Most men are grappled with various sexual issues that they do not like to discuss. One such common problem that is faced by men commonly is that if erectile dysfunction.

So what is erectile dysfunction?

Well,  it is a condition where a man cannot sustain an erection for too long and this hampers sexual intercourse.

The reason for this is possibly due to an underlying physical or a psychological problem and if the condition persists, it can lead to loss of self-esteem,  low self-confidence, and stress in a relationship.

In most cases, this condition can be treated by consulting a  medical examiner and answering certain questions related to your medical history.

Your sexologist can easily identify this condition and recommend a  line of treatment for the same.

If someone has been suffering from a chronic health condition, your doctor may suggest investigations in order to rule out any other possibility of erectile dysfunction.

Therefore consultation with the specialist is a must.

Addressing erectile dysfunction is not such a big deal and can be easily countered. Here we give you a step-by-step account of how you can this issue under various circumstances.

If you are someone who is not much of a fitness freak then remember that those extra pounds could be the reason for your problematic sex life.

If your weight is on the higher side then it is highly likely that you may have difficulty in experiencing normal intimate life.

Some of the studies carried out in the past have shown that men who have waist sizes more than 40 are more susceptible to erectile dysfunction than others. It is therefore very important you manage your weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Another common Lifestyle disease that could cause and hindrance to your normal sexual life is high blood pressure.

This can lead to restricted blood flow to two different parts of the body including the penis.  This may further lead to the inability to get an erection and you may suffer from erectile dysfunction.  If you or someone who has not yet been monitoring your blood pressure, then it is time to do so.

Besides the above-mentioned conditions, there are certain other examinations that one must carry out in order to rule out any possibility and get to the root of the cause.

When you visit your sexologist, he may carry out a physical examination of your reproductive part to check for any possible cause such as less nerve sensation, etc.

Another important step in identifying this condition is by taking a sample of the blood checking for any signs of heart disease, low testosterone levels, or the beginning of diabetes.

Similar to the blood test, a urine sample may also be taken in order to rule out the possibility of any underlying Lifestyle disease.

The specialist might also recommend an ultrasound to check the correct flow of blood.  Erectile dysfunction is absolutely treatable and, not such a serious condition as it appears to be. All you need is the right guidance and you can get your intimate life back on track.