Telling your Partner about Erectile Dysfunction
When you are in an intimate relationship with someone, you should feel like you can tell them just about anything. It can be tough for a man to bring up the concerns about ED though. He doesn't want to see like less of a man in the eyes of the person he wished to be intimate with.
The best time to bring up such a conversation though is well before you are ready to engage in sexual intercourse with that person. They don't want to be in the heat of passion and then find out what the concerns are that you have. Instead, they need to be able to be a part of helping you to get an erection and to enjoy the sexual act to the fullest.
Finding a quiet time when the two of you can talk about your relationship is very important. You don't want any interruptions for this type of conversation. Explain that you have erectile dysfunction and what you know about it. If you have a reason why you have it such as a medical concern let them know.
You also want to tell t hem what measures you have taken with the situation. For example, if you have quit smoking and you are eating better then that is important. They need to see you are taking steps in the right direction. If you are using any oral medications to get an erection or considering it, share that information with them as well.
You will find that most people are very understanding of erectile dysfunction. They will also be appreciative that you took the time to tell them what is going on. Give them a chance to ask questions so that they can get a full understanding of it all. You also want to give them a chance to allow it all to be absorbed.
By telling your partner about ED, you give them the opportunity to fully embrace it with you. This allows them to be ready for the process of waiting for you to get an erection when it is time for sexual activity to take place. They will also be able to understand the connection if you have any possible side effects from taking oral medications for erectile dysfunction.
