Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, or “ED” for short, refers to “the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.” Nearly 1 in 5 men suffer from a form of erectile dysfunction, a disorder that is in almost all cases readily treatable.

Erectile dysfunction usually has a physical cause, which can sometimes be part of an underlying health condition for which you should seek treatment, such as a heart condition or diabetes. Because of its deeper health implications, erectile dysfunction should never be ignored.