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The Surprising Cause Of ED: She's Hot, He's Not

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The Surprising Cause Of ED: She's Hot, He's Not
How Having a Hot Girlfriend Can Contribute to Sexual Arousal Problems in Men.

In many cases ED is a his-and-her problem. For example, if she doesn’t seem interested in having sex, chances of ED may increase for many men. This might be indicative of a deeper problem within the relationship.

When men involved in a relationship seek treatment alone for ED it disproportionately places the blame and pressure on the male to fix himself only, suggesting he is the one with the problem, and this often makes the ED issue greater, and doesn’t address the deeper issues. Pressure is what is causing the ED to begin with. It’s important for those involved in a relationship, seeking assistance for ED to involve their partners in treatment.

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Mou is a sex therapist based in Los Angeles. Visit her website www.LASexTherapist.com

This is an excerpt from her book Marriage, Money and Porn, available on Amazon.

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Moushumi Ghose

Marriage and Family Therapist

Moushumi Ghose, MFT specializes in sex and relationships and is based in Los Angeles.

She is the host of The Sex Talk, a web-series dedicated to raising awarenes about sex, and sexuality.

Visit her website at www.LASexTherapist.com

Subscribe to The Sex Talk Series at www.TheSexTalkSeries.com

Listen to podcasts at Sex, Love and Rock 'N' Roll Radio.

Get Mou's eBook at Marriage, Money and Porn: A Quick and Easy Guide to Navigating Your 21st Century Relationship

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