Erectile Dysfunction

Mental Health and ED

The Basics
Treatment
Living with Mental Health Conditions and ED

The Basics

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We Have Questions: Ties Between PTSD and ED

Erectile dysfunction is often a consequence of trauma. Therapy treats both.

by David Hopper

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Depression and ED Form a Debilitating Feedback Loop

The conditions conspire to create what may seem to be an insurmountable twosome. It's not.

by Kurtis Bright

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Good Stress, Bad Stress and Their Effects on Sexual Function

Positive, negative and traumatic experiences affect libido, but these situations can be managed.

by James Anderson

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Does Lithium or Other Bipolar Treatment Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Mental health issues can deliver a double whammy to erectile function, so weigh your options.

by Kurtis Bright

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Treatment

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Body Image, Its Ties to ED, and How Therapy Can Help

A negative view of your body could have a negative impact on your erections.

by David Hopper

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It's Better With a Partner: Couples Counseling for ED

Therapy with a significant other can help men cope with—or maybe even improve—erectile problems.

by David Hopper

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Please Stop Believing These Sex Therapy Inaccuracies

When mental blocks lead to erectile issues, a therapist can help, but know what to expect.

by Austin Harvey

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Sex Therapists Offer Unique, Essential Knowledge to ED Sufferers

Therapy designed specifically for sexual function bridges patients' mental and physical issues.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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Living with Mental Health Conditions and ED

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Serotonin: The Complex Ingredient in Depression and Sexual Function

If this important chemical messenger is out of balance, libido and mental health can suffer.

by Helen Massy

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Guilt and Low Self-Esteem Deflate Erectile Function

Even if the physiological side is good to go, the psychological side can battle the bulge.

by Kurtis Bright

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Eating Disorders Can Affect Your Penis

Being anorexic, bulimic or having binge eating disorder could cause penis problems.

by Austin Harvey

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How to Help a Partner With Erectile Problems

Talking will help in the long run, but pleasure can be achieved in the absence of an erection.

by Austin Harvey

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Does Struggling With Grief Actually Make You Horny?

It's not uncommon for a period of grieving to cause a spike in arousal.

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How Your Emotional Baggage Can Ruin Your Sex Life

If your past is weighing you and your sex life down, it's time to stop facing it alone.

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Culture and Entertainment

Social Media Scrolling May Make You Dysmorphic

You want to look your best, but there are costs to getting the perfect selfie.

By Shayne Tyrpin

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Why Sex Therapy Is Better Than It's Ever Been

This is definitely not your grandmother's sex-therapy session.

By Jason Crosby