have expired on both Viagra® and Cialis®. This means there are a lot of generic versions at great prices. Amazon Prime members can get 90 generic Viagra® for $37.40 and 90 generic Cialis® for $26.60. And you can use their online doctors to get a prescription, which is far less embarrassing.
Please be aware ED pills don’t give you an erection. They make it possible for you to get an erection normally. So you will need whatever stimulation you needed before the ED to get hard. Also be aware the drugs tend to work better after taking them a few times.
Viagra® needs to be taken half an hour to forty-five minutes before sex, and should be taken on an empty stomach. Cialis® can be used this way, or you can take a lower dose daily and then be able to get an erection when you want it any time of the day. Additionally, Cialis® is used to treat some benign prostate enlargement.
Both products do have side effects, but these are usually mild when they occur.
Don’t Give Up
Pills work for most men, but not all. There are other options if pills don’t work. If you want good erections, your doctor can help you make that happen. Don’t let ED end your sex life!
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I had some ED problems in my 30s, but when I started walking daily that went away. Then, in my 50s it happened again, and I don’t know why. I exercise and eat fairly well. I did talk to my doctor and get Viagra, which I don’t always need but it’s great to have. I only take 25 mg. My wife appreciates how firm the erections are with it. I also have a ring, but that can be uncomfortable sometimes but it can sure keep an erection hard, even for a bit after ejaculation, which can be different with a ring on.
I’ve heard the comment ‘poor erection quality can indicate other health issues’ before, but I’ve wondered on the correlation as an overall thing. What I mean by that is: Is it all encompassing? Or just certain times? I’m in my later 50’s and I still get morning wood and night time erections, but most times (not always) if we try to have sex at the end of the day, my penis won’t cooperate. I have just associated those times with age and lower T levels after a long day. My job requires that I get up early, so my wife is not interested in morning sex M-F. I am beat and tired by 9:00 pm most times, which is why I attribute the lack of erection ability at bed time. Lately we have had a scheduled Saturday morning “romp” when my wife awakens and everything works fine. Even did a back-to-back “2-fer” last Saturday with about 45 minutes of recovery time between. I was pleased with that!
I’m in decent health overall, pretty muscular for my age and walk a lot for my job. I’ll admit my diet could be better, but I’m not much over weight. I haven’t had my T levels checked, so I’m sure I should. But based on what I’ve shared, what do people think? Normal age related decline or something I should look into?
@Steve – It’s more about a regular problem, not situtional. Morning erections are a good sign.