If you're having difficulty when it comes to participating in sexual activity and wondering how to separate the fact from the fiction, we can help.

One of the most common erectile dysfunction myths is that "real men" never have problems being involved in sexual activity. Many equate sexual dysfunction with a lack of manliness and a man's ability to satisfy his partner with his masculinity.

In many cultures a man's ability to impregnate a woman is equated with his virility; the more children he has, the more he is respected. Unfortunately these erectile dysfunction myths are very dangerous as they can often stand in the way of a man getting the proper help and care he needs. Many men are afraid to approach their doctor and tell them they have a problem, and of course they are rarely comfortable speaking to their partner about it as well.

Another of the more common erectile dysfunction myths is that sexual dysfunction is always physical. This can be true in many cases, but believe it or not, men can have emotional reactions to the sex act itself that can stand in the way of their participation in and enjoyment of sexual activity. As an example, a man raised in a very strict religious household may have been told that all sexual activity is sinful or dirty and this may make him feel guilty even if he is just aroused.

Erectile dysfunction myths that ignore the emotional reasons for this problem can also neglect problems in a relationship that cause a man to shy away from sexual activity. A lack of communication between partners, frustration over not having one's sexual needs met, feeling neglected when children come along, and problems like these can actually detract from a man's performance in the bedroom and cause sexual dysfunction.

However, it's a common erectile dysfunction myth to assume that a man has no emotional response to sex and sees it simply as a physical act; most assume that men can be ready anytime, anywhere. This just simply isn't true.

And one of the more common erectile dysfunction myths is that these problems can be cured with a simple pill. Men experiencing any type of sexual dysfunction need to speak to their doctor about a complete physical exam and also be honest with themselves regarding any emotional causes that are in the way of their sexual performance and pleasure.

Believing the erectile dysfunction myths that a simple prescription can fix all problems is another roadblock to getting proper treatment.