How to Cope With Your Partner's Erectile Dysfunction

By eHow Health Editor

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Although erectile dysfunction (ED) has been receiving a great deal of attention, the equally important issue of how it affects a partner's sexual performance and satisfaction has been largely ignored - you don't see Elizabeth Dole addressing this subject.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Step1

Realize that your partner's condition is not your fault, and it does not necessarily mean that he isn't attracted to you.

Step2

Discuss, with your partner, the effects of ED on you.

Step3

Ask your partner how you can support his efforts to get help.

Step4

Tell your partner how he can help you during this adjustment in your sexual relationship.

Step5

Explore a variety of options to maintain sexual and emotional intimacy and satisfaction.

Step6

Be open to attending sex therapy, other counseling or support groups that will help you and your partner address the effects of ED on all aspects of your relationship, physical as well as emotional.

Step7

Reassure your partner that you still care for him.

Step8

Show compassion and share your fears, concerns and needs.

Tips & Warnings

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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Anonymous said

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on 9/7/2006 Sex is an important factor in a relationship, but not the most important! Consider the situation of your partner being in a wheelchair or seriously hurt.You would have compassion for them and would be understanding because it's not their fault. It's the same concept. It is not your partners fault. Love them anyway!

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on 6/30/2006 It's very important that both you and your partner are equally satisfied. Often, consideration is given to the partner with ED, but the partner that doesn't have ED is unsatisfied because of the sensitivity in talking about their needs as well. Communication is critical, no matter how sensitive the nature of ED. Both partners should be satisfied.

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on 11/22/2005 I have diabetes and suffer from Erectile Dysfunction. I am very fortunate to have a great gal who understands and says it will not interfere with our true love for one another. If your partner doesn't feel this way, and is giving you the cold shoulder, then you aren't with the right person. Besides, there are other ways to satisfy your partner. I speak for other men who are experiencing the same problem, hang in there guys.

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on 11/22/2005 Too often, we shy away from open communication, particularly with regards to sexual performance. There are a million ways to enjoy your partner and TRULY love them, even with this problem.

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on 11/22/2005 My partner has e.d. because of diabetes. We have been dating 4 months. We have sex in ways besides intercourse and I am very fulfilled that way. I love him no matter what, and I tell him that every day.

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