Sexual dysfunction unmasked

In 2000, a great book entitled "Sexual Health for Men: The Complete Guide," was published by Harvard endocrinologist Richard Spark. In it, Spark revealed a new willingness of men to publicly talk about their inabilities to perform sexually. The opening topic of discussion surrounded Viagra as a viable treatment for erectile dysfunction and other male sexual health problems, such as premature ejaculation, semen color and loads of other male sexual issues. The book discussed several topics related to male sexual health usually in a very instructive an entertaining way. The book got much praise throughout the world as millions of men suffering from ED and other sexual male problems read the book from cover to cover, sighing in relief, noting the striking shift in attitudes men had on sexual health and impotence treatments such as Viagra. The first paragraph in the book was on, then President of the United States, Bill Clinton and the second swiftly moved into the subject of Viagra. Men‘s desire to please their partners had nothing to do with Clinton or Lewinsky, however, by mentioning the President he seemed to make men feel that sexual problems can affect any man, even the President of the United States! Two months after the book was published, the New York Times published an article about Viagra being approved by the FDA. That really got everybody talking openly about Viagra, ED (erectile dysfunction) and other male sexual dysfunctions. Male Sexuality became a hot topic and there was suddenly no shame in talking about it.

When Bob Dole first came out openly to discuss his battle with Erectile dysfunction, everybody laughed at him, Jay Leno made jokes and what not. Millions of men should seriously thank Bob Dole for being man enough to openly discuss his male sexual dysfunction problem. It was a courageous thing to do. Naturally, his impotence problem occurred after he had had surgery, nevertheless, it was a very brave act that led to a whole male sexual enlightenment. Kudos to Bob!

Since then, men are open about discussing their sexual dysfunctions openly because, let‘s face it, it‘s 2008 and the world is a going through an undeniable paradigm shift. Men are relieved when doctors ask them about their sexual performance in advance, they are happy to talk about their penises and prostates with buddies on fishing trips, realizing that it‘s OK because all men, any man, can suffer an occasional bout of ED. It has nothing to do with your age, your penis size. It‘s about male sexual health, its OK to say it: I can‘t get it up.

ED, Premature ejaculation and other male sexual health issues as cultural taboos

If we equate male sexual problems to a tooth ache, we could agree that treating the problem is as easy as going to the dentist. Usually there is a treatment involved in getting rid of a tooth ache. Most toothaches come on unexpectedly but a simple treatment will make it all go away. Most men have no problem dealing with toothaches head on. They recognize it as a problem and want to solve it, immediately. ED (erectile dysfunction) and other male sexual problems are treated much like a headache these days, only the pill is Viagra and it‘s blue. However, men in developing countries are still a bit inhibited about talking openly about ED or other sexual dysfunctions. Let‘s hope the more developed bunch can bring them into the 21st century and save all of us all from a lot of sexual frustration. The problem in some cultures is that sex is simply not discussed! They don‘t recognize sexual dysfunction as a symptom of a bigger problem, making it impossible to discuss a treatment.