It is a fact that there are men who are having problems achieving or sustaining an erection. However, it does not mean that they are already impotent. It is only the doctors who can truly diagnose if a man is impotent or not. Since erectile dysfunction has a lot of causes, it is not safe to diagnose immediately that a man is impotent without going through a series of tests and medical assessments. It is through thorough medical and sexual history that a doctor can diagnose if a person is impotent or not. A bad experience in sexual activity could lead to trauma and hence dysfunction in erection. Some males fail to achieve an erection during sexual intercourse but are capable of achieving one when he masturbates. This can be caused by psychogenic factors and hence should be father investigated.

Men who start to experience difficulty achieving erection during sexual intercourse should take time to see their doctor. It is not only the old men who are having problems like this. Even the younger men can also be prone to having dysfunctions in erection. Younger men are more exposed to vices such as alcohol drinking, taking drugs and smoking. These harmful vices may cause one to have difficulty achieving erection. There are also male enhancement pills that a lot of men take in order to cure their dysfunction. These supplements help to increase blood flow towards the penis. It can also help to increase libido and testosterone thus aiding to maintain an erection.