Is Impotence Psychological?

Thursday, December 24 2009

Reviewed by:  Daniel Williams, MD

The short answer is – maybe. Impotence is defined broadly as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. There are many different causes of impotence and each category needs to be understood in principle: medical including vascular, psychological, and neurological. Does this list sound familiar? It is essentially the same as erectile dysfunction; only the term impotence is broader and encompasses many more underlying disorders. The psychological component to impotence can take many forms, such as pressure to perform, depression, and even sexual over-stimulation. Intimacy in a relationship requires honesty and transparency. If both partners are mutually devoted towards the other’s wellbeing, there can be many psychological barriers to enjoying a satisfying sexual relationship. Depression is usually treatable, but speak with your doctor to rule out a medical reason for depression. Over-stimulation occurs when a man has sex too often or in different settings and is not always able to become aroused. The answer to most of these psychological barriers is readily obvious with a little bit of perspective provided in this article. If we at AccessRX can help you, don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can even order medications to increase your erections and a U.S.-licensed physician will review the medical questionnaire you fill out to consider writing a prescription for you – all from the privacy of your own home! Visit www.AccessRX.com right now.