It is important for men to discuss their anxiety regarding their ED with their partners. It will help them to reduce their fears while their partner will be able to help them to cope. When is necessary to assess their erectile function by qualified professionals - talk therapy may be the first treatment for men with erectile dysfunction, licensed therapist can ease sexual anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or sex therapy could be helpful in treatment of psychological problems which could be contributing to erectile dysfunction. For sex the mind and body cooperation is very crucial and sometimes persistent feelings of stress and anxiety may actually lead to problems with erection. Anxiety, stress or even relationship troubles could be addressed during counselling. Also sex therapy which is focused on improving overall relationship between partners could be useful for some people. Sex therapy is aimed to overcome sex difficulties and is led by trained mental professionals or psychologists.

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Diagnoses
Anejaculation

The pathological inability to ejaculate in males, with (orgasmic) or without (anorgasmic) orgasm.

Erectile dysfunction

The inability (that lasts more than 6 months) to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity.

Idiopathic male infertility

A condition in which fertility impairment occurs spontaneously or due to an unknown cause.

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