WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SEXUAL COUNSELLING IN THE TREATMENT OF ED?

Erectile Dysfunction, also called as Impotence is a condition in which a man is unable to maintain an erection firm enough for sex. It can also mean a reduced need or desire for intercourse.

The mind plays an important role in having and maintaining a healthy sexual relationship. Many factors like depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems etc can interfere with sexual feelings and can contribute to reducing or worsening of erections and physical pleasure. Sexual counselling is one of the most important parts of treatment for the men with ED. Men are usually reluctant to discuss their sexual problems with anyone & must be specifically asked. Achieving a long lasting erection is intimately connected to a man’s self-esteem & sense of worth. When a man has doubt regarding his sexual performance, he loses his confidence & also his attempts in the future of sex provoke his anxiety. If ED in men is caused by some physical causes can be treated with one or more of the various available therapies, however, the cause of ED in a man is somehow psychological, a few words of encouragement can be of great help either from the doctor or from his spouse.