Men associate potency and good erections with masculinity. Accordingly, erectile dysfunction causes loss the sense of being a man. So I tried to analyze it. Of course, below are just my considerations, I don’t insist that they are correct but still…
First, ED is just the same disease or condition as any other; you don’t feel embarrassed because of flu or gastritis or when you suffer from headaches, right? Or another example: Do you feel uneasy or “not man enough” when your hands or feet are cold? This often happens because of insufficient blood circulation in your limbs which is linked to cardiovascular problems. With ED you don’t have enough blood in your penis to develop erection. Are you embarrassed when some areas or your skin become numb after surgery because of damaged nerves? No. Do strong brawny men suffer from ED? Yes, they do. Penis is the part of your body as any other part, but you can’t manage it the same way you manage the muscles of your legs or arms. Just like you cannot consciously manage the way your vessels behave.
Second. While looking through possible causes of ED, I came to the conclusion that erectile dysfunction is not the cause but a consequence of “masculinity loss”. Financial problems, loss of a job, betrayal of a wife, loss of a loved person, nervousness about having sex or even an unsatisfactory relationship – all these things lower self-esteem to some extent, you feel that you didn’t achieve (or fetch) what you wanted. ED could be a way you body reacts to “masculinity loss” to help you avoid an undesired intimacy or save your energy on improving your financial situation, relationship etc., all to regain masculinity. That is why I believe that erectile dysfunction caused by psychological problems is always reversible, it only requires proper therapy. My condition has improved during the past 4 weeks, I take lower doses of vardenafil and the effect is the same or even longer. Probably because I consciously link my self-esteem and masculinity to the things other than potency. And of course, the help and support from my wife plays a large part in this.