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Erections and erectile dysfunction (impotence)
Read the following articles to find out all about erections, ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, impotence and treatments for erectile dysfunction.
'Herbal' aphrodisiacs contain tadalafil, TGA warns
Three sexual performance-enhancing products labelled '100 per cent herbal' - So Hard For Men, Shaguar and Pulse8 For Women - actually contain the prescription medicine tadalafil, the TGA warns.
Concerns over counterfeit medicines online
People sourcing medicines over the Internet risk receiving counterfeit medicines which are increasingly linked to side effects and deaths.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Ejaculation: how it works
When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system that cause ejaculation.
Erectile dysfunction a risk with all prostate cancer treatments
All treatments for early prostate cancer, including hormone therapy and brachytherapy (radioactive 'seed' therapy), carry a risk of impotence (erectile dysfunction), an Australian survey shows.
Erectile dysfunction and cycling
Does cycling affect the penis and cause erectile dysfunction and impotence?
Erectile dysfunction: medications that may cause it
Here are some examples of medications that may cause impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction: visiting your doctor
Find out what questions a doctor could ask when you discuss erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.
Erection: how it works
View this illustrated explanation of how a man's body chemicals and enzymes trigger an erection.
Impotence
Impotence is a common health problem. This may be due to anxiety, too much alcohol or an underlying health problem.
Impotence causes
Find out the physical and psychological causes of impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED.
Impotence treatments
Learn about the methods now available to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction), a very common condition.
Male reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease is a condition in which a band of fibrous tissue on the penis causes painful erections and an unnaturally bent penis.
Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation, when a man ejaculates (comes) too quickly, can cause problems with sexual relationships, but can be treated with behavioural therapy or medicines.
Priapism
Priapism is a condition in which a man's erection is prolonged for an abnormally long time.
Retarded ejaculation
Retarded or delayed ejaculation is when a man takes too long to climax, causing problems with his sexual performance.
Sex and the ageing process
Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
Three sexual performance-enhancing products labelled '100 per cent herbal' - So Hard For Men, Shaguar and Pulse8 For Women - actually contain the prescription medicine tadalafil, the TGA warns.
Concerns over counterfeit medicines online
People sourcing medicines over the Internet risk receiving counterfeit medicines which are increasingly linked to side effects and deaths.
Diabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Ejaculation: how it works
When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system that cause ejaculation.
Erectile dysfunction a risk with all prostate cancer treatments
All treatments for early prostate cancer, including hormone therapy and brachytherapy (radioactive 'seed' therapy), carry a risk of impotence (erectile dysfunction), an Australian survey shows.
Erectile dysfunction and cycling
Does cycling affect the penis and cause erectile dysfunction and impotence?
Erectile dysfunction: medications that may cause it
Here are some examples of medications that may cause impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction: visiting your doctor
Find out what questions a doctor could ask when you discuss erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.
Erection: how it works
View this illustrated explanation of how a man's body chemicals and enzymes trigger an erection.
Impotence
Impotence is a common health problem. This may be due to anxiety, too much alcohol or an underlying health problem.
Impotence causes
Find out the physical and psychological causes of impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED.
Impotence treatments
Learn about the methods now available to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction), a very common condition.
Male reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease is a condition in which a band of fibrous tissue on the penis causes painful erections and an unnaturally bent penis.
Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation, when a man ejaculates (comes) too quickly, can cause problems with sexual relationships, but can be treated with behavioural therapy or medicines.
Priapism
Priapism is a condition in which a man's erection is prolonged for an abnormally long time.
Retarded ejaculation
Retarded or delayed ejaculation is when a man takes too long to climax, causing problems with his sexual performance.
Sex and the ageing process
Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
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