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Your Sexual Health
How
Do I Talk To My Lover About Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive subject
and most men would rather avoid talking to their significant
other if and when they experience it. But erectile dysfunction
is a serious problem that should be discussed with your spouse
or lover so that you’ll know how and which treatments are right
for you both.
You
might be in one of two situations. Either your lover has
erectile dysfunction, and you want to talk tot hem about it
– or the problem is yours and you’d like to talk to your partner
about it. You need to know how to handle either situation.
If you have a partner that suffers from frequent erectile
dysfunction, see the tips below about how to broach the subject
before it takes a toll on your relationship.
•
Sensitivity is the key. Let your lover know in a kind and
sensitive manner that you want to help him deal with the problem.
Offer to go to the doctor with him so that he’ll know the level
of your concern and eagerness to work with him on an emotional
and physical basis.
•
Approach him with knowledge. Let him know that many other
men also suffer from erectile dysfunction and that treatments
are available.
•
Never place blame. Don’t blame your lover for his inability
to get and maintain an erection. Don’t even tease him about
it. The psychological impact on him might be devastating.
If you have frequent erectile dysfunction, but haven’t been
able to talk about it with your lover, see the tips below:
•
Let your lover know that you want to end the problem. Approach
the subject of your sex life at a time when you aren’t stressed
or in the middle of an argument. And, make sure you have the
time and privacy you’ll need to discuss the problem for as
long as you need to.
•
Research the subject and be prepared with suggestions. There
is so much information available about erectile dysfunction
that you should be able to research causes and treatments that
might be right for the two of you.
•
Tell your lover how important this problem is to you. Don’t
diminish the effects that erectile dysfunction has had on your
relationship.
No matter which side of the problem you’re on, be sure that
you express how you feel to the other. You may be angry, sad,
frustrated or hurt about this difficulty in your relationship.
When you talk openly and continue to be honest with each other,
the paths of communication will open wider and together you
can decide on the course of action that’s best for both of
you.
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