Erectile dysfunction becomes more common with age, but it can affect young males. Treatments can be effective for people of all ages. Erectile dysfunction (ED), once called impotence, occurs when the penis does not receive enough blood to produce an erection for satisfactory intercourse.

What causes a younger man to be impotent?

Stress related to jobs, money, and other life events can contribute to ED too. Relationship problems and poor communication with a partner can also cause sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Alcohol addiction and drug abuse are other common causes of ED among young men.

Can guys in their 20s have erectile dysfunction?

Although ED is more common in men in their 40s, 50s and 60s than in younger men, its still very possible and even somewhat common to develop erectile dysfunction in your 20s. In a 2013 study, researchers noted that one out of every four men seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction is below the age of forty.

Can a man be naturally impotent?

Erectile dysfunction and low sexual desire are often linked to the development of heart disease. The researchers discovered that a large proportion of men were able to naturally overcome erectile dysfunction with heart-healthy changes -- no pharmaceutical help necessary.

How can I arouse an impotent man?

Mr Tilley says kissing, caressing, genital play and oral stimulation can all be experienced as pleasurable whether there is an erection or not. In relation to partnered sex, Dr Fox stresses it is something for both parties to work on together. The partner may not be the cause, but they may be part of the solution.