If your ED is psychological… Many men suffering from recurrent ED are told that there is no physical cause for the dysfunction. Psychogenic dysfunction is the next most likely outcome- a mental block that is preventing you from achieving or sustaining an erection. While traditional ED medications such as Viagra, Levitra and Cialis are all…

The anatomy of an erection To begin with there are three types:  Psychogenic: thoughts and nerve signals contribute to your erection Reflexogenic: physical stimulation in which the signals don’t even reach the brain.  Nocturnal: erections that occur without your knowing in the dead of night.  However, they all essentially rely on the same mechanism of…

Opioids versus conservative care for managing back pain Because of their reputation as strong painkillers, opioids are often prescribed for the management of severe, chronically recurring back pain. But a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota, information for which can be found here, is showing that we may want to think twice…

Supplements and herbal remedies for ED are often not the answer Among the most common natural remedies identified as possibly helping men with erectile dysfunction, there is only meager evidence to suggest their efficacy. Furthermore, you run a gamut of risks while choosing what supplements to take, and in what quantities to take them. A…

Many cases of penile dysfunction are not actually ED In fact, it is important to differentiate whether an actual physical reason is preventing you from achieving an erection or if you simply have what is known as erectile dissatisfaction. This kind of ED means that gaining and maintaining erections may be more difficult but not…

ED can be an early sign of underlying cardiovascular disease Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, were originally thought of as the reason for erectile dysfunction’s connection to heart health. The idea was that blocked arteries prevented blood flow to the penis. It is now thought that ED’s connection to heart health is down to…

Erectile dysfunction is more common than you think Roughly 50% of men between the ages of 40-70 experiencing sexual dysfunction of some degree. Because sexual dysfunction directly correlates with a lower quality of life, men are quick to turn to ED drugs to help improve their sex lives; and indeed, ED drugs have a success rate…

Acoustic compression addresses the cause of erectile dysfunction Proper sexual function relies on the ability of your blood vessels to transport blood into the penis (like they should) in order to stimulate erections. When it comes the idea of “extracorporeal shockwave therapy,” many people balk at the idea of submitting their penis to such a…

To be clear, shock wave therapy is NOT the new Viagra… …as it has been called in many media outlets and medical publications. Traditional methods of treating erectile dysfunction target the symptoms; instead low-intensity shock wave therapy targets the cause. Furthermore, while traditional medications are often taken daily, this sonic form of therapy attempts to cure…