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What if COVID-19 hit insecure men where it really hurt? We might not be all off to think that if the coronavirus leads to erectile dysfunction, the not-insubstantial percentage of men who dont wear masks might change their ways and shorten this horrificpandemic. Well, then its time to listen up. The evidence of a COVID and ED connection is starting to crop up with men reporting that theyre having trouble getting an erection after being infected by the coronavirus. Low libido from pandemic stress probably plays a role, but doctors say the virus itself could make it hard to get aroused.

This makes logical medical sense. Although COVID-19 is primarily known as a respiratory disease, it can disrupt many other body systems, including the cardiovascular system. Erectile dysfunction largely stems from issues with blood flow, so its no surprise that COVID-related vascular issues may be related to erectile dysfunction, Christopher Kyle, a urologist and medical health advisor for the sexual wellness company Giddy, told Huffington Post. Anything that degrades blood vessels or impedes how freely blood flows throughout all parts of the body will almost assuredly have an impact on the ability to achieve an erection.

Testosterone, which is crucial for erections, may also be a victim of COVID-19. The testicles are the main site of testosterone production in people who have them. Testicular cells have the ACE2 receptor on their surface that the coronavirus uses to invade cells, and researchers have found that the virus can use those receptors to infect the testes. This could not only have an impact on the production of testosterone but also sperm the coronavirus may not only affect erections but also fertility.

Overall poor health is also associated with erectile dysfunction. Men with poor health are at greater risk for severe COVID-19, and health problems from the disease can stick around for months, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This can put men who have been infected at risk for erectile dysfunction.

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There isnt yet data available that proves COVID-19 is the direct cause of erectile dysfunction or how common of a symptom it may be. Its important to study it, because the total number of people involved may be in the millions and across all age ranges, Hunter Wessells, a urologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, told Elemental.

However, these case reports of erectile dysfunction may not have a viral cause. Pandemic stress is beyond real, and its real effects include trouble getting in the mood. So many people are stressed out from the one-two punch of the pandemic and the economy. Theyre working from home, some are or have been sick, and others are worried about finances. Its a mess, sex and relationship expert April Masini told Fatherly. This kind of stress wreaks havoc on mental health and sex drives; this kind of stress creates sex deserts.

If its a biological cause leading to erectile dysfunction after COVID-19, Viagra should help. If the roadblock is mental, self-care is essential. Exercise, eat right, and stop doomscrolling can reduce stress and make you feel a bit more in the mood. Although stress makes it harder to have sex, having sex decreases stress. If you can do it once, it might be easier to do again.

If youre not experiencing erectile dysfunction, take precautions against COVID-19 now to prevent issues in the bedroom later. Follow safer-at-home guidelines and when you do have to go out, remember to mask up to keep it up.

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