Regain Your Romantic Rhythm

Regain Your Romantic Rhythm When Life is Halted by the Duo-Depression and Erectile Dysfunction

Relationship between ED and Depression

Sexual health relies on mental health and in most cases, both are intertwined. Sexual health issues, such as ED can also give rise to a variety of psychological issues e.g., anxiety, depression. At the same time, depression also has a big impact on sexual desire and performance. The last thing you want when you have ED is depression.

Given that we know what affects ED, it is not shocking to see the rise in ED rate during this pandemic. It is also worth emphasizing that, many men experience ED and depression at some point regardless of pandemic.

Well, the good news is that the cause of your ED and depression both are treatable!

Here are some steps you can take to enrich your overall sexual life:

Talk to your healthcare provider:

• First step is to seek professional medical advice and have a complete medical evaluation
• Your doctor may prescribe you medications to treat ED and / or depression
• Your doctor may recommend counseling with a mental health professional

Talk to your partner:

• Acknowledge the issue and be honest with your partner
• Opening lines of communication with your partner and talking through the challenges will help ensure mutual support and understanding
• You may want to consider going to psychosexual therapy together

Advice to the partner:

• Accompany your partner to health visits
• Be positive
• Keep away from being judgemental

Avoid pitfalls:

• Drugs, alcohol consumption, and smoking are negative habits and can worsen both depression and ED

Get Healthier:

• Go bullish on healthy diet
• Regular aerobic exercise improves mood and physical well-being

Author

Niki Shah

Pharmacy Manager at SRx Health Solutions. A seasoned and highly motivated Pharmacist with a real passion for health innovation and women’s health. She is an intuitive, empathetic, and respected health care provider.