Medical Facts About Anxiety You Need To Know

Loss Of Sex Drive And Performance

The leading cause of erectile dysfunction in men, though it may come as a surprise to many, is anxiety. Since anxiety can disrupt the body's normal cardiovascular performance, it often causes erectile issues due to decreased blood flow to the penis. It is estimated nearly forty percent of American men suffer from some form of anxiety or anxiety disorder, but the number of erectile dysfunction cases reported is often much lower due to the stigma associated with this particular medical issue.

That decline in sexual performance can, in turn, trigger more anxiety, and the vicious cycle feeds itself over and over again. Of course, the trick to beating anxiety exacerbated by this symptom is to treat the symptom, but once again, long-term results are only achievable through treating the anxiety itself.