Male potency is one of the last sexual topics in America left in the closet. Men who have trouble getting an erection have told us over and over that no one knew about their problem. “I’ve never even told my best buddy,” says one man. Confides another: “I discussed it briefly with some male friends. But I couldn’t carry it any further. Men just aren’t comfortable discussing it.”
If s not surprising that most men don’t discuss sexual potency among themselves except to brag about their exploits or their size. For many men, being potent is an essential, basic ingredient of their self-image: what makes a man a man. But men should have a reliable, accurate source of information about potency. They should know that impotence, whether temporary or long-term, is a very common problem. That being “normal” isn’t being a superstud, able to perform on command. That few men get great erections every time. That if there is a long-term problem, there’s a 90 percent chance it can be treated successfully.
Most changes in potency aren’t a problem, but do require some adjustment. “When I was in college I could play a couple of games of soccer, run a few laps around the track and make love three times in the same day—no problem!” says Gene, a stocky, muscular 40-year-old man. Smiling a bit wistfully at the memory he adds, “Of course, that was 20 years ago. Times have changed and so have I.” Joseph, a divorced college professor, says, “When I was in my 20′s, I could take a woman out after a long day at work, have dinner and a few drinks, go dancing and then go home with her and make love.” He shakes his head incredulously and says, “Now, in the same scenario, 25 years later, there’s a big difference. By the time I get her home, I’m exhausted from work, dinner and making a good impression—never mind the dancing. I just want to go to sleep! But,” Joseph continues, grinning, “the next morning I’m ready. Really ready.”
Joseph’s behavior is common among men, and nothing to worry about. A man’s sexual response changes as he matures, along with other physical attributes like eyesight, hair color and skin tone. But the emphasis is on the word “change,” because with good health and a willing partner, a man should be able to enjoy sex no matter what his age.
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