Every fourth 45-year-old man in Germany suffers from erectile dysfunction. Age is not a sufficient justification. But what is the reason then?

No one would publicly admit to being affected, but erectile dysfunction is not uncommon. According to official estimates, four to six million men in Germany suffer from erectile dysfunction. As with any taboo subject, numerous myths and questions surround the lack of firmness of the penis: Can porn really cause erectile dysfunction? Do men with this problem have depression or another serious illness? Or is the other person just not attractive enough? An overview of what is scientifically proven – and what is a myth.

Myth: “Erectile dysfunction only affects old men”