Erectile dysfunction ED is a shared sexual disorder for both the men with ED and their sexual partners, but this fact is often underestimated by affected men or treating physicians.1  

It is another of the taboos that too many men remain silent about. We are talking about erectile dysfunction, a secret that for many men is still unmentionable, due to ignorance, shame, or the fear of being judged. The official numbers were revealed by the Italian Society of Urology (SIU) during the 93rd National Congress, held in Rome in 2020. It was announced that with already 3 million men whose erectile dysfunction has been “certified,” that there exist at least the same number of hidden cases, which are difficult to uncover.

It is well known that erectile dysfunction, one of the most common sexual disorders among men, is more prevalent in adult elderly than in young men. However, this does not mean that its occurrence in younger people should go be neglected. According to the University of Wisconsin report, there is an approximate correlation between the percent of men who suffer from average to moderate erectile dysfunction and age.

Erectile dysfunction is a quite common disorder, and yet it is not well known. Many have never even heard of it, a third of those who think they know what it is will define it incorrectly and those who have experienced it first-hand usually don’t talk to their partners about it. In short, the image presented by the commissioned survey of the European Association of Urology (EAU) and released on September 2020, leaves us with a disheartening panorama.

From a statistical survey answered by more than 3 thousand men, the participants who spend more time watching porn are also those who are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction and sometimes less satisfaction from sexual intercourse.