Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often treated like a personal failure—when it’s usually a whole-body message. Blood flow, nerve health, hormones, medication side effects, stress physiology, sleep quality, and relationship pressure can all impact erections. This class offers a grounded, shame-free roadmap for understanding erectile changes and choosing support strategies that match your needs and values.

We’ll cover:

1. Hormonal contributors (testosterone shifts, thyroid concerns, prolactin, cortisol/stress, and age-related changes)
2. Lifestyle factors that strongly influence erections (cardiovascular health, diabetes, sleep apnea, alcohol, nicotine, movement, stress load)
3. Non-hormonal medications (PDE5 inhibitors, other prescription options, and common med interactions)
4. Hormonal medications (when testosterone therapy is considered, pros/cons, labs to ask about, and safety notes)
5. Other therapies (pelvic floor support, vacuum devices, injections/suppositories, implants, counseling/sex therapy, and nervous-system regulation tools)
6. Communication skills to reduce pressure, renegotiate intimacy, and ask for support from lovers and friends without oversharing

This is educational content—not medical diagnosis—and you’ll be encouraged to collaborate with a qualified clinician for individualized care.

SMART Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least 5 common contributing factors to erectile changes (e.g., blood flow, stress load, sleep, hormones, medication side effects) and match each factor to one practical next step (self-care, clinical question, or referral).
2. Compare at least 4 ED support pathways (lifestyle interventions, non-hormonal meds, hormonal therapy, and other therapies/devices) and choose a personalized “start-here” plan using a provided decision guide.
3. Demonstrate (via role-play prompts or written scripts) two communication strategies for discussing erectile changes with a lover that reduce pressure and increase collaboration.

Accessibility: Closed captions will be provided and the workshop will be recorded for later viewing.