Other people's erection problems and impotence stories
Everyone is different. And people who have overcome erection problems are no exception. These stories have been selected because they show some of the experiences people have had before they found a treatment that worked successfully for them.
"Jim's" story
Looking back on it, I can see why my wife and I found it so difficult to get intimate after starting our treatment. We both assumed it would come back to us instantly, but after years of growing further and further apart physically, it didn't feel right. In the end we went on holiday and it was like old times. We talked and talked and suddenly realised we both shared the same fears. Being open was all it took. We haven't looked back since.
Nick's" story
I remember the exact moment I admitted to myself that I had a problem with my erection. I was sitting on the sofa at home and my wife had gone to bed about an hour ago. I was avoiding going to bed in case she wanted to make love, and I couldn't do it. Looking back, that was the turning point. I realised I just had to talk it through. I went upstairs where Anne was reading - and I just blurted it out. It was such a relief to talk. Of course Anne had noticed too, but she hadn't said anything. She was the one who talked me into going to see the doctor. At first I'd thought there was nothing to be done about it. But Anne had read in a women's magazine that most men can find successful treatment. I was really nervous about visiting the doctor. And the first time I spoke to him was a bit of a disaster. At the time I'd also had a knee problem - I had a cartilage operation years ago - and it was playing up again. I suppose I ended up talking more about my knee than what was really bothering me. Going back the second time to discuss it properly was tough. What made it easier though was that I took Anne with me. Actually my doctor was very reassuring. He ran a few tests and ended up prescribing a treatment for me. One of the worst bits was when I first used the treatment and nothing seemed to happen. After all Anne and I had gone through I felt really let down when it didn't work for me. I went back to the doctor and he surprised me a lot. We talked about how we should use the treatment and he also suggested that perhaps we should talk to a couples' counsellor. I'd not thought about that, but after so long of not making love it did feel quite awkward to be trying to again. The combination of these two things seemed to do the trick. We feel so much happier now. Being able to show your wife how much you love her by actually making love is a feeling that's hard to beat.