Non-pharmacological and non-surgical strategies to promote sexual recovery for men with erectile dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction can happen in men of any age, although it becomes increasingly common as men get older. Erectile dysfunction (ED), defined as “the consistent or recurrent inability of a man to attain and/or maintain a penile erection sufficient for sexual activity” (1), is the most commonly reported sexual problem for men (2,3). ED can affect men’s confidence and self-esteem leading to depression which, in turn, can negatively impact men’s intimate relationships and quality of life overall (4-8). As a component to sexual recovery, men need to be educated about strategies for managing ED (9), ideally before the onset of ED