How to treat erectile dysfunction, from admitting there is a problem to seeking testosterone replacement therapy to low-intensity shock wave therapy
- Low libido doesn’t just affect a man’s emotional well-being, it can affect his partner and their relationship, too
- Communicating with a partner is important when dealing with issues like this, as is seeking professional help
Men are often portrayed as wanting to have sex all the time. In reality, a sluggish sex drive is something many men deal with at some point in their lives.
Several studies, including the often-cited Massachusetts Male Ageing Study from the University of Boston (conducted between 1987 and 1989), suggest erectile dysfunction affects more than half of all men to some degree, and is more prevalent in older men.
A low libido does not just take a toll on a man’s emotional well-being; it can affect his partner and relationship, too, says Dr Angela Tan, a Singapore-based family doctor and intimacy coach.
“For starters, your male partner may feel that he is not satisfying you, and this may make him feel inadequate. It may also affect his identity and how he sees himself as a man. And if your once fulfilling sex life is now non-existent or no longer making you happy, you may wonder if [he] is attracted to you any more. This may create problems like anger and resentment, and may even lead to arguments and affairs later.”
