Erectile Dysfunction

[livingwith]

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 7 years ago. As a result his prostate was removed with assurances that the surgery would spare vital nerves. That was not the case. He has not been able to achieve and erection since even with the help of medication. He tried the injections for a time, but did not like the needles. I have attempted to introduce him to info on surgical remedies but he is not receptive. Our sex life is non existent. I love him and want to help him through this, but he ...Read the full article

[rig]

You and your husband are going through a tough time. If he doesn't like the idea of using a needle, he will probably not want to try a surgical solution. That leaves medicine and vacuum pumps. I tried the surgical solution and had problems with erosion (the item penetrated my urethra) and infection (the whole thing had to be removed). Medicine is not an option now for me. I rely on a vacuum pump. They are not very expensive and they work for nearly everyone. They take some practice and don't leave much spontanaity but when you consider the alternative, they are great. Right now your husband is in denial and talking about the problem is near to impossible. Sooner or later, he has to be the one interested in a solution. You can't do it for him, no matter how hard you try. Good Luck (from someone who has been there).