Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the inability to acquire or maintain an erection. Impotence or Erectile dysfunction can happen at any age, and is not considered normal for any age. It is considered normal for men of all ages to have up to 20% of their sexual encounters be followed by Impotence or Erectile dysfunction but no more. If you are experiencing Erectile dysfunction, it is best to consult a physician as Erectile dysfunction can be a symptom of an underlying condition such as heart disease or atherosclerosis, even high or low blood pressure. Underlying  causes for Erectile dysfunction include but are not limited to stress, alcohol and drug use, prescriptions, obesity, smoking, diabetes, prostate disorders, surgery, damage or injury as well as cholesterol.

Erectile dysfunction symptoms of not attaining or keeping an erection can be experienced by men at any age after puberty. For this to happen from time to time is normal, and generally the condition corrects itself. However if you are experiencing Erectile dysfunction, only a physician can diagnose and treat you. There are many men who do not have Erectile dysfunction that use one of the many treatments: penis pumps or ED pumps. Penis pumps or ED pumps are a natural way of helping correct Erectile dysfunction in the privacy of your own home, with no help from medications. Many men that do not have Erectile dysfunction use Penis pumps or ED pumps as a means of adding girth and length to their penis before sexual encounters. Penis pumps can be purchased online and shipped to your home in private packaging, or at sexual health stores locally. There is no prescription needed for a penis pump, and many diabetic associations and clubs offer these to their customers because up to 40% of all men with diabetes will experience ED at some point. Age is not a factor in ED, and the complete loss of sexual use of the penis is not normal in any case. To be diagnosed with ED, you must undergo testing for other conditions such as prostate exams, blood work and possible scans to rule out underlying causes such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and damage to the area. A physician is the only help you can hope for, as trying to treat at home may end up worsening the condition if there are other causes. Ignoring ED will not make it go away, so consult a physician as soon as possible for fast relief.