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Erectile Dysfunction Health Center

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Men have a lot of fears about erectile dysfunction. Fight those fears with facts. Stop worrying and start learning about why men sometimes don't get erections.

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

How common is it? What can I do about it? Get an overview here.

Did you know that erections start in the brain? Find out how the penis enlarges and how ejaculation occurs in this illustrated guide.

Causes

It's not always a case of mind over matter.

A side effect of some medications can be erectile dysfunction.  Read on, you may need to check your medicine cabinet.

Are You at Risk?

Are you aware that diabetes and erectile dysfunction are linked? In men with diabetes, impotence may occur as an early complication.

Erections are all about blood flow to the penis. Learn more about conditions that affect blood flow – and cause male impotence.

Is biking bad for the bedroom? Certain bicycle seats may cause erectile dysfunction.

Prevention

A healthy lifestyle can mean a healthy love life.

Have you or your partner experienced an episode of erectile dysfunction?


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