Can't keep it up? Impotence explained...
You're dancing like crazy in your local gay club and you've spotted the guy staring at you from across the dance floor. Before you know it you've pulled, and you're both in the taxi on the way back to your flat. Things start heating up once you're in the door and you both make a beeline for the bed. Just when you're starting to get into the swing of things, it strikes…
Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem amongst gay men whereby it becomes difficult or impossible to achieve and/or maintain an erection. Whilst the majority of men can all retell the story of that ‘one time' when things just didn't go to plan, impotence refers to a more prolonged experience of the problem.
Although it can be quite embarrassing at the time and for many, they can feel like they are the only person in the world suffering from this problem, the fact remains that many gay men are in the same boat. In fact, figures suggest that at least 33% of men within the UK suffer from impotence at least once in their life.
The causes of impotence vary greatly and can be attributed to anything from too much stress at work and depression to high cholesterol levels, alcoholism and diabetes. The causes can be both physical and psychological, and contrary to popular belief impotence is not something that naturally develops with age as many gay men in their 20's have reported suffering from impotence.
Whilst the impotence itself is a main concern, the psychological and social consequences can be even more disastrous. Especially within the gay community where sex plays a frequent role on a regular basis, not being able to ‘perform' can leave a person feeling dejected and worthless. The worse thing that a gay man can do would be to ignore the problem. By exploring his options, causes and treatment can by quickly defined and a solution reached.
Over the past ten years, prescription medication such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra have been developed. These oral medications have huge success rates, helping many gay men regain control of their sex lives and ultimately perform better in the sack.
The internet has now made access to medication such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra much more available. HealthExpress, an online clinic for the treatment of impotence, provides an opportunity for a free online consultation with a GMC registered doctor. Once a patient's details have been reviewed and approved by the doctor, the patient can purchase their medication online with a credit or debit card. The director of HealthExpress confirmed their services were extremely gay friendly, “enabling many gay men to treat their impotence and continue to lead perfectly healthy sex lives".
