Erectile Dystfunction (ED) is a very common male issue. One in ten males have a problem achieving and or sustaining an erection at some point in their lives. The important thing is if you have a problem that does not seem to be improving, you should seek medical help.

There are a number of accepted treatments for Erectile Dysfunction:

Psychosexual Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
It is estimated that up to 90% of the cause of erectile problems have a psychological cause. This can range from relationships difficulties, performance anxiety or deeper more complex causes. An experienced counselor or therapist can help.
They look at and work through these difficulties with you offering possible solutions.

Vacuum Pump Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
A vacuum pump is a plastic cylinder. Vacuum pumps work by placing the device over the penis. Sucking out the air from the tube creates pressure and blood is forced rapidly into the penis (simulating what happens in an erection). A ring is then applied temporarily to the base of the penis to stop the blood draining away too quickly. This sustains the erection.

Medication Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
Viagra is one of the best known medications for erectile dysfunction. You need to be sexually stimulated for viagra to be effective. Viagra works within an hour and usually lasts for three to four hours.

Transurethral therapy (Muse). A small pellet is put directly into the urethra. The urethra is the tube that runs through the penis and carries urine from the bladder and out through the tips of the penis. The drug is absorbed into the erectile tissue of the penis. It gives an erection within five to ten minutes.

Cialis. Cialis is taken 30 minutes before sexual activity. Cialis is effective only with sexual stimulation. Cialis is not an aphrodisiac and does not increase sexual desire.

Levitra. Taken 10 minutes to one hour prior to sexual activity, Levitra can be effective for up to 12 hours. Levitra is not an aphrodisiac. It does not increase sexual desire.

Uprima. This medication is a pill taken under the tongue. Uprima dissolves within about 15 minutes and is effective for up to two hours. Uprima will not work without sexual stimulation.

Injection Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
A drug is injected directly into the shaft of the penis when you want to have sex. Although it sounds a bit worrying it is easy to learn. The medication usually works within about 15 minutes.

Hormone Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
Hormonal problems are very rarely the cause of Erectile Dysfunction. The most common hormone abnormality is reduced levels of the male sex hormone testosterone. Testosterone can be restored to a therapeutic level with hormone replacement therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy should only be taken if you are tested and these tests confirm a deficiency.

Penile Prosthesis Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
You should not consider a penile prosthesis (implant) until other forms of treatment have been tried. There are two types of penile implant,
The semi-rigid type penis implant: This penis implant keeps the penis rigid all the time. The penis can be bend downwards when you’re not having sex.
The hydraulic type penis implant: The penis to stiffens when a pump that is implanted in the scrotum is activated.

Surgical Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
There are a number of surgical procedures that can be carried out if there is a treatable cause of your Erectile Dysfunction such as abnormalities in the blood flow in and out of the penis.

However, many men feel uncomfortable with the idea of needles, surgery or being dependent on drugs to gain an erection for the rest of their lives.

What can you do to combat Erectile Dysfunction?

You can start by living a healthy lifestyle: quit smoking, lose excess weight, reduce your cholesterol levels, and stay away from dangerous drugs. You may also try psychotherapy, drug therapy and surgery. Though these treatments can be invasive, and at times, risky. On the other hand, you can try penis enhancement devices that can help you get stronger and harder erections.

The FastSize-Extender is one such device. It increases cell activity and blood flow with the use of traction, which is based on the principle of tensile force and the body’s ability to adapt under such influence.

The FastSize-Extender, a specially-developed traction device, which comes with a specially-designed ring made of plastic material that is assured to fit ergonomically every penis size and a plastic and silicone holder that is fastened around the penis head. Between the holder and the ring, two dynamic metal bars are attached applying an adjustable tension between 1.5 and 3.5 lbs. The FastSize-Extender can be used whenever during the day for various time intervals, as you please.