As we all know, sex is a natural part of any intimate relationship. But sometimes life interferes with nature. Every guy has had an incident where he can’t have or sustain an erection. The flu, exhaustion, even anxieties (an upcoming client meeting or even a date with a person that you’ve been dreaming about for months) can affect erectile abilities.

But sometimes ED becomes an ongoing issue. Diabetes, high blood pressure, or clogged arteries can reduce blood flow to the penis. ED can also be caused by physical blockages (like prostate enlargement), hormonal imbalance, or medications (like antidepressants). And it’s not always easy to talk about, even with your doctor.

Is it worth talking to my doc?

Yes, it is. These days, scientists and doctors understand that ED can affect both you and your partner’s mental health and well-being; they’ve also begun to understand the many causes of ED. Sometimes, dealing with the cause (for example, treating prostate enlargement) can improve sexual function. Sometimes, medications can help get things back to the way they were supposed to be. Remember, your doctor’s there to make sure you’re in great shape, so don’t feel embarrassed.

There’s more than one ED drug these days - how should I choose?

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was only one “sex pill” to help with ED- Viagra. But as more people used Viagra, they discovered some limitations: for some men, having to time sexual activity around the pill (or taking the pill to coincide with sexual activity) took some of the spontaneity out of sex.

One alternative is Levitra. It, like Viagra, works on some of the muscles in your penis that help control the blood flow. Levitra encourages these muscles to let more blood flow into the penis only at the right time - during sexual stimulation.

Levitra effectively targets the right parts of the muscles, so less medication is needed. It starts working quickly (within 30 to 40 minutes) and stays active for up to 16 hours - more than a day! So you don’t have to be thinking 3 hours ahead to “will she? or won’t she?” and gambling on whether to take a pill - you can just enjoy the moment!

No worries, just check it out

If it sounds like Levitra is a good bet, then make an appointment with your doctor to talk about your health. If you’re taking certain kinds of drugs (like nitrates your for heart-related chest pain and alpha blockers, a type of high blood pressure medicine), Levitra may not be the best option for you.

Make sure to talk to your doctor about what side-effects you might experience and how to manage them. The most common side-effects are headaches, flushing (blood rush to the face), and a slight runny nose. If these side effects continue or get worse, make a follow-up appointment with your doctor about changing your dose (after all, there can be too much of a good thing!) or medication.

As with any drug (even aspirin) there are a few rare but serious potential side-effects: if you experience vision changes or a prolonged (several hour) erection, see a doctor right away.

Back to Life!

Your doctor’s prescription can be filled discreetly at a good on-line pharmacy - and then, back to the love life you have always had!

Ian Mason, owner of Shoppe.MD, your source for health news and Levitra online.

Ian studies health, weight loss, exercise, and several martial arts; maintaining several websites in an effort to help provide up-to-date and helpful information for other who share his interests in health of body and mind.

Contact Ian Mason by e-mail at ian@shoppe.md

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