Few days ago I chanced upon one such issue in one of the reputed tabloids. The report discussed about the male impotency and its rising toll among the average Americans still in their prime---in their forties or even late thirties. A research carried on in 2002 revealed that some twenty two persons in every one thousand suffer from the symptoms of ED.

This has a great social significance; on the one hand male impotency involving erectile dysfunction can blow up the entire dynamics of conjugal relationship and more the breaking ups more detrimental it proves to be for the society as a whole. On the other hand, sex is a part of normal human existence and in this age of excessive stressful lifestyle, sex can act as the most effective and natural stress reliever. In the absence of this extremely normal biological practice, a man can reach on the verge of frustration and depression. And we all know the consequences of a society consisting of a bunch of frustrated guys; it is extremely dangerous for the nation.

So it is important that one should seek the medical help at the earliest, if he notices some problem with erection in spite of sexual stimulation. Although the whole body can be the vehicle for sexual enjoyment, the erection of the penis is important for concluding the sexual pleasure in totality.

To put it very simply, erection occurs when blood rushes up to the penis as a result of sexual stimulation. Now the flow of blood is not all; the blood has to remain there all right for rendering the organ the firmness required for completing the process of sexual intercourse.

In addition to proper blood supply, you also need neurological stimulus, the supply of hormone in right quantity, and above all the psychic stimuli for a penile erection.

In the inadequate supply of one or more of these factors, ED may set in.

So what is the solution to the problem of ED?

1.If you are seeking a solution to the problem of ED, you have to first find out whether there is an underlying organic cause and, if there is any, you have to seek treatment to eradicate that cause first.

2.If your doctor detects a hormonal deficiency causing ED in you, you have to address the problem accordingly. In most of the cases, hormonal dysfunctions are caused by abusing agents entering the body through harmful lifestyle choices like smoking, alcoholism or addiction to the recreational drugs. You can deal with erectile dysfunction by blocking those agents from entering your body.

3.If the problem is psychological in nature, then consider sexual counseling along with your partner.

4The ultimate solution lies in various ED aids to render the firmness to the penis prior to sexual intercourse. The oral formula like Viagra, Levitra and Cialis have the FDA approval in support of their effectiveness as well as safety. Then there is another wonderful product called yohimbine that work as blood vessel relaxant.

5.If you do not want to take drugs, then fight against it with a number of sophisticated devices such as vacuum erection device or Penile implants.

There was a time when couples used to take the matter of sexual dissatisfaction as granted and continued to live with it. But in the face of so many effective solutions, you no longer need to live with this predicament. So get treated for ED and discover the relationship with your partner in a new light.