This One's for the Significant Other
A bump in the road has been reached. It may be difficult to have a partner with erectile dysfunction. At times, it may feel personal, but it really is important to see the condition from the partner’s perspective. There are many causes of ED, including underlying, more serious health problems, medications, stress, depression and smoking. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that the cause of ED is not the partner, and the partner should not blame herself/himself. According to WebMD, feelings of self-blame, anxiety and anger are most commonly due to the lack of education about the causes of ED. When it comes to dealing with ED in a relationship, it may seem like a lose-lose battle at first. The significant other may question the man, which causes the man to back off due to embarrassment. This progresses into the significant other backing off, as well, because she/he feels at fault. Eventually, this leads to poor communication and a p...