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Over the past few decades’ society has begun to allow a more open forum with regards to sex and sexuality. Despite the fact that some issues regarding sexuality are still being debated, it is not uncommon for the media to discuss issues such as male sexual dysfunction, also known as Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Many myths have been portrayed over time suggesting that a man’s sexual function and stamina define the man. The pharmaceutical companies and the media have continued to perpetuate this myth by promoting drugs with ads that suggest that unless you take this drug you will be unable to satisfy your partner. Even the word impotence is synonymous with helpless, inadequate, and useless. Satisfaction is defined as, “the act of filling a desire or need or appetite.” This suggests that satisfaction can come in many forms and not just through sexual performance.
Human sexuality begins in the brain. It is true that certain diseases or drugs may cause sexual dysfunction, but occasionally it can stem from a dissatisfaction, which emanates from elsewhere in our lives. A few things that may affect performance include poor physical condition, depression, bad relationships, dissatisfaction with a job or work environment, and stress. Regardless of the cause, sexual dysfunction can have a devastating affect on the psyche.
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