Sex is a central part of the human experience and to deny this is to deny our humanity. Whilst some people make a choice to remain celibate and clearly enjoy wholly fulfilling lives, for the vast majority sex remains important to them throughout their adult lives.
Traditionally, ED has been the almostexclusive preserve of the urologist and psychiatrist. In the past 20 years, a new discipline of sexual medicine has evolved, as our scientific understanding of human sexuality has evolved. Urologists still play an important leadership role in this field and many are amongst the increasing ranks of ‘Sexual Physicians’, offering holistic care to men and women with sexual concerns. They use biomedical and psychotherapeutic techniques and have skills in psychology, different disciplines of internal medicine, and gynecology, as well as urology.
Treating ED effectively and well is a tremendously satisfying professional experience. Almost every individual and couple will benefit from the support, education and therapeutic interventions offered. Even if they are unable to fulfil their expectations of treatment, the therapeutic experience will have informed them and will often have enabled them to better adapt to their situation.
Physicians who treat ED and other sexual problems are not just in the business of helping people have sex. They promote relationships; they help people to communicate more effectively and to share intimacy. They don’t just treat men’s penises, they help couples and families. There are demonstrable social benefits from treating ED and sexual problems; the few reports of adverse social outcomes are far outweighed by the positive social benefits to millions of people worldwide.

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